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Ported track closures
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estevanflatlander
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better flotation
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Yeah whats up with that......last year everybody was burning holes in their tracks and now your supposed to plug them??
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X2 and less snow in the skid so the sled is not supposed to be as heavy from the snow loading.
I read somewhere that the high markers were going another 100' further with a closed track! Don't know if it is true and I don't really care, I just want better floatation in the trees.
The 2011 Doo's have non-ported tracks.....go figure!
teamgreen
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The 2011 Doo's have non-ported tracks.....go figure!
Since when has Ski-doo been leading the pack?
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Since forever!!!
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ever since they made the first one!
since the revs....
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^^^^^^^ haha i like it! Ive seen so many threads and discussions about the porting issue, theres so many variables, pros cons who effin knows
flying frenchman
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You know what's gonna happen now? There gonna stop making holes in snowshoes. Man your track is spining so fast it doesn't matter. It was a matter of saving money in the manufacturing plant and was a great sales gimmick.:d:d
what was the cost for track port plugs
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from Idaho to Eureka, MT $15 shipping/handling, $4 storage/handling in Eureka, $75/package of 60 closures/steel rivets/washers.
Got lucky at the border and there were no taxes which was sweet!
I tested it last night and it was soooo much better in the deep......just saying
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Kind of figured the track porting was a bunch of hogwash. Good to know for sure.
vanislerev
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agreed. at 60 - 80 kph track speed there is no way the snow has any chance to get past the lugs and through the track. only time i can see non ported tracks having a viable benefit it when in the trees with little or no track spin, or when stopping and starting...
ridndirty
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the closures are for repairing the Damage BRP did to your track right at the factory. By now everyone knows that square holes dont work. You install the port plugs to cover the squares with the plugs, then you can customize your porting with the tried and true 1 1/4 round holes!
Dino
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When in the trees or when stopping and starting....basically the only time I struggle....XP track holes are way too big. I agree with the 1.25 holes and only two holes , not three , down the middle. Porting to me just relieves track tension allowing the track to turn free-er = less power needed to rotate the track. Dino
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I would like to know how the plugs hold up to a few rides....Dino
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