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Composit Track Review

grich8888

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I wanted to provide a quick review on my experience using an M67 Composit track.



I do this to help others who are considering purchasing a replacement track and know that this is only applicable to the m67 and more importantly to the mountain segment.



I put on an Composit M67 on to a brand new sled which now shows just over 300 miles. I ride with two others who both are riding new Doo sleds this year, one a 19 holdover and one a 20. When we compared the doo 3 inch to the 2.62, in mountain powder, the 3 inch doo wins hands down, much better performance. I would have expected this with the 2.6” vs 3” however, the difference was obvious how much better the 3 inch performed doo track performed.



My biggest complaint with the track is the durability. I am not suggesting I ride easy nor that I don’t hit rocks or trees under the snow. The Composit M67 now has many torn and over 7 missing lugs in just over 300 miles. This is much worse than I would expect and since one of the 2 doo riders mentioned above rides the same exact terrain as me and we always ride together, I would expect some damage on his track if this was just damage expected from normal riding. Both of the doo tracks have ZERO missing or torn lugs at now over 400 miles for their sleds. My Composit track and sled are sitting at the dealer for warranty items and to get traded in. My dealer has told me that this track needs to be replaced for them to be able to take it in on trade. I have reached out to Composit who has been great to reply to my emails but will not offer any assistance. I expected this as there is no way to prove that I don’t totally abuse a track. At 300 miles, many missing lugs, the track is ruined and needs replaced.



I would suggest that if you are looking for a track replacement for an OEM or for something to try, that you might want to look at something other than Composit for the mountain segment as my experience in performance (I know 2.62” vs 3”) and more importantly strength and longevity are less than desirable.
 

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Appreciate that review, I thought about buying a couple. I am less than happy with the stock Doo 3", I feel that it is a trencher. If I could put a Poo 2.6 on my rigs, I would do it. I looked into aftermarket this year and couldn't really find anything in the right pitch that had good reviews. I think that the Doo track has it's place though, I found it today. Bottomless HEAVY (ish, not really heavy but thick, fluffy but with some mass.) The Doo 3" would straight lift the skis, it worked well. In dryer snow, the Doo 3" is a trencher. (My opinion.)
 

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I think some of it is the 3.5 pitch. The alpha has traction like no other but trenches a little. My buddy has the m67 on his 163 kaos and it gets up on the snow now.
 

DITCHBANGER

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The composit on my doo was excellent. Went in pow better than stocker. Found the track was very tough.
 

grich8888

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Initially, I thought the Composit track as an exciting option over OEM as it is about $500 cheaper. For me and my experience, that $500 savings has cost me. I am open to trying different products or spending money on sleds, but 300 miles, with no help from the manufacturer, that doesn't work. I am now out that cost of the track plus buying a new one. Just hoping to help others be informed if you find that a replacement track is in your future.
 

grich8888

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The Cat Alpha track is the best I have been on. I would love to find a way to put it on my DOO without using the alpha monorail.
 

Wapow

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Initially, I thought the Composit track as an exciting option over OEM as it is about $500 cheaper. For me and my experience, that $500 savings has cost me. I am open to trying different products or spending money on sleds, but 300 miles, with no help from the manufacturer, that doesn't work. I am now out that cost of the track plus buying a new one. Just hoping to help others be informed if you find that a replacement track is in your future.
Ouch! Thanks for sharing. I just discovered that my '17 w/ around 3k miles has lost several paddles. I haven't changed my riding style, so it's got to be the track. Dealer says I went too fast on the groomer. I asked what is the top speed for these tracks then? Answer: Not sure. I am gonna keep it under 50mph going forward.
 

TreewellDweller

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I have an ‘18 165” skidoo that lost about18” of the top layer of the track. This included 1 full paddle and portions of others, all along the left edge. It separated down to the base cords of threads. This happened while going down the groomed trail at over 50 mph. Needless to say, skidoo did not warranty it. It had less than 1000 miles on it. I trimmed all of the flapping material off and rode it another 1500 miles and never went over 45 on the trail. it basically held together until I put a Conquer 280 track on it. Many of the paddles were cracked at the base and in general, looking pretty sad.
I am disappointed with the level of deep snow performance of the 280. Running side by side with an identical 850 with 3” track, I am getting left behind and having to turn out or get stuck. Granted, the 280 is 15” wide compared to the 16” wide doo track. It appears that 2/10s of an inch in lug height and 1” narrower track makes quite a difference.
Something to think about.
 
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