Sidewinder mountain track poll

[Norse]

2023 MTX 153” with 270 kit.
After 1200 brutal kms my 3" Powerclaw is ready to be swapped out.

I'm posting this poll, but also hoping for lots of feedback on different tracks.

Do the paddles flex, does the track trench, is it sturdy, how is the grip, half or full clipped, how much does weight matter, flotation, good for technical riding etc.

I don't always have deep snow, but I need a good track for those days.

 

[RDOG907]

I am in the market for one so I have gathered a lot of opinions and research on the subject and most have said that the challenger x3 or x3.2 are the best tracks for the sidewinder with the Powerclaw running up next.

The complaints people have is that Powerclaw has the best traction side hilling but it is too soft for the big HP motos so you run the risk of tearing lugs off easier.

The challenger x3 is best because it is a little stiffer

The x3.2 is the best for riding deep powder but that extra length basically folds over on anything hard so it turns into an ice skate on trails or hard pack.

I am also planning on replacing my track this year and will be buying the X3 track because mine does see some trail use and it is already a pig as it is without a slip and slide on the back.

Most of this is based off research so take it with a grain of salt. You might have better luck on the facebook pages since the mountain portion of this forum is pretty dead.

 

[Norse]

I am in the market for one so I have gathered a lot of opinions and research on the subject and most have said that the challenger x3 or x3.2 are the best tracks for the sidewinder with the Powerclaw running up next.

The complaints people have is that Powerclaw has the best traction side hilling but it is too soft for the big HP motos so you run the risk of tearing lugs off easier.

The challenger x3 is best because it is a little stiffer

The x3.2 is the best for riding deep powder but that extra length basically folds over on anything hard so it turns into an ice skate on trails or hard pack.

I am also planning on replacing my track this year and will be buying the X3 track because mine does see some trail use and it is already a pig as it is without a slip and slide on the back.

Most of this is based off research so take it with a grain of salt. You might have better luck on the facebook pages since the mountain portion of this forum is pretty dead.

Thanks for the feedback! I've used the X3 on a 162" Viper (and loved it) but unfortunately they don't make those for 153", that's why it's not included in this poll.

I'm interested in the X3.2, but not sure if the clearance is good enough for getting snow outta the tunnel.

 

['18 MTX-LE]

I have about 300 miles on a new 3x153 composit 777. It's heavier, but seems more robust. It's a digging SOB!

 

[Norse]

I've gone for the Challenger Extreme 64mm, installed it at end of last season, barely tested it with new Elevate kit. Too soon to tell, but it sure gets better grip on hardpack!

 

[Norse]

Well we just got 3ft of powder in the north of Norway all of a sudden. Crazy beautiful miracle. My Challenger Extreme 64mm is awesome, but I need taller lugs for these days. Reviving this thread for the mountain riders.

Burandt/Camso has released a new 310 track with 3.5" pitch, and it sounds promising! Apparently the 325 was not good enough, so they went back to the drawing board and deliberately charge about $3000 for a 310.

Also, the revived Arctic Cat has a dual-rail Alpha One -style track, though only 2.6". https://www.countrycat.com/arctic-cat-628-00000-camso-154-x-15-x-2-6-power-claw-track

 

[MK4TDI]

Well we just got 3ft of powder in the north of Norway all of a sudden. Crazy beautiful miracle. My Challenger Extreme 64mm is awesome, but I need taller lugs for these days. Reviving this thread for the mountain riders.

Burandt/Camso has released a new 310 track with 3.5" pitch, and it sounds promising! Apparently the 325 was not good enough, so they went back to the drawing board and deliberately charge about $3000 for a 310.

Also, the revived Arctic Cat has a dual-rail Alpha One -style track, though only 2.6". https://www.countrycat.com/arctic-cat-628-00000-camso-154-x-15-x-2-6-power-claw-track

I've seen the 3.5 pitch 3" alpha tracks cut and clipped for twin rail 2 different ways. The skidoo 3.5 pitch tracks dont seem to be very durable, but have heard the Lynx tracks are more durable.

I run the camso 9220M, been very happy with it, but i will say, any sled that I've ridden with a 3.5 pitch track gains ground speed really quick.

So im tempted to put one on my MTX, burandts track would be sweet to try, im just not convinced its worth $4000cdn to try it...

Alpha tracks are easy to find used, but I was never really a fan of the orginal powerclaw, so not sure it would be worth the effort.

 

[Norse]

I used to have an Alpha, and that track was by far the best I've ever used. I heard they use this track on other sleds, but I'm not sure how the clips would stick. I might give that a try..

 

[MK4TDI]

I used to have an Alpha, and that track was by far the best I've ever used. I heard they use this track on other sleds, but I'm not sure how the clips would stick. I might give that a try..

Yes definitely a guys switching to them on the polaris, haven't heard of of as many trying it on the Doo's. I know on the polaris they have to take out the center clips to clear the rear shock, then they cut holes for the twin rail and clip them, then switch to the 3.5" pitch driver.

I seen in a snowest video they did on Dave McClure sled, New 2026 HCR twin rail with a 3" alpha track all they did cut a small hole to install the clips for the twin rail and are running the center alpha drivers.