This episode of the SXS Guys Offroad Podcast helps you get to know Slikrok Productions! These guys build and test the biggest, toughest rock crawlers in the UTV world today! Get to know the guys behind the brand, Curt and Jake, as they tell their story of getting started, changing the UTV industry, and supporting the offroad community through their efforts. This is a great episode with a ton of great discussion. Don’t miss this episode!
Quick link: sxsguys.link/episode27
Rundown
0:00:00 – We’re at UTV Takeover Sand Hollow!
0:01:16 – Introductions
0:03:04 – The Events
0:03:57 – Utah Riding Terrain
0:06:31 – Slikrok Origins
0:08:48 – What is Slikrok
0:14:37 – Integrity
0:16:22 – Chase Vehicles
0:19:55 – The UTV Platform
0:21:28 – Platform Progression
0:22:56 – The Kawasaki KRX 1000
0:25:16 – The Effects of Killing the Aftermarket
0:27:51 – When to Look at New Machines
0:29:26 – Improving & Testing Components
0:33:53 – Choosing the Ranger for Rear-Stear Development
0:36:07 – Investing in the Community Through Product Development
0:41:13 – Hot-Rods
0:45:22 – Shaking the Drama
0:48:37 – A Job Outside the Daily Job
0:50:40 – Are They Sellouts?
0:54:45 – Dealing with Haters
0:56:19 – Car Club Culture
0:58:09 – A Capable Vehicle
1:00:17 – Portal First-Steps
1:04:19 – Forged vs. Billet Portals
1:06:03 – Are 8″ Portals Too Much?
1:07:37 – People & Knowledge at Events
1:11:38 – Protecting Your Riding Rights
1:15:05 – Jake Gets to Talk (Wrap-Up)
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