Getting Started
Welcome to Full Suspension Skiing
Your ShredShox-equipped skis feature four adjustable shocks that deliver unprecedented tunability and performance on the mountain. This guide will get your air pressure and rebound dialed for your first runs.
At a Glance
Step 1 · Get Your Tools Ready
You'll need a shock pump - commonly known as a mountain bike shock pump - to adjust the air pressure in your ShredShox. One is provided in the box.
Step 2 · Set Your Air Pressure (Baseline)
The grid below is baseline guidance for your first descents. Find your weight, choose a level, and set the front and rear shocks to the pressures shown.
This is a starting point, not a prescription. These numbers get you on the snow with a sensible setup. The right pressure for you depends on your riding style, the terrain and the day's conditions - so expect to fine-tune from here.
| Weight (lbs) |
Front PSI | Rear PSI | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | II | III | I | II | III | |
| 120 | 40 | 43 | 53 | 40 | 40 | 43 |
| 130 | 40 | 47 | 57 | 40 | 40 | 47 |
| 140 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 50 |
| 150 | 43 | 53 | 63 | 40 | 43 | 53 |
| 160 | 47 | 57 | 67 | 40 | 47 | 57 |
| 170 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 40 | 50 | 60 |
| 180 | 53 | 63 | 73 | 43 | 53 | 63 |
| 190 | 67 | 67 | 77 | 47 | 57 | 67 |
| 200 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 50 | 60 | 70 |
| 210 | 63 | 73 | 83 | 53 | 63 | 73 |
| 220 | 66 | 76 | 86 | 56 | 66 | 76 |
Level I is the softest setting and Level III the firmest. Between weights, start from the nearer row.
Powder and chowder days: drop pressures 5-20 PSI from your baseline for a softer, more buoyant ride in deep or cut-up snow.
From your baseline, fine-tune to your riding preferences:
- For harder charging and aggressive carving: increase the pressure slightly.
- For a smoother, more forgiving ride: let out a bit of pressure.
Step 3 · Test and Fine-Tune
- Start with the baseline pressure for your weight and level.
- Take a few runs on familiar terrain.
- Adjust pressure and rebound as needed to match your riding style and comfort level.
A small change makes a real difference, so adjust in small increments and give each setting a run or two before changing again. Once you find your numbers, jot them down - that's your baseline to return to.
Have your bindings set and checked by a certified technician before your first day, and always ski within your ability.
Dial it in, then go tame the terrain.
ShredShox - Full Suspension for Skiing.
