Makes sense about the traction of this sled. Everything we have learned about sledding and tracks is that a compliant track which packs the snow, not scoops and throws the snow, while traversing any obstacle will produce better traction and floatation. Angle is traction...and when you have a track that stays on top, you win. With this skid and track, you now have a track that will give and comply when subjected to pressure in any given spot, this mean it stays on top, doesn't trench in that spot and floats...and when you avoid the track digging in deeper, and the nose going up, you are going to float better and keep the entire track in contact.
It is really cool to hear that it does not slide out on sidehills...I was concerned that this skid and track would slip out during more extreme sidehills. Now, what is an extreme sidehill to one sledder may not be to another...so will be interested to hear more on that one given hours and abilities across the board. But sounds pretty promising.
I hope to kick a leg over one this winter at some point. I really like that all agree that this sled takes less effort to ride. And, honestly, for my riding the easiest sled to ride all day with less effort has been the XM 154...but it really slid out on the tougher sidehills. If this can hold the sidehill yet is low effort, it sounds like an amazing set-up...especially for someone like me who gets their primary arm workouts moving the mouse at work and playing with the kids. Fun to hear about a new generation design idea and how it is working.
If anything, brands aside, I really respect and appreciate Cat stepping outside of the box and taking a risk on a pretty different concept and form factor. And Cat is not the only brand...they are all pushing the limits of technology. Doo with the direct injection motors, Polaris with the weight, agility and drivetrain and Yamaha really owning the big HP 4-stroke market and reliability. We live in a cool time for sleds. Pretty lucky we are.
It is really cool to hear that it does not slide out on sidehills...I was concerned that this skid and track would slip out during more extreme sidehills. Now, what is an extreme sidehill to one sledder may not be to another...so will be interested to hear more on that one given hours and abilities across the board. But sounds pretty promising.
I hope to kick a leg over one this winter at some point. I really like that all agree that this sled takes less effort to ride. And, honestly, for my riding the easiest sled to ride all day with less effort has been the XM 154...but it really slid out on the tougher sidehills. If this can hold the sidehill yet is low effort, it sounds like an amazing set-up...especially for someone like me who gets their primary arm workouts moving the mouse at work and playing with the kids. Fun to hear about a new generation design idea and how it is working.
If anything, brands aside, I really respect and appreciate Cat stepping outside of the box and taking a risk on a pretty different concept and form factor. And Cat is not the only brand...they are all pushing the limits of technology. Doo with the direct injection motors, Polaris with the weight, agility and drivetrain and Yamaha really owning the big HP 4-stroke market and reliability. We live in a cool time for sleds. Pretty lucky we are.
