What do you guys think of a ported track.

[APEX 06]

I can get a ported track for cheap but I have never run one before. Will it hold up on the trails or not.

 

[APEX 06]

Anybody

 

[Ding]

Better than a ported chaincase

Sorry a little bit of old Snowest humor . . .

I have never run one myself, but have ridden with and heard from a number who really like them.

Just make sure the porting did not cut the cords or leave jagged edges and it should be fine.

 

[Mike Kroener]

ported track

FWIW......
A ported track IS inherently weaker than a non ported track.
In the deep powder there is typically not as much stress on a track. If you are riding in the UP or off trail, probably not a bad thing.
The snow exits the track easier giving you more track speed, and effectively less rotating mass.
If you are riding on the icy, hardpacked trails of Southeastern WI, a ported track might cause you grief........When you port a track, you do cut the cords as they run around the circumference of the track under the lugs and the top layer of rubber.

So, if you run in powder, it will probably work well, if you run ice and hardpack, you might be looking for track failure.

I base my opinion on years of elastomer vulcanizing and rubber track repair......


Mike

 

[Dano]

is it just me that never heard of a "ported" track before?

Dan

 

[Ding]

Very common in the steep and deep. It drops weight (rotating mass no less) and allows snow to fall out of the skid making the sled lighter. Some feel that it helps lubricate sllides in an opposite manner on trails.

One of the manufacturers contemplated putting one on a stock sled, but I don't know if they ever did. Seems like it was SkiDoo.

 

[Sno-Xr]

is it just me that never heard of a "ported" track before?

Dan

My understanding of a Ported track is, a track that several holes (1'"-1 1/2"holes )drilled in the track to allow snow to escape and also lighten the track for less rotating mass. Trying to find a pic for ya!

 

[kviper]

Big lug track's build a lot of air pressure in the tunnel robing a lot of power, The hole's relieve the pressure. Correct? kviper

 

[Dano]

ok I've seen this before. Not much of a benefit for us flatlanders especially if we do the occasional water crossing.

Dan

 

[pro116]

Did my old apex mtn.Wasn't really worth it.You lose a little snow but it doesn't come in as much to lubricate your slides.

 

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