Which track??

[Minndave13]

I have a 163 2018 800 AXYS. Being from the flats of Minnesota I have a 1.75 track for around here, but I’m looking for a good mountain track. I’m about a hour from Tracks USA and have thought of the Epic 280 but I’m wondering if there might be better for me. To say I’m I novice to mountain riding is a understatement. I recently purchased 3.0 pitch drivers and already have another driveshaft to put them on. Should I plan on the Epic 280 or maybe even go with a Ski Doo track??

 

[TRS]

X3 would be my choice.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

I have a 163 2018 800 AXYS. Being from the flats of Minnesota I have a 1.75 track for around here, but I’m looking for a good mountain track. I’m about a hour from Tracks USA and have thought of the Epic 280 but I’m wondering if there might be better for me. To say I’m I novice to mountain riding is a understatement. I recently purchased 3.0 pitch drivers and already have another driveshaft to put them on. Should I plan on the Epic 280 or maybe even go with a Ski Doo track??

check with tracks usa. very few tracks are in stock.

check out the new camso 300LX which tracks usa will cut to width for $100.

has a similar design to the skidoo track without the porting.

 

[boondocker97]

Sounds like the Epic 280 is less than epic.

Reviews on the Camso Epic 280 track...?

I would like to hear what those who have gotten to ride with the Camso 280 Epic track think of it.?

www.snowest.com

 

[MrIQR]

We need to know what mtn region you’re riding, what I like in the pac nw would be a total trencher in the Rockies.

 

[tuneman]

Country Cat has 162" x 3" Power Claw tracks for $999 in stock, free shipping in MN. Just get that and you'll be a happy sledder:

Arctic Cat Camoplast 162 x 15 x 3.0 Power Claw 80-Duro Track

Arctic Cat 162 x 15 x 3.0" Power Claw 80 Duro Track 2012-2019 M MC KC - 3602-137

www.countrycat.com

 

[ndfb35]

Can't wait to try my Matryx with a 3.0 PC

 

[iluv2fly]

Country Cat has 162" x 3" Power Claw tracks for $999 in stock, free shipping in MN. Just get that and you'll be a happy sledder:

Arctic Cat Camoplast 162 x 15 x 3.0 Power Claw 80-Duro Track

Arctic Cat 162 x 15 x 3.0" Power Claw 80 Duro Track 2012-2019 M MC KC - 3602-137

www.countrycat.com

Wonder how this would do on my turbo axys

 

[ndfb35]

Should work great.

 

[Buz]

Do you have to change the drivers on the Matryx to run the PC

 

[ndfb35]

The 3" pitch drivers should work but I would want extroverts anyways.

 

[tuneman]

Wonder how this would do on my turbo axys

If you're asking this question, then you've likely never ridden with a buddy that has a PC on a n/a Mtn Cat 800. I have. I also have a turbo Axys. The PC, or the X3, is the perfect match for a turbo axys. The Poo track gives up early and sort of negates the purpose of the turbo.

 

[Minndave13]

Ok, most of my riding would be around the West Yellowstone area. I am either going to go with the Challenger X3 or the power claw. I’m thinking the Power Claw would give me better floatation. Where I work I’m either 30 miles from County Cat or 60 miles from Tracks USA. So, if cost is not a factor, which one do I get???

 

[tuneman]

So, if cost is not a factor, which one do I get???

Either one will work. Splittin' hairs here, but since you called yourself a novice, I'd probably lean toward the X3. It can be a bit more forgiving on downhill descents and a little less vibration on the trails.

 

[xpturbo600]

If you are new to mountain riding, then selecting the "right" track is an over complication. Chances are you will struggle to realize the top end performance from any of the tracks. Pick one that fits in your budget and will hold up. The cat track can take more abuse and it does well going up a hill. But, it floats more coming downhill, causing you to carry extra speed with less control. The x3 has better floatation from a start and less bite in heavier snow, but it doesn't get as sketchy on a descent after a climb. The doo track outperforms the x3 on average because the paddles are a bit stiffer and taller. The camso 280 has stiff paddles that really bite well in all conditions, but they need a lot of power to get good initial floatation; however, the 280 has the best throttle response because it is so lite. Taller paddles can heat up at the base if you go fast on the trail and cause paddles to come off. So, if you are planning to fly down trails for most of your riding go with a lower profile than a 3". If you're planning to be off trail more and stay under 60 to 70 except short sprints, then a 3" will provide better floatation in the loose snow. I don't know how you ride or what you plan to do. So, you need to think more about it than just taking recommendations from people who have success with different tracks. Good luck

 

[iluv2fly]

The stock 2.6 track on my 2016 axys worked excellent and I ride southeast idaho.

 

[chevy_man]

My buddy installed a 280 epic to replace the 2.6 powder claw he stabbed. 16 m8000 with intercooled boondocker kit.

Less trenching, more traction.


We put his on last December. Didn't loose a single lug screwing around in Cooke City from 80mph highway runs to climbing chutes to just playing in the trees.

We installed his because it was what we could get. We both thought it was better than his old track.