Paddle Recommendations

ChEFF said:
Looking for the ultimate (Dune) Paddle Tires for my new YFZ450R Quad. I'm thinking Sand Skate II's. They seem to be the GO TO paddle tire. Peace
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If it’s me I do the skat trak edge on a 8” rim. I don’t think sand skate 2s are available anymore. 

 
Sand Skates are still available (as of Sept. 23} although only in one size.  Awesome tire.

 
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I ordered the ITP's from Chaparral Motorsports. Ran them on my last 450. Only problem with them............following. It throws a big roost. Especially when Da chEFF has control of the throttle. Peace

 
STU website only showed Sand Skate I last time I was on there.  I like those more than the II's.  I'm in the market for a set as well.  My II's are all cracked up.

 
All this talk from da @ChEFF got me itchin for a dune run on my quad!! Dangit!! Why does this gotta be like crack!!! 

 
Bansh88 said:
STU website only showed Sand Skate I last time I was on there.  I like those more than the II's.  I'm in the market for a set as well.  My II's are all cracked up.
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What is the difference between a l and ll ?

When I was at the SSSS in September I spoke with the owner of STU. He told me that he still makes the Sand Skate ( didn’t think to ask l or ll ) and had a few sets for sale at his booth. Sand Skate is 4 pounds heavier than an ITP Sand Star but is also a 4 ply tire vs 2 ply for the ITP. Sand Skate also is about $100 more per tire. 

 
Sandkist said:
What is the difference between a l and ll ?

When I was at the SSSS in September I spoke with the owner of STU. He told me that he still makes the Sand Skate ( didn’t think to ask l or ll ) and had a few sets for sale at his booth. Sand Skate is 4 pounds heavier than an ITP Sand Star but is also a 4 ply tire vs 2 ply for the ITP. Sand Skate also is about $100 more per tire. 
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I always thought Skates were way lighter than a Star. 

Skate I, look to be shaved carcass where the II is all molded.  Skate I is also a wider and fuller tire.  I think Sandsampler was the first one I noticed with them.  

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Bansh88 said:
I always thought Skates were way lighter than a Star. 

Skate I, look to be shaved carcass where the II is all molded.  Skate I is also a wider and fuller tire.  I think Sandsampler was the first one I noticed with them.  

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My 350X has the Sand Skate 1's. Peace

 
Bansh88 said:
I always thought Skates were way lighter than a Star. 

Skate I, look to be shaved carcass where the II is all molded.  Skate I is also a wider and fuller tire.  I think Sandsampler was the first one I noticed with them.  

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STU still makes the SS 1 based on your explanation. I’m leaning towards the Sand Star because of the weight difference. 

 
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