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On hardpack or bare ice, a snowmobile’s slide rail gets no loose snow to lubricate the hyfax or cool the engine’s heat exchangers — an ice scratcher drags a spring-loaded carbide tip along the ground to throw ice chips up into the tunnel and rail, doing that job artificially. AXYS-chassis RZR and RMK sleds take both direct bolt-on OEM-style scratchers and universal rail-mount kits. These ten are real, currently sold scratchers confirmed to fit or be sold for the AXYS platform.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polaris Premium Reversible Ice Scratchers (OEM #2890644) | $99.99-$109.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Straightline Performance Short Ice Scratchers (185-101, 12″) | $89.95-$109.95 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Straightline Ice Scratcher Complete Kit (Rear Suspension) | $179.99 | Amazon |
| 4 | Kimpex Ice Scratcher – Short Suspension | $89.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Kimpex Ice Scratcher – Long Suspension | $92.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Kimpex Carbide Ice Scratcher – Short Suspension | $104.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Kimpex Carbide Ice Scratcher – Long Suspension | $109.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Skrachrzz Reverse Ski Scratcher (Plug-and-Play) | $87.99-$98.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | KEMIMOTO Snowmobile Ice Scratcher Kit | $39.99+ | Amazon · eBay |
| 10 | King Performance Parts Polaris RMK/KHAOS Reversible Ice Scratcher | ~$205 CAD | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Polaris Premium Reversible Ice Scratchers (OEM #2890644)
The genuine Polaris part, standard equipment on MY24 RMK models — fastens directly to the rails to throw ice chips into the suspension without any aftermarket bracket.
- Genuine Polaris OEM part #2890644
- Reversible design
- Direct rail mount
- Factory fitment, no adapter guesswork
- Standard-equipment part on current RMK models
- Pricier than several aftermarket alternatives
Straightline Performance Short Ice Scratchers (185-101, 12″)
Straightline’s short-length carbide scratcher, built using Woody’s custom carbide studs for durability on repeated hardpack contact.
- 12-inch total length
- Carbide-tipped, built with Woody’s carbide studs
- Bolt-on kit hardware included
- Durable carbide construction from a respected snowmobile-performance brand
- Shorter length suits tighter tunnel clearance
- Sold separately from the long (185-102) version
Straightline Ice Scratcher Complete Kit (Rear Suspension)
A complete rear-suspension scratcher kit rather than a pair of blades alone — includes the full mounting hardware for a from-scratch install.
- Complete rear-suspension mounting kit
- Includes all hardware, not just the scratcher blades
- One box covers the full install, no separate hardware order
- From an established snowmobile-performance brand
- Priciest option here, reflecting the full-kit hardware
Kimpex Ice Scratcher – Short Suspension
A budget-tier scratcher pair from Kimpex, a long-running snowmobile parts brand, sized for short-travel rear suspensions like the AXYS.
- Sold in pairs
- Short-suspension length
- Standard spring-loaded design
- Lower price point than carbide or OEM options
- Widely stocked at snowmobile dealers
- Standard steel tip wears faster than carbide
Kimpex Ice Scratcher – Long Suspension
The long-suspension-length sibling to Kimpex’s short scratcher, sized for AXYS sleds with longer-travel rear suspensions.
- Sold in pairs
- Long-suspension length
- Standard spring-loaded design
- Correct length for long-travel AXYS suspensions
- Same budget pricing as the short version
- Standard steel tip, not carbide
Kimpex Carbide Ice Scratcher – Short Suspension
Kimpex’s carbide-tipped upgrade over its standard scratcher, trading a higher price for a tip that lasts through a full hardpack season.
- Carbide tip
- Short-suspension length
- Sold in pairs
- Carbide tip outlasts standard steel on abrasive ice
- Same Kimpex reliability as the standard line
- Roughly $15 more per pair than the non-carbide version
Kimpex Carbide Ice Scratcher – Long Suspension
The long-suspension carbide version, for AXYS sleds needing both the extra reach and the longer-wearing carbide tip.
- Carbide tip
- Long-suspension length
- Sold in pairs
- Combines long-travel fitment with carbide durability
- Top of Kimpex’s scratcher lineup
- Most expensive Kimpex option on this list
Skrachrzz Reverse Ski Scratcher (Plug-and-Play)
A ski-mounted reverse scratcher rather than a rail-mounted one — a genuinely different mounting approach for riders who want scratching without touching the rear suspension.
- Ski-mounted, not rail-mounted
- Plug-and-play install
- Reverse-activated design
- Different mounting location avoids adding weight or clutter to the rear suspension
- Simple plug-and-play install
- A different scratching mechanism than the rail-mounted picks — check reviews for your specific use case
KEMIMOTO Snowmobile Ice Scratcher Kit
A budget universal kit explicitly listed as compatible with Polaris (alongside Arctic Cat and Ski-Doo), covering both reverse and non-reverse gear-equipped sleds.
- Compatible with reverse and non-reverse gear sleds
- Left and right scratchers included
- Universal snowmobile fitment
- Lowest entry price on this list
- Explicitly listed as Polaris-compatible
- Universal fit, not AXYS-specific — check mounting before buying
King Performance Parts Polaris RMK/KHAOS Reversible Ice Scratcher
A Canadian-made reversible scratcher purpose-built for Polaris RMK/KHAOS models, sold direct from a specialty snowmobile-parts shop.
- Purpose-built for Polaris RMK/KHAOS
- Reversible design
- Model-specific fitment for RMK/KHAOS-based AXYS sleds
- Specialty brand focused specifically on this product category
- Priced in Canadian dollars — factor exchange rate and shipping before comparing to US listings
Buying tips
- Match scratcher length to your suspension’s travel — Kimpex and Straightline both sell separate short- and long-suspension versions, and the wrong length can mean poor ground contact or rail interference.
- Carbide tips (Kimpex Carbide, Straightline) cost more but outlast standard steel tips on a full season of hardpack or ice riding.
- Some kits (SLP-style, Starting Line-style) bolt on by removing the front idler wheels; others (Kimpex, Polaris OEM) mount directly to the rail. Check the install method before ordering if you want to avoid extra disassembly.
- A reversible scratcher lays flat automatically when backing up, avoiding damage — worth checking for on any kit that doesn’t explicitly say ‘reversible.’
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