MTX or XTX

[Yakuza]

I'm planning on switching over to a Nytro, stretching it out to a 162 and installing an Impulse turbo. What are the pro's and con's with either one? Would you believe I have not seen nor met someone that owns a Nytro. The areas I ride are predominantly XPs and M 8s so I'm in the dark. Thanks in advance!

Also, anyone with a Power Claw?

 

[Ironmanstl]

162 skid will fit decent on the MTX
may be a little long for the 144" tunnel of the xtx

Mtx comes with extrovert drivers
I don't think the xtx does

MTX has the extra heat exchanger in the tunnel which would be beneficial if you are running a turbo

From what I have read the MTX does not have the revised 09 front end of the other Nytros, though I have never noticed any problems while driving mine

 

[Yakuza]

Thanks Ironmanstl! Am I better off with the MTX? Have you or anyone ridden both sleds back to back?

 

[Bodacious]

Thanks Ironmanstl! Am I better off with the MTX? Have you or anyone ridden both sleds back to back?

I did about 2-weeks ago, on-trail with a little off-trail. The XTX has better handling on trail (rides flatter)and a bit easier to push through the woods. But it is centainly much more challanged in the deep. You need to try and figure out just how and where most of your ridding is done. Either sled will have highs and lows if you want to do both. For me I found it easier to take an MTX and tweek it for the ocasional trail ride, than to take a shorter sled and get it to work well in the deep.

 

[OneBadWarrior]

Sounds like you want a deep powder machine if you plan on stretching it to 162. If that is in fact the case, I'd say you were better starting out with an actual 'mountain' sled. Both sleds are going to give you something the other lacks... it just ends up with the question: what kind of riding are you planning on doing?

I love to boondock and just picked up my 09 MTX. Had my dealer add a few things to help it survive on the trails in New England and set the clutching up for the lower altitude. I absolutely love this thing! I think in stock form its the best boondocker you can buy. I thought about an XTX but I have a Warrior for trail use. Going with a mountain type sled is a decision that I am not sorry I made. Hope this helps! Good Luck!

 

[Yakuza]

Thanks guys. I think your right on starting out as an actual "mountain" sled. I thought perhaps I could have the best of both worlds, but again who likes riding on trails.

 

[OneBadWarrior]

My dealer set my MTX up for life 'on trail' here in New England. He added wheels and set the clutching up for our altitudes. He rides an Apex mountain and has 4000+ miles on it. SLiders are good and original track too. I didn't mind my sled on the trails at all... not a sled to rail the corners but, thats not the MTX's game! Go with the MTX... you won't be disappointed!

 

[hottshot]

As a Mtn Rider I am looking at going to the XTX and going Long as well to get the better handleing on the trail taperd tunnel and a few other things as well. I will most likely do a Van Amberg Tunnel in the mix to go with the 162" and EZ Ride.

My .02

 

[Rx1 cowboy]

Where is your dealer, and do you know if he has any more Apex or Nytro MTX units in stock?

My dealer set my MTX up for life 'on trail' here in New England. He added wheels and set the clutching up for our altitudes. He rides an Apex mountain and has 4000+ miles on it. SLiders are good and original track too. I didn't mind my sled on the trails at all... not a sled to rail the corners but, thats not the MTX's game! Go with the MTX... you won't be disappointed!

 

[OneBadWarrior]

He is in Rangeley, Maine - REV IT UP SPORT SHOP. Great people. Mike and Julie Ferguson. I know he had one 09 Nytro MTX left not sure on the Apex mountain. Give them a call (207)864-2452. Has ALWAYS taken care of me and my buddies.

 

[Rx1 cowboy]

Cool, if nothing new and exciting comes out on the 10th, ill check em out. Im currentle with jackman Power Sports, but they dont have any Apex MTX's in stock.

 

[swelly]

Go with the MTX, I just bought one and it is a awesome sled. Really impressed to how well it trail rides. I have a friend that has one boosted from MPI, Timber Sled rear, with a stretch to 162. Loves it that way.

 

[Bodacious]

Rexburgs have some smokin' deals right now on left overs!

 

[OneBadWarrior]

After putting a couple hundred miles on my MTX I would recommend this sled to ANYONE who likes to rip it off-trail even once in awhile. One advantage I would see over the XTX is clearance in the rear. Mountain type sleds are kicked up in the azz end and it makes a significant difference when things are getting deeper. The more I ride this thing the happier I am with it. It's a little darty on groomed trails but there are fixes for that. Both myself and a buddy I ride with are impressed each time we've gone out with what this thing does on and off trail. Getting it un-stuck is much easier than I imagined and you can actually USE reverse without digging to China! Oh yeah, another big difference between the XTX and MTX would be clutching. MTX is soooo smooth when it engages. I haven't riden an XTX but, if it is set up for trail riding, the engagement might not be as good in the deep stuff.... Enough rambling!!! Lets get to riding!

 

[stewartb]

The model year 2000 Mountain Max set the mountain sled standard using a 141" track and making it work with a flat angle of approach at the front of the rails. It was a breakthrough and made that sled a real performer in the snow. Since then the tracks have become longer and in some cases the length is needed, but not for the average guy. My 144" XTX has the same flat angle of approach as the MTX, a more aggressive tipped up tunnel, and as far as I can see the only compromise is the 1 1/4" track. But a crossover sled is all about compromise, and since I do a good bit of river running I don't want a 2" track. Been there, done that. For the majority of riders who buy mountain sleds the XTX would probably be the better all-around performer. To watch guys ride the flatlands with 150"+ tracks and 2 1/4" paddles and no sway bar is comical. To think they need that to "boondock" is incorrect. But the best boondocking sled I've ever had was a Tundra. Go figure. For the guys who ride the steep and deep as a rule? Mountain sleds make perfect sense.

I've seen good mountain riders in action. I know several. I'm humbled by their skills. I ride with them to the limits of where I want to go, and happily park it as they highmark into the heavens. I can do anything I want to do 95% of the time on my XTX. For the other 5% of performance I may be missing with a longer sled I'd sacrifice too much performance when I don't NEED the longest track. Everybody has to decide what they need for their mission. Specialty sleds are just that. I'm pleased with the XTX. It suits me fine. The most important component on any sled is still the rider.