Ice Storm 150 or 1.6” Ice Cobra

[MrSled]

How's the top end?I just hate the track spin with 1.25 rip2,my other sled has studs and it does no better on the trails..I just want this sled.to hook up on the trails..just not sure between storm and hurricane.

It’s does not pull the top speed like before but easily gets into the triple digits. I was looking more for traction in the UP trail snow and holds speed better.

 

[Richard Hodgins]

I tried the Hurricane and it lasted roughly 2000 miles with Igrips. I dont know if it was the track durability or the fact that I used igrips, but lost tons of lugs and track was finished after 2000 miles. Contrary to my original 1.75 backcountry which had 10000 miles and no lugs missing. I didnt change my riding style and snow conditons were similar.
I'm on a Ripsaw2 1.5 now with traditional studs.

 

[MrSled]

I tried the Hurricane and it lasted roughly 2000 miles with Igrips. I dont know if it was the track durability or the fact that I used igrips, but lost tons of lugs and track was finished after 2000 miles. Contrary to my original 1.75 backcountry which had 10000 miles and no lugs missing. I didnt change my riding style and snow conditons were similar.
I'm on a Ripsaw2 1.5 now with traditional studs.

How is that ripsaw 2 with studs holding up?

 

[rtx moose]

It’s does not pull the top speed like before but easily gets into the triple digits. I was looking more for traction in the UP trail snow and holds speed better.

Can it lift the skis on demand compare to 1.25?

 

[rtx moose]

How is that ripsaw 2 with studs holding up?

So why did you go down to 1.5

I tried the Hurricane and it lasted roughly 2000 miles with Igrips. I dont know if it was the track durability or the fact that I used igrips, but lost tons of lugs and track was finished after 2000 miles. Contrary to my original 1.75 backcountry which had 10000 miles and no lugs missing. I didnt change my riding style and snow conditons were similar.
I'm on a Ripsaw2 1.5 now with traditional studs.

 

[Richard Hodgins]

So why did you go down to 1.5

I spend a lot of time at higher speeds, 80mph plus. I was pleasantly surprised that the 1.5 didnt really give up any traction compared to the 1.75 and a bit less vibration at speed. I was always a bit nervous holding the 1.75 at over 100mph for extended periods.

 

[MrSled]

Can it lift the skis on demand compare to 1.25?

When it hooks yes. Off trail for sure. I dont set my sleds up to wheelie but it lifts.

 

[MrSled]

I spend a lot of time at higher speeds, 80mph plus. I was pleasantly surprised that the 1.5 didnt really give up any traction compared to the 1.75 and a bit less vibration at speed. I was always a bit nervous holding the 1.75 at over 100mph for extended periods.

That’s where I’m at. Been rethinking things. I just want it to hold up.

 

[rtx moose]

When it hooks yes. Off trail for sure. I dont set my sleds up to wheelie but it lifts.

Just nice to get the skis up in Rough trail conditions or in the ditches