Well South finally got his Baja X a few days ago. Just about got her broke in and about ready to start the modifications. As a fore thought, what paddles do you Bomb guys recommend? He's gonna be doing a lot of all around riding with an occasional drag race. We are all pretty partial to Xtreme haulers but I need some recommendations from some experienced Baja riders. What size and brand preference?

I would especially like some input from you Scooby.

Thanks,

~HoundDog

 

I love my Xtremes. I have have the 22" tall ones with 8 paddles, but a lot of guys go with 9.

 

Ben, any problems with hitting your foot guards with the 22"? Did you change your gearing after going to the taller tire?

~HoundDog

 

20" Sand Skate IIs work well for me in Glamis all day long!

 

Johnny, do you like your 20" tires better than 22's. I was wondering because most people say to go bigger?

Justin

 

He wants straights. We have had bad experiences with v-paddles not getting enough traction in the looser sand. We run front ridges so turning is not a problem.

~HoundDog

 

I like the 20's since I run taller gears with knobbies on my 22" ITPs.
It helps so I don't have to do a rear and counter sprocket change when I run paddles.
Basically... I don't need all that top end with paddles, so I do one tooth down on the counter when running the paddles.

And everyone out here ... or most of my 'drag' friends with Banshees...etc, run the Haulers. (straight edged paddle)

 

HoundDog- Before I got my extremes I made heelguards out of aluminum because one of my stock ones was broken. I'm pretty sure they would hit stock heelguards, but would clear with a little trimming. All of the DS's with 22" Extremes that I have seen either had aftermarket/custom heelguards or none at all. I thought about going with race cut fenders and no heelguards, but I see mud occasionally.

I have not changed my gearing yet, but I need to. I'm torn about whether to get a 14 or 15 tooth.

 

Thanks ben, that's kinda what I figured.

Anybody else have any comments on the situation?

~HoundDog

 

Dog, I'll give another big vote for the 22" Haulers.

Ben, from my experience i would also give the 14t a vote. I went to LS with 20" paddles and 15/40 gearing, thank GOD my buddy had an extra 14t because 4th gear was weak and 5th was useless.