YAMMERHAULER
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Sorry for asking the same question that many people have probably asked already , but before everyone disappears for the summer ,I need some feedback from people who have had both the 1 inch hacksaw and the cobra track on there apex (attak). I need to put a new track on my Attak this summer and want the best possible for my riding style. (groomed trails, short drags,that I don't want to lose, not too much ice and hardly any lakes). If I was too use the hacksaw, then it would be studded. If I use the cobra, probably no studs. I know from experience that the cobra has good traction in most snow conditions , but is the hacksaw better. My worst thought is if I run someone (which I love to do) and I lose, I don't want to be thinking "I should have bought that other track" So if anyone has any feedback, I sure would appreciate it. Thanks again for all the help here TY 
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You will lose top end with Cobra.
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This boils down to whether you ever go off trail of not. If you play in the powder the Cobra will be king. If you only trail ride than a Hacksaw with studs will probably provide more traction and better top end. I list 5 MPH with my Cobra but to me it was worth it for the amount of traction it had over the stock ripsaw.
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You are not going to win a "Short Drag " with a Hacksaw unless you are on ice with Chisels.
It is a lake racing / radar run track. Not worth a crap in Snow for drag racing.
I have one on my Turbo. It works for me with What I want it to do but I do not "short drag" race it.
In all honesty I would suggest a studded Ripsaw for what you want to accomplish or a studded Cobra if you are willing to give up a little top end. [ or one of those pre mini studded Ripsaws (Ice Ripper?)]
It is a lake racing / radar run track. Not worth a crap in Snow for drag racing.
I have one on my Turbo. It works for me with What I want it to do but I do not "short drag" race it.
In all honesty I would suggest a studded Ripsaw for what you want to accomplish or a studded Cobra if you are willing to give up a little top end. [ or one of those pre mini studded Ripsaws (Ice Ripper?)]
YAMMERHAULER
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Yes it would be nice to get the most top end ,but honestly, buy the time you are at 100mph you usually know who is faster. Do studs on a cobra really make much difference or is it just alot of added weight for when ever you hit ice patches. Like I say I know the cobra works great off the line, but I didn't know if the hacksaw would match it or even be better.
