Reconmended track length

[DTR]

Has anyone ever had the chance to ride and compare the difference between track lengths 144-146", 153-155" and 159-163"? We ride mostly bc mountains but we will ride the alberta prairies when we have snow. Our prefferred riding areas would be the trees or technical riding areas and seeking deep powder. What length of track would you use and why?

 

[maxwell]

tried everything from 121-174 with some reasonable seat time. my reccomendation is 162.

i also prefer technical tree riding in the hills.

i just find the 162 opens up more lines and opportunities compared to the 151-154 lengths. without sacrificing anything besides turning radius

 

[ferniesnow]

Has anyone ever had the chance to ride and compare the difference between track lengths 144-146", 153-155" and 159-163"? We ride mostly bc mountains but we will ride the alberta prairies when we have snow. Our prefferred riding areas would be the trees or technical riding areas and seeking deep powder. What length of track would you use and why?

IMHO it is plain and simple; 163" for floatation and forgiveness.
I have both a 163" and a 154" and at my weight 170# the 163 is better all around in the trees. I don't doo a lot of climbing (ie highmarking other than to get to some secret spots)....

 

[dezmitchell]

I rock a 153" and i love it and will keep up with any 162" while technical riding.

Ive never had a problem with it

 

[maxwell]

I rock a 153" and i love it and will keep up with any 162" while technical riding.

Ive never had a problem with it

want to test your theory :d

 

[dooryder]

want to test your theory :d

was thinking the same thing haha .

 

[j335]

tried everything from 121-174 with some reasonable seat time. my reccomendation is 162.

i also prefer technical tree riding in the hills.

i just find the 162 opens up more lines and opportunities compared to the 151-154 lengths. without sacrificing anything besides turning radius

Gotta agree, but my 154" was outmarking my buddies 162" last trip with him in about 1.5' fresh... my sled just runs better I think :d

162" for mostly exclusive mountain riding
154" or lower if you're gonna ride around ditches & lakes occasionally also. I think 154" is the best bet for you.

 

[hillclimb10]

I like the 154 because i only get maybe 10 to 15 days of riding in bc the rest is in good old flat azz saskatchewan if I were to ride only in bc I would have to say 163.

 

[summ-it-up]

want to test your theory :d

maxwell, i think i'll take you up on that, well put my rev to your rev, heck my 151 will spank that fancy pants 174 of your any day, besides you'll probably bend your rails as soon as you mention snow around it.. lol:d

but seriously, i think that the 151- 154 will be a good pick for the mix of terrain you figure you'll run.

 

[dezmitchell]

want to test your theory :d

Sure do !!!! Well that is if you can keep your rails straight:d:d

 

[snoking]

I prefer the stubby little 144. I'm pretty sure i'm the only one but its alot of fun to take it places it shouldn't go and even more fun when a guy on a bigger one cant get there.

 

[Longhorn]

I prefer the stubby little 144. I'm pretty sure i'm the only one but its alot of fun to take it places it shouldn't go and even more fun when a guy on a bigger one cant get there.

My daughter has an M6 with a 141, tons of fun...

I prefer the 154, I find that it is just right for everything that I have tried.

 

[SaskSummit]

I like the 154 because i only get maybe 10 to 15 days of riding in bc the rest is in good old flat azz saskatchewan if I were to ride only in bc I would have to say 163.

I agree I amm in the same boat I still have to ride alot of flat land myself. Wife won't let me go every weekend.

 

[Longhorn]

I agree I amm in the same boat I still have to ride alot of flat land myself. Wife won't let me go every weekend.

How much do you like her? Sometimes easier to replace the wife than the hobby...

(Dont tell mine I said that...)

 

[Orrin]

I'm a 162 guy myself, at 280lbs I apreciate the floatation.

 

[BC Sno-Ghost]

I have the 800 REV with the 159 and the wife has the 600 REV with the 144. Her sled is definitely more nimble in the tight trees but mine isn't bad at all. Anything over a foot of powder and there's no way the 144 will keep with the 159. I didn't want the 159 when I was first shopping for sleds, because of the handling issue but very glad I've got it now. The other thing to keep in mind if you're talking about handling is getting the right skis. My stock skis on my 159 were ok, but put a set of Pilots on half way through last season and huge difference both on and off trail.

 

[truerider411]

Ive road most track lenghts and I personally prefer a 144" by 2.5paddle.
i have highmarked past m1 163". I like the 144" because i can jump the hell out of it and have less worry of bending a tunnel as well as its fairly agile in trees and climbs. I am however only 160lbs so this helps lots. I do like 154" and if i was just hill climbing i would have a 163" but if i upgrade my summit in the next year or two to the e-tec it will be a 146". My girlfriend has a 151 and it is fun but i still preffer mine. The paddle length makes a large difference.
GOOD LUCK