dab102999
Expert
This is the first sled I have owned in probably 20 years that isn't studded. It's an Attak with a 144" by 1 1/2" on it. I have always liked studs for those icy corners but have always believed anything over 1 1/4 shouldn't be studded. I would like to say that it is going to be in the hills all the time but realistically it will be on the trail 80%-90% of the time so what do you guys think, should I try and stud it or will this track surprise me and handle good enough on it's own??? If I stud I was thinking about only putting 1 1/2" studs in it anyways. (figured the track would give enough at that lug height to let the studs take hold). My worry is the amount of mass that it will add to the track and of course stud pull and going through the heat exchanger. Thanks a lot. Doug
ahicks
TY 4 Stroke Master
Try it for a few miles. Just cool it until you know what it will/won't do. More and more are dropping the use of studs with these new track designs. Only you will be able to know how comfortable you are with that concept.
copo427ss
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
what track is it? im not running studs this year myself. im running the intense 1.5 in a 121". i was told this track hooks really well
80% snow 20% icy, if it was 20% snow 80% icy,i would start studding again.these new tracks really bite good..
swmichvector
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just wait till you get to the first icy corner. you will want studs and at least 6 inches of GOOD carbide.tomanytoyz said:
schmeg
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I've never had a braking problem going into an icy corner with my Intense track, not to say it couldn't happen, but as a rule, when riding hard with these sleds, you carry power deeper into the corner, then allow compression braking do its thing which keeps the track freewheeling. Ice is ice and will bite you if it can, but it doesn't seem to be a big issue in most cases. That track should hook like a bad dog.
I have hit icy corners thousands of times,its not my first and its not my last. almost lost it once going maybe 5mph on icy parking lot.studs do work,but i prefer riding without studs anymore, i know we ride on frozen ground.icy corners for me 08/09 season was maybe 20-30%.but i am not saying i will never stud again..swmichvector said:
dab102999
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Yea I hear all of ya, I am not in a hurry to do anything. I have to get used to the sled first, a lot of different things going on all at once and I have to sort them out. (heavier sled, Longer track, ENGINE BRAKING) all things I have never had to deal with out of my 20+ yrs of sleddin. If I do stud it isn't going to be till the end of the season anyways. I have no problem riding slow when I have to I just didn't know if it was even possible or feasible to stud this track or look into buying another one. As far as what type of track I feel like an idiot here, have to go out to the trailer tomorrow and take a look and see. Thanks for the help and opions guys. Doug
copo427ss
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
i wouldnt stud the 1.5 track anyways. you need a 1/4-3/8 penetration for studs to do there job on the trail. thats too long of a stud for the 1.50 track. i dont think youd clear the heat exchanger and the exhaust/pipes.
