OK its almost feburary ,,,new info on the peaks track??
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I'm still happy with mine!
One of our guys had one on his carbon sled last weekend and it won't make another trip. If anyone is interested in a 163 x 15 wide let me know cause it's for sale....
If it is that bad, I'll take it for $200.
My buddy is running one and has 400 miles on it or so. Yesterday in the real deep stuff I rode his along side a stocker along the same line doing a little climbing. The stock machine was pulling away from me and there was at least 6" more trench with the peak. For deep snow riding the peak is not the track to have for sure. It is excellent in the set up snow or hard pack, but if you ride trees and powder like we look for, dont buy a peak. If you mostly get set up snow, then the peak will out perform the 5.1.
Needless to say he will be removing the peak before the next ride.
Needless to say he will be removing the peak before the next ride.
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High Velocity
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Hmmm, I thought you might volunteer to do it for me since it'll take less energy than pulling on my skis when I'm stuck because of the Peak.
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sledstew
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I should add ,Im running boost with it seems to work good
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RKT
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500 miles on mine. It is finally softened up and working well.. It was a serious trencher before the paddles softened... As they become softer, the track does better.. I feel the track did rob some track speed so, higher hP sleds will like this track better than lower... Is it better than the 2.5 extreme or Polaris 5.1? IMO, NOT really.. Is it better than the Powerclaw.. IMO,, YUP!..
IMO, the Polaris or camo extreme are great tracks and the Peak is not enough better (at least at this point) to justify the expense..
IMO