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Eveleth, Minn. -- TeamFAST.com, the suspension technology specialists, has grouped together two of their hottest products into two suspension packages specifically tuned for the XP line. There are two different kits, each being specific to the 120” and 137” track lengths of the Ski-doo REV XP and Ski-doo Renegade REV XP-XR platforms. “With so many riders lining up behind the REV XP platform we felt it prudent to put a substantial effort into that segment. We feel from a ride quality standpoint that the XPs slipped just a bit behind the 06 and 07 Revs, which presents a great opportunity. We’ve found this to be caused in part by the aggressive forward shift of rider and sled mass”, said Gerard Karpik, lead designer and founder of TeamFAST.com, Inc Its widely known that owners have overwhelming approved of the new version REV introduced in 2008, enjoying the much improved cornering characteristics and reduction in rider stress in the areas of the thighs and calves that has resulted from the new cockpit arrangement. TeamFAST believes that new technology always presents new challenges and they say their new XP-RARE (Rev Air Ride Excellence) package overcomes the inherent ride quality issues that the max rider forward position and lighter weight present. TeamFAST states that with the combined mass concentrated so far ahead that there is only limited static and significantly reduced dynamic loading of the rear arm and that the skis suspensions are doing more work than ever. The increased distance between the rider and the rear of the slide rails reportedly has a large influence, such that the 120” and 137” track lengths have completely different airspring, valving, and bumpstop tuning. Brian Rogers General Manager of Teamfast.com, Inc stated, “We want to deliver the XP rider group all the benefits of a complete AIR system front to back and at our best price possible. We’ve pulled together our hot new DUO-TEK Air-shock ski kit with our REV XP model specific M-20 AIRWAVE to come up with our new XP-RARE (Rev Air Ride Excellence) package. The kit greatly increases enjoyment during aggressive riding and, of course, enhances normal trail qualities as well. The combination adds significantly to the fun factor REV owners will obtain from their sleds”! The stock sled’s ride can not be compared to our new system, so there really is good value here. Some great news for our first customers is that we have 10 of these kits on the shelf and they are priced to reflect the spring season! Suggested RetailFeb 17th Introductory Special 129-8778-XPXP-RARE 120”$2839.00$2339.00 129-8780-XPLTXP-RARE 136"$2899.00$2399.00 ]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:44:21 +0000 http://teamfast.com/news/blog/2011-xprare-rev-air-ride-excellence-ride-kits/ http://teamfast.com/news/blog/2011-xprare-rev-air-ride-excellence-ride-kits/ <![CDATA[SI-TEK]]>

This system is the answer to front arm crash-through, combined with med/small bump filtering and compliance, featuring a single Assault-FT front track shocks. At the front of the rear suspension our Assault Air shock prevents the all too frequent bottoming of the front arm of the rear suspension. This problem is far too prevalent on many of today’s rider forward sleds. On these sled types the weight has been shifted forward and the front arm has now become the most heavily challenged segment of the suspension system. This shock features valving and air-spring calibrations that improves control of small and medium bumps while preventing frequent front arm bottoming commonly experienced on many newer sleds. A large part of this is accomplished by having a properly sized rolling lobe air spring. Not so large that it’s unable to build enough force to resist bottoming, while not too small this stops it from building up too much force and becoming harsh. ]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:55:30 +0000 http://teamfast.com/products/sitek/ http://teamfast.com/products/sitek/ <![CDATA[TEK-Kits]]> See our online store for pricing:

[[store_id=279|TRI-TEK]] - features two ASSAULT-SK ski shocks and one ASSAULT-FT front track shock.
[[store_id=278|DUO-TEK]] - features two ASSAULT-SK ski shocks
[[store_id=277|SI-TEK]] - features one ASSAULT-FT front track shock.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:54:39 +0000 http://teamfast.com/products/tekkits/ http://teamfast.com/products/tekkits/ <![CDATA[Dive-TEK]]>

