I don't think everyone can be jumping on the fact that this is too long! They all have there place.....
And as for boondocking, since I'm 280 lbs riding weight, I NEED more track to go where all you light little buggers go on a 151! I, myself, have absolutely NO issues throwing a 162 around for boondocking, but my extra weight makes it easier. Not saying it's a track for everyone, but it suits me and my riding style, just that heavier setups need bigger tracks. All the boys commenting here that ride up here in NW Montana know, lots of trees, usually no descent base, no run in's, very little momentum, big tracks that try there hardest to float at low speeds are king. 144's would be better for the tree riding but you can't even get into the trees without a big track, and I know other places are like this....
Not to mention, big tracks open up suspension possibilities. Big wheel kits, big drivers, and tall skids all take up track length, this would be a great way to get you back to the footprint of a 174 on a sled with a 10" wheel kit and big drivers.
So how did you guys "make" it? laminate two tracks together? Good on yah' for trying it, I'd imagine if nothing else the straight shot hill climber boys will like it! haha it was only a matter of time....