to stud or not to stud

[nate007]

roostinraptor,
Please add your location to your site profile, per site rules. Thanks.
It also might help with questions such as yours, if people know the general riding area you're in. Some areas,(like mine) studs can sometimes be a necesity, and some completely useless.

 

[roostinraptor]

roostinraptor,
Please add your location to your site profile, per site rules. Thanks.
It also might help with questions such as yours, if people know the general riding area you're in. Some areas,(like mine) studs can sometimes be a necesity, and some completely useless.

i live between lansing and battle creek in michigan and ride mostly northern michigan and the up and will correct profile,tx

 

[**sj**]

stud...

as to pull throughs...my suggestions and procedures will definately prevent them whether inside or outside the rails...

 

[roostinraptor]

stud...

as to pull throughs...my suggestions and procedures will definately prevent them whether inside or outside the rails...

where do i find those at the suggestion and procedures

 

[Nick1945]

stud...

as to pull throughs...my suggestions and procedures will definately prevent them whether inside or outside the rails...

I would be interested in hearing those suggestions and procedures also. It sure can't hurt to learn something new.

 

[SledFreak]

You will never feel acceleration on good hard packed ground without having studs. If you always ride in soft snow, then studs are useless..

 

[northerndoc]

As others might have already mentioned- the decision to stud or not I think depends heavily on the type of conditions you find yourself in most often. If you ride in an area that often has minimal snow and icy trail conditions, then I think studs would be indicated. If, on the other hand, you ride in areas that typically have a great base and lots of snow- then I would avoid it if you can. My Nytro with the 1.75 ripsaw 144 stops great without studs in all but the most icy of conditions- I wouldn't even consider studding it. My backup sled however has 120 studs on it and when I usually find myself riding it (poorer conditions, late season, icy trails) I love the security of the studs. As others have said though- if you're gonna stud the 1.5" track, you'll need smaller drivers up front and I still think you'll have a lot of pull-through's due to the extreme length needed to clear the 1.5" lugs. A 1.25" track with studs is a good mix- that's what I run on my IQ600.

 

[**sj**]

stud...

as to pull throughs...my suggestions and procedures will definately prevent them whether inside or outside the rails...

I would be interested in hearing those suggestions and procedures also. It sure can't hurt to learn something new.

Id be glad to share...let me know when youre ready..

 

[SledFreak]

stud...

as to pull throughs...my suggestions and procedures will definately prevent them whether inside or outside the rails...

I would be interested in hearing those suggestions and procedures also. It sure can't hurt to learn something new.

Id be glad to share...let me know when youre ready..

Can I take notes too?

 

[Nick1945]

stud...

as to pull throughs...my suggestions and procedures will definately prevent them whether inside or outside the rails...

I would be interested in hearing those suggestions and procedures also. It sure can't hurt to learn something new.

Id be glad to share...let me know when youre ready..

This evening is good for me

 

[sleddingfarmer]

I'd like to hear too sj, I'm planning on studding my new track pretty soon.

 

[shadow44]

Here's the secret....ease up on the fun flipper over crappy terrain..eg, tree roots etc. There's no secret to studding, just tighten them up...pullouts are a result of poor throttle control over crappy terrain....not really rocket science...but I too am curious what else on can do.

 

[SledFreak]

Here's the secret....ease up on the fun flipper over crappy terrain..eg, tree roots etc. There's no secret to studding, just tighten them up...pullouts are a result of poor throttle control over crappy terrain....not really rocket science...but I too am curious what else on can do.

Bingo..... Just make sure they are really good and tight which is the key for them not flying out of the track......

 

[arminius123]

I have actually woken up at night trying to make this discussion. My 09 nytro fx does fine here in Maine without studs 95% of the time. Last year the lake was bear and i went for a spin crossing when no snow on it. This is the only time i felt i neededstuds. I was going to do 96 down the middle, but i do worry about the heater exchange.

 

[Boston RX1]

I am in the same boat. Now I have one sled with studs, it came with it and a new one without. On my new sled, I have an 1.75" Back Country and will not stud. I am a little nervous about not having them, but I am going to try without. I think studs are more a piece of mind and offer you the ability to ride on the edge more. I am hoping that if I can concentrate more, especially in the corners, I will be fine. I think it will require a slightly modified riding style. Time will tell.