Designed to enhance the maneuverability of Mountain Sleds, system reduces the effort required in making tight cuts while boondocking in the steep or deep. In its essence, a pair of Assault-SK ski shocks are interconnected with our Cross-Linked Air Spring technology (C-LAS). In its open position, C-LAS allows air volume to escape from the loaded or uphill side airspring into the unloaded or low side air spring which in turn helps the chassis roll into a cut or side hill. This enhanced body roll system greatly increases the rider’s ability to manipulate the chassis in tight terrain and particularly when carving up a heavily wooded slope. When the rider returns to normal trail surfaces, the enhanced body roll would be considered a negative. With the DIVE-TEK’s Cross-Linked Air Spring technology the rider can easily change the roll dynamics of the sled. The rider simply positions the sled on a level surface so the shocks are equally extended, then switches the C-LAS back to its normally closed position. In this setting the air-springs act totally separate from each other so the conventional anti-roll cornering characteristics of the sled are restored. Whether you are an experienced rider or not, the DIVE-TEK system with Cross-Linked Air Spring technology will greatly increase your sleds maneuverability. Kits are currently available for all REV chassis with other makes soon to follow. ==Dive-TEK Kit Pass the TEST== Riding in the wilderness of Alaska present its unique set of conditions which include extreme climbing and out-of-the-way challenges where maneuverability can make the difference between getting in and out. Through the support of suspension specialists TeamFAST.com, Hal and Korey Cronquist of Team CC in Alaska were able to realize their ideas.

We get into some pretty rugged country around here and sometimes when your making a cut, it really needs to happen. We approached TeamFAST with some ideas and a want to improve our sled’s carving ability in the steep and deep. Their DIVE-TEK systems make things a whole lot easier bending our sleds in and out of trees and obstacles while we’re working through Alaska’s back country. The design is simply superior, they improved our ability to maneuver the sled while boon docking and side hilling, there’s the weight reduction and they overcame the cylinder friction inherent with other air shocks, it’s something we’ve needed on the Ski-doo XP's. We really love this system! Hal Cronquist

==Availability==> See our online store for pricing:

[[store_id=280|Dive-TEK LI]] - features manual air and switching with two front air shocks
[[store_id=281|Dive-TEK EL]] - features on-board air with two front ski air shocks with manual switching.
[[store_id=282|Dive-TEK EL PLUS]] - features an on board air with manual switching air pressure changes to front air shocks and front air shock for rear suspension.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:53:38 +0000 http://teamfast.com/products/divetek/ http://teamfast.com/products/divetek/ <![CDATA[DUO-TEK]]>

To date, snowmobile air shocks have metal air chambers that are so small they’re unable to deliver the smooth and gradual force curve needed to match the wide yet defined range of loadings a ski suspension confronts. Because those air shock chambers are so small, their force curve ramp up is steep. There lies the root cause of the common experience of a rider being able to set air-pressure to work reasonably well in smaller bumps but then the air shocks don’t match up well with the bigger ones. The results can be a fatiguing riding experience on anything resembling the average choppy trail. As proof of this, just check out how many secondary aftermarket bolt on “air chamber kits” are being sold to increase overall air chamber volume hoping to improve ride quality. Through the use of our large and properly sized airsprings we are able to provide full stroke smoothness, while at the same time delivers severe bump bottoming prevention. These units deliver the greatest range of isolation or widest sweet spot available of any air shock, which is exactly what a rider needs to enjoy the ever changing conditions of trail systems today. As for matching your Assault Air shocks to cornering needs, the large surface area of our pistons require just small shifts in air pressure when tailoring chassis roll-stiffness to your personal riding style. To date these kits have been checked out for all Polaris IQ and Fusion models, Yamaha Nytro, Apex, Attack, RX-1 and some Venture models as well as all Ski-doo REV standard and XP models. Kits for Arctic and others will be added through the season so call in or check our website for the latest on additional models. ]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:50:50 +0000 http://teamfast.com/products/duotek/ http://teamfast.com/products/duotek/