Track Stud Use Problems Poll
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arcticgeorge
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studs are worth it! i have friends that only put them down the middle because the side ones will rip out sooner. They will rip out if you are understudded as well. Or if you have them too long. They provide much better traction on everything except deep snow. Big difference on trail cornering.
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Team Elkhorn
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I dont stud my sleds. Only one of the five sleds at my house have them, (bought it used). But not for damage to my sleds, but damage to my trailer, driveway, garage floor, etc. I liken studs to ABS on cars, if you are driving safely for the icey conditons they are not always necessary. Maybe thats next on the new sleds, ABS eh
polarfreek
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I dont stud my sleds. Only one of the five sleds at my house have them, (bought it used). But not for damage to my sleds, but damage to my trailer, driveway, garage floor, etc. I liken studs to ABS on cars, if you are driving safely for the icey conditons they are not always necessary. Maybe thats next on the new sleds, ABS eh
I agree on the damage to concrete etc but as far as riding; they are a must for me. Don't like sliding through corners and they also help in other types of trail conditions.
12000 miles on 1999 xc 500 put 96 woody's push through gold digger in the day she came out of the crate. Changed drive shaft bearing at 10000 and reversed direction of track cause I had a few bent studs. BIG MISTAKE I now have a bunch of pull throughs but luckily no torn windows. I like studs but am looking at a ice ripper track with imbedded studs when I pull this track out.
i have had 6 sleds and studded every one of them, if installed properly and your not one of the guys that has to sqeeze his flipper going over concrete and tar all the time you should be good, i have never had a pull thru or damage, i have had some that have broke but it is a safety issue for me, my family and friends, we all use them, stopping is much better along with cornering and straight on traction, i would never go without, i ride the river alot and most crashes i have seen in the last 10 years have been from sliding around a tight corner and not being able to stop, i know some people dont like them but everyone has there preference.
yamahauler
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I don't use studs and have not had any track damage.
I have had studs in the last 8 sleds I have owned, no problems with them, or any damage to any other sled component. Proper maintenance and good throttle management helps in the longevity.
Had a second sled for my nephews to use that we had not studded. After a 25mph spin-out on an icy corner, studs were installed in that sled the next week! Luckily nobody was hurt, only broke the 2 mirrors and a windshield.
As for damage to trailers, garage floors and driveways-carbide runners can do as bad or worse damage. I use a 3-wheeled sled dolly and have some old rubber mats that I put down for when I have the sled setting in on the garage floor.
Prior to having studded tracks I thought they weren't worth having, but it's one of the best investments put into a sled IMHO.
Mention was made of ABS for sleds, I read in a snow mag recently about something similar to ABS or traction control for sleds but haven't seen anything on it lately.
Had a second sled for my nephews to use that we had not studded. After a 25mph spin-out on an icy corner, studs were installed in that sled the next week! Luckily nobody was hurt, only broke the 2 mirrors and a windshield.
As for damage to trailers, garage floors and driveways-carbide runners can do as bad or worse damage. I use a 3-wheeled sled dolly and have some old rubber mats that I put down for when I have the sled setting in on the garage floor.
Prior to having studded tracks I thought they weren't worth having, but it's one of the best investments put into a sled IMHO.
Mention was made of ABS for sleds, I read in a snow mag recently about something similar to ABS or traction control for sleds but haven't seen anything on it lately.
snow_monkey
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6,700 miles no issues.
HIGHLANDER
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only picks i have are in my nose!
polarfreek
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I'm on my third studded sled, at least 15,000 miles between all of them, and never had a problem. Never a pull-out, no breaks that I know of, and maybe a small handful bent. (knock on wood)
On concrete I use dollies, on my trailer bed I have rubber mats. I agree with the poster who said carbides are capable of quite a bit of damage, too.
On concrete I use dollies, on my trailer bed I have rubber mats. I agree with the poster who said carbides are capable of quite a bit of damage, too.
.....and youre still making "vroooom,vroooom" sounds while you are on it. LOL
I couldnt resist. just kidding Indy!
On my trail sleds I do not have studs, mainly because of the high miles I put on them. I do carry Grabbers in the trailer that if conditions are icey, I screw them in before we go out.
My T-cat, I have 288 picks (and still not enough) but only have 500 miles on them.
Use to run studs in my ZRT600. Had numerous tear throughs, and seems like I was replacing 10 to 15 after every trip.
My T-cat, I have 288 picks (and still not enough) but only have 500 miles on them.
Use to run studs in my ZRT600. Had numerous tear throughs, and seems like I was replacing 10 to 15 after every trip.
miaferominka
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5k plus no problems
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