danschiffer
Registered User
Raised by wolves: I get the Summits are bolt on. But my question is, for those using TrickAir's with a cub (I'm certified), what is best? Their 2250 model or the 3000 model.
Bearhawk: I wish I was experimental as the Summits look like a great option (one of the best options as far as wheel penetration options go). Have you heard of successful FA attempts?
I've had three sets of TrickAir's 2250's on my Citabria 7GCBC, 3000's on my C185, 2250's currently on my 150 hp Super Cub with 1800lb gross wt.
I am a TrickAir fan. I've raced another identical plane to mine but they had hydraulic skies and in 2' deep clean snow we race tree times and my TrickAirs were a dead tie on distance to lift off. He has accidentally landed on pavement twice with his hydraulics (costly & lots of sparks) and thats not even a concern with the trickair tires thru the skis.
My experience tells me the 2250's are as big as you need to go. I have a climb prop, so my cub goes 85kts without skis and with skis 83kts.....
Its just my opinion but in Michigan the 2250's are perfect size and I wouldn't want to add the weight and drag of larger skis.
Once the SC was set up for TrickAirs it now only takes 30 minutes to put them on or take them off, also no need to jack up the plane.