Snowmobile Track Length Explained | Watch This Before Buying a Snowmobile
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- If you are confused on what track length is for you, I got you! This video dives into snowmobile track lengths, specifically for mountain riding. Lug height is also touched on.
The appropriate snowmobile track length depends on various factors, including the type of riding you plan to do, your experience level, the snow conditions you expect to encounter, and the specific model of snowmobile you have. Generally, longer tracks provide better traction and flotation in deep snow but may be slower and more challenging to handle on hard-packed trails. Shorter tracks offer better maneuverability and are typically better suited for faster riding on groomed trails.
For casual trail riding or beginners, a track length of around 121-136 inches (307-345 cm) is often suitable. For deeper snow, mountain riding, or off-trail riding, a longer track length of 144-165 inches (366-419 cm) may be more appropriate. If you are unsure which track length is right for you, consider consulting with a snowmobile dealer or experienced rider in your area. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Went 165 for climbing steeper terrain as an amateur with lots of steep stuff to climb. However, next sled will be shorter for those other days. Thanks for your instruction! Your awesome!
That is a great decision the longer track will definitely make that more enjoyable! Shorter tracks are great and a lot of fun in certain places but if it's deep and steep the longer the track the easier it is to ride!!! Thank you for the kind words!!!
It’s fun to watch the modern philosophy on tracks. For riders a little more seasoned, we cut our teeth in the mountains on 136s that were considered long tracks back in the day.
So now a 146 or 155 seems like a huge upgrade, and all that’s needed. I really like the on trail/off trail versatility of a shorter track. For me it’s close, but I prefer a 146 just slightly over a 155. (But both are great options)
Ya the modern philosophy is really interesting to me. Everyone was going longer and longer a couple years ago because the sleds were getting so much more agile you could get away with it. Now everyone is going shorter because the style that is taking over in the west!! Really curios what happens next!
Great info! Thanks! Glad I made the decision to go with the 154
Thank you for watching that’s awesome to hear!!
Good info thanks
Thx
The other part Is snow type. A 165 in say Colorado in light snow will perform similar to a 155 in say wet coastal snow.
Weight plays a factor. In polaris a 155 pro will be less rowdy than a 165 khaos.
Now that not even getting into NA vs boosted.
Snow type definitely plays a part in it. In my opinion, your track length should be more determined by what you want to do on the sled than anything else. I am seeing a lot of people switch to shorter tracks even in Colorado where we get a ton of deep dry snow. They are doing this so getting their skis out of the snow is easier, hence making re-entries, bowties, hop overs, and wheelies easier.
@@brentcook24 I mean it the new trend right, but I agree 1000 percent. It also depends on your level of riding. A 165 will help a guy learn better than a 155. I personally went 165 khaos this year, and will probably order a 155 khaos 9r next season to pair with it
Does your opinion carry over for boosted sleds? Or does a 165 boost feel like a 155?
This is actually a really good question. I would say that I think you are able to go up a track size and still be capable of pulling the moves of a shorter track when boosted. However, I do feel like they feel different when it comes to how they handle. I think a shorter track still feels easier to get on edge, more "flickable". You can feel the longer track boosted or not, but the power does compensate for being able to get rowdy and pull different moves (getting the skis out of the snow). Hopefully that makes sense?
I have the option for a 165 khaos boost or a 155 pro boost. I want more life and a more playful self but I know the pro is way more planted. Not sure what to pick.
What would you say your number one prority when riding? What do you want your sled to be the best at?
@@brentcook24 have fun on the sled and have a playful sled. Jump a little. Climb a little. Bow ties and hop overs
What’s the best track length to start learning how to ride on the mountains?
In my opinion, the best track length to start out on is a 155. I think it is a good balance and is pretty good at everything. If you are riding deep snow a 165 might make it easier, however, I think it is good to learn on the 155 to build good habits and learn momentum!!
@@brentcook24 thanks for the reply, I’ve always heard mixed thoughts on this subject so it was nice to get a nice right to point video on this subject. Now should I be looking into a pro Rmk or should I get a khaos?
What is a good track length for trail riding
the shorter the better if all you wanna to is ride trail
FYI 163 3" comes with a qd2 now just picked mine up
Thanks for the info! I guess most of the time at least they used to be chain case.
@@brentcook24 ya they just changed it for 22 models ! Great videos keep it up
@@brentdriessen4662 thanks for the info and the support man!!!
@@brentdriessen4662 -21
3'' Track come with QD2 since 2021
I think thte 174 is still with chain case
I learned that right after making this video haha! Thank you for the help though! I appreciate you watching!!
There also has been belt conversions out from aftermarket companies like TKI. I just really enjoy the 2.6 and 2.75!!
146 16" track is about the same as 155 15" track.
For flotation, not climbing traction. Big difference.
You did not talk about track width. It does make a big difference. Hence a 146 16" is about the same a 155 15" I would imagine you can do the same thing for both sleds.
144
144 is for sure a lot of fun.
@@brentcook24 yes sir, mine is actually a 141 which I love, ride mainly on trail but want the Riot I tested, hopefully it'll handle the places I try to go that I probably shouldn't lol
Who else here rides a 136 or 121 in deep snow mountains
Not me! I have seen some people who have tried a 136 as a backup and they have a tough time. At least where I ride in Colorado.
I rip a 136 everywhere
I personally feel like a 146 is a good starter sled, smaller, more manageable which means less energy to learn the maneuvers needed to get you out of sticky scenarios. Only down side is you’ll need to work the sled more to keep it from getting stuck but a shorter track being stuck is always easier to unstuck than a long track. Shame on you for calling skilled maneuvers show off tricks.
Where we ride, I personally wouldn't say that a 146 is the best option for a beginner. In some cases I would say it is but for a full grown rider I think a 155 is a better and more forgiving track to start on. With steep sidehills and dry snow the longer the track the more float you get and that makes it easier to ride. I think for younger people and certain conditions the 146 could be a great choice but for a full grown person in Colorado conditions I lean towards a 55 or 65 track. That's my opinion.