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Camso’s New Mountain Snowmobile Track Achieves New Levels Of Traction, Flotation, Agility In Deep Snow Conditions
Magog, QC – Camso, formerly Camoplast Solideal, continues to the push the limits of snowmobile mobility in deep snow with the Conquer 280, a lightweight, shorter lug, next generation mountain track.
“Traditionally, the deeper the snow, the bigger the lug. That’s what riders have wanted when riding in deep, steep hillclimbing environments,” Bruce Dashnaw, Sales & Marketing Director – Powersports at Camso. “But, as with all niches of riding, they evolve. Today, we’re seeing more interest in the technical aspects of open mountain meadow and tree riding. As leaders in track manufacturing, it’s our job to see this coming and offer the right product for that evolution.”
Camso has progressively driven the mountain track market by offering 2-, 2.25-, 2.50-, 3- and, most recently, 3.20-*inch lug heights in response to market demand.
“We’ve nourished what the market has requested, but adding more rubber to a lug is not necessarily the only solution to improving versatility and traction in deep snow conditions. Weight, flotation and agility are fundamental to maximizing a rider’s experience in these conditions,” Dashnaw said.
Camso Conquer 280
The first-of-its-kind featuring 2.8*-inch tall alternating single*-angled lugs and 3*inch drive pitch and available in 153-, 156-, 162-, and 174-*inch lengths and 15-inch width.
Track weight: The lightest mountain-*designed track in the market compared to any other track of similar lengths improving vehicle flotation and snow compaction. The reduced track weight requires less rider input to handle and manipulate any terrain, and it provides increased available horsepower thanks to less rotating mass.
Track lug geometry and design: The industry’s first 2.8-*inch lug height balances deep snow performance with handling and agility. Reinforced lug support columns allow for calculated lug cup and flex formation provide immediate lift for unmatched flotation and forward traction in all snow types. Lug width provides the surface area of a typical 16-*inch width track but the agility of a 15-*inch width.
Lug geometry and lightweight design reduce rider input to initiate a turn or sidehill by 20 percent and the throttle required to maneuver through difficult terrain by 25 percent.
Camso believes this new track will give riders the confidence to tackle the toughest technical tree riding, achieve better sidehill performance on the steepest terrain and reach new peaks in climbing.
Overall, this next generation mountain track will bring deep snow riding to new levels of performance.
The new Camso Conquer 280 will be available in dealerships by September 2016.h
Magog, QC – Camso, formerly Camoplast Solideal, continues to the push the limits of snowmobile mobility in deep snow with the Conquer 280, a lightweight, shorter lug, next generation mountain track.
“Traditionally, the deeper the snow, the bigger the lug. That’s what riders have wanted when riding in deep, steep hillclimbing environments,” Bruce Dashnaw, Sales & Marketing Director – Powersports at Camso. “But, as with all niches of riding, they evolve. Today, we’re seeing more interest in the technical aspects of open mountain meadow and tree riding. As leaders in track manufacturing, it’s our job to see this coming and offer the right product for that evolution.”
Camso has progressively driven the mountain track market by offering 2-, 2.25-, 2.50-, 3- and, most recently, 3.20-*inch lug heights in response to market demand.
“We’ve nourished what the market has requested, but adding more rubber to a lug is not necessarily the only solution to improving versatility and traction in deep snow conditions. Weight, flotation and agility are fundamental to maximizing a rider’s experience in these conditions,” Dashnaw said.
Camso Conquer 280
The first-of-its-kind featuring 2.8*-inch tall alternating single*-angled lugs and 3*inch drive pitch and available in 153-, 156-, 162-, and 174-*inch lengths and 15-inch width.
Track weight: The lightest mountain-*designed track in the market compared to any other track of similar lengths improving vehicle flotation and snow compaction. The reduced track weight requires less rider input to handle and manipulate any terrain, and it provides increased available horsepower thanks to less rotating mass.
Track lug geometry and design: The industry’s first 2.8-*inch lug height balances deep snow performance with handling and agility. Reinforced lug support columns allow for calculated lug cup and flex formation provide immediate lift for unmatched flotation and forward traction in all snow types. Lug width provides the surface area of a typical 16-*inch width track but the agility of a 15-*inch width.
Lug geometry and lightweight design reduce rider input to initiate a turn or sidehill by 20 percent and the throttle required to maneuver through difficult terrain by 25 percent.
Camso believes this new track will give riders the confidence to tackle the toughest technical tree riding, achieve better sidehill performance on the steepest terrain and reach new peaks in climbing.
Overall, this next generation mountain track will bring deep snow riding to new levels of performance.
The new Camso Conquer 280 will be available in dealerships by September 2016.h
It says 3" pitch, 2.8 lug,153-156-163-174" lengths. Dosen't say anything about weight other than its the lightest they've ever built.
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Casmo makes almost all of the mountain tracks out there.... OEM and aftermarket... so I would put the "lightest" statement into the "taken seriously" category.
I've always thought that the 2.8"-lug was a great idea... glad to see it implemented!
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I've always thought that the 2.8"-lug was a great idea... glad to see it implemented!
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Been on the fence about what to get for my turbo pro since I tore my 2.4 track, didn't want x3, thought challenger 2.5 would be trenchy, thought peak 2.6 would too soft, axys 2.6 seem to lose chunks and was leaning towards pclaw. But I'm excited to maybe try this! Been thinking a lot about rotational weight and this would compliment my plans to lighten entire driveline. Will snowest editors get to test this before snow gone?
Might be fast on the downhills
Might be fast on the downhills
BUT WAIT, if you order in the next 15 minutes....we will DOUBLE your order (just pay shipping, processing, licencing, documentation, and legal fees)
Maybe I can sneak into there showroom with my bathroom scales and weigh one?
Don't you know . . .wet weight, Wet Weight, WET WEIGHT!!!! LOL
reminds me of the power claw paddle style
x2. I'm pretty excited about the design of this track, hoping the durability is a little better than the 2.6 If it seems to be a big hit and I decide not to order a 2018, might have to try it out on my 16 for the winter of 17-18.
I see a perfect sales pitch to the Axys 2.6 series 6 riders. 3 inch lug performance on a Quickdrive sled. Huge population of pro 2.4/2.5/3 targets, too. Capitalizing on the fact that more RMKs have been sold since 2011 than any other sled, by any OEM, of any kind.
These guys get both sides of the deal - OEM and replacement/upgrades, and can see how these aftermarket tracks fit between all the OEM tracks they make, and when to offer them. What an ideal business model.
These guys get both sides of the deal - OEM and replacement/upgrades, and can see how these aftermarket tracks fit between all the OEM tracks they make, and when to offer them. What an ideal business model.
I really like the Polaris 2.6 track and I have seen no durability issues in our group. With that being said, the new Camso 2.8 is intriguing. It would require changing drivers but it might be worth it if you get superior performance and if you can sell your 2.6 for a decent price.