163" Composit track vs Camoplast Track

[Switchback06]

Im looking to purchase a new track for my 163". Friends of mine just went with new Composit for their sleds, the weight difference looks about the same, how about the performance of the track?

I ride an 850 163"

I've been looking at the stock series 6 part number# 5415392 or Camoplast comparable, or the Composit M67-3R. Looking for opinions from everyone.

Thanks

 

[madmax]

Why are you replacing your track?

 

[Switchback06]

I'm going with a longer skid on my 155"

 

[kanedog]

Stay with tried and true. Camo sawtooth, the Dodge 5.9 of the track world.

 

[damx]

Composit Tracks are very heavy according to there web sit, and are 2 ply.

 

[diamonddave]

Go with the X3. Slam dunk.

 

[DITCHBANGER]

Composit Tracks are very heavy according to there web sit, and are 2 ply.

I replaced my doo track with composit. Yes a fews lbs heavier, but actually out performed the doo track. And its tough as nails

 

[whoisthatguy]

3 blades across tracks are at least 30% more efficient than 4 blades across stock tracks, imo.

 

[kanedog]

3 blades across tracks are at least 30% more efficient than 4 blades across stock tracks, imo.

What tracks have 4 blades and which have 3?

 

[Visi]

Stock 3" vs X3

 

[madmax]

The M67 composit track is a very good track. Replaced a number of stock doo and Polaris tracks with it. It’s pretty close to the weight of stock tracks. Performs as well or better than stock tracks the the powder. Haven’t tried the m77 yet, seems very stiff to me and worried it’ll trench more. Id go the M67 3.5” pitch route, you’ll be buying drivers If you go 3” pitch anyway. 3.5” pitch is lighter and some swear the 3.5” pitch track works a lot better than 3” pitch.

 

[whoisthatguy]

What tracks have 4 blades and which have 3?

Most Polaris long track stock tracks have 4 blades across. Camoplast extreme tracks have 3 blades across, for example.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

3 blades across tracks are at least 30% more efficient than 4 blades across stock tracks, imo.

What about 2 blade tracks?

I’m happy with the 3.0 powerclaw on my axys.

I guess I haven’t attached an efficiency meter to it?

 

[whoisthatguy]

Sample estimation of track grip:
Polaris 155 series 6 2.6 with 2.86 grip
8 blades @ 3.75" wide in 11.44"
Total grip = 8 blades x 3.75" x 3.75" x 2.6" x 155" / 11.44" = 3963 inches cubed

Camoplast Extreme 2.5 with 2.86 grip
6 blades @ 5" wide in 11.44"
Total grip = 6 blades x 5" x 5" x 2.5" x 155" / 11.44" = 5080 Inches cubed (28% more efficient than the stock Polaris Series 6 track)

 

[madmax]

So you’re saying the 2.5” camo works better than the 2.6 Polaris track by your little math equation?

 

[dennisdragonsnow]

Yes camo extreme 2.5 x 163 Just installed it and test hit about 60 miles in deep snow in the UP Track is amazing !!!
had stock Polaris 2.6 before and no comparison

 

[Indy_500]

I have quite a bit of time on a stock 2.6” and a camo extreme 2.5” on the same sled/setup. The stock 2.6” outperforms the camo extreme 2.5” in everything except super set up snow, with the biggest difference being light powder. The 2.6 stays on top of the snow better and lifts the sled up. Being ~10 lbs lighter I did notice it being snappier also. Are we talking a big difference in performance in all snow types? No, they are very very close but the 2.6 gets the slight nod, in my opinion. As far as durability goes, the camo extreme 2.5” will outlast the 2.6 BY FAR no comparison. With that being said, I do feel like you are giving up a slight bit of performance with a camo extreme 2.5” but I feel much more comfortable running one under my sled knowing it will stay in 1 piece.

 

[whoisthatguy]

yes

 

[kanedog]

I’m confused. One guy says the track is the best, one guy says it snot. Haha it’s not, it snot.

 

[goridedoo]

no