Nytro, you are da man! That black looks great in your pics. I also have an XTX and its awesome. I thought it might be made for the younger guys but nope, this 49 year old does just fine after 2,000 miles on the ground and a few more in the air. Fusion, that APEX LTX GT is another great choice, its probably next for me but the XTX stays too!
I don't recall wishing I had studded it though, keep the suspension a bit soft and it hooks up great. I figure that track is heavy enough as it is. I'll look for you in the UP.