I posted something similar over in the proclimb section early but finally got 2 days of good off trail riding on the 2.6 last weekend at Tog. All fluff, no base at all. I have a lot of miles on the 2.25 claw in various lengths from 153-162. Currently on an 09 Boonie pump gas with 153 and an EZ Ryde. Only difficulty I see with my review is that I did the ez ryde and the 2.6 at the same time, so it's not totally apples to apples review however, here it goes.
The new 2.6 is superior in EVERY way. It makes a HUGE mess of everything man. Just keeps churning and driving and pulling. It is 2x the track the 2.25 is. Stiffer, and just flat out works! In over the hood fresh last week in Tog, it would just flat out pull me back up on the snow. Doesn't spin out like the old claw. Didn't have time to check track speed, and frankly I don't care on the turbo, but it was a noticeable difference. I was really torn between this and the 3". Eventually went to the 2.6 for cost reasons (3" was 500$ more) and lots of discussions about clearance distance from the front cooler and moving lots of snow. Also heard lots of folks talking about the 3" adding to the wash out on steep side-hills.
This track has forced me to rethink my approach to being on edge as well. It track bites so hard it pushes the sled up the hill MUCH more then the 2.25 did. I have had to re-think foot placement on the boards as well as how I approach a "casual" side-hill. It really is the real deal compared to the 2.25. I have not ridden a 3" and can only imagine how much more digging that thing would do. Flat ground last week where Pro's where trenching out, the 2.6 would just keep digging and pull me out.
Had to tow a pro back (had to throw that little jab in) and dude I was towing made me stop cause the 2.6 was throwing so much debris at him. Even the guys I ride with noticed the difference with the new track. Places I was trenching out or washing out on the 2.25 I am now just pushing through. Made a HUGE difference in creek bottoms as well.
For the price (got mine for $715) it is the best mod I've done to the sled. I know the ez ryde has made a difference as well, but it's not shoveling the snow out the back! I had the 2.25 and burandt revalve for the past couple of years and it just didn't made the difference I was hoping it would. This thing flat works. Now here is hoping it holds up better then the 2.25 did and retains it's shape and stiffness.
Was still a bit interesting coming back down hill, but as before if you pump the brakes and allow the track to clear itself it worked fine. I had the opportunity to work deep in the trees in slow on off throttle situations, deep creek drainage's and a little bit of climbing. The track has proven itself to work better in every single situation I put it in. Set's well in tree wells and doesn't wash nearly as bad as my 2.25 did in similar situations. Had a really nasty little downhill drainage that I had to navigate on edge while I had to set the track in small bursts around a downed tree and it held it's line perfect for me.
Ran it against several other sleds that I have ridden with for years and everyone in my party could attest to how much more aggressive and impressive my sled was with this new track. It is just bolt on and go on the M series boys. I'd get your 2.25 up for sale now! Love to here others thoughts/opinions on this track as they get time on them. Went 80 duro for our light fluffy snow here in CO and WY. It just does everything the 2.25 did.. just better.
The new 2.6 is superior in EVERY way. It makes a HUGE mess of everything man. Just keeps churning and driving and pulling. It is 2x the track the 2.25 is. Stiffer, and just flat out works! In over the hood fresh last week in Tog, it would just flat out pull me back up on the snow. Doesn't spin out like the old claw. Didn't have time to check track speed, and frankly I don't care on the turbo, but it was a noticeable difference. I was really torn between this and the 3". Eventually went to the 2.6 for cost reasons (3" was 500$ more) and lots of discussions about clearance distance from the front cooler and moving lots of snow. Also heard lots of folks talking about the 3" adding to the wash out on steep side-hills.
This track has forced me to rethink my approach to being on edge as well. It track bites so hard it pushes the sled up the hill MUCH more then the 2.25 did. I have had to re-think foot placement on the boards as well as how I approach a "casual" side-hill. It really is the real deal compared to the 2.25. I have not ridden a 3" and can only imagine how much more digging that thing would do. Flat ground last week where Pro's where trenching out, the 2.6 would just keep digging and pull me out.
Had to tow a pro back (had to throw that little jab in) and dude I was towing made me stop cause the 2.6 was throwing so much debris at him. Even the guys I ride with noticed the difference with the new track. Places I was trenching out or washing out on the 2.25 I am now just pushing through. Made a HUGE difference in creek bottoms as well.
For the price (got mine for $715) it is the best mod I've done to the sled. I know the ez ryde has made a difference as well, but it's not shoveling the snow out the back! I had the 2.25 and burandt revalve for the past couple of years and it just didn't made the difference I was hoping it would. This thing flat works. Now here is hoping it holds up better then the 2.25 did and retains it's shape and stiffness.
Was still a bit interesting coming back down hill, but as before if you pump the brakes and allow the track to clear itself it worked fine. I had the opportunity to work deep in the trees in slow on off throttle situations, deep creek drainage's and a little bit of climbing. The track has proven itself to work better in every single situation I put it in. Set's well in tree wells and doesn't wash nearly as bad as my 2.25 did in similar situations. Had a really nasty little downhill drainage that I had to navigate on edge while I had to set the track in small bursts around a downed tree and it held it's line perfect for me.
Ran it against several other sleds that I have ridden with for years and everyone in my party could attest to how much more aggressive and impressive my sled was with this new track. It is just bolt on and go on the M series boys. I'd get your 2.25 up for sale now! Love to here others thoughts/opinions on this track as they get time on them. Went 80 duro for our light fluffy snow here in CO and WY. It just does everything the 2.25 did.. just better.
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A 2.6 on my sled would be downright retardid.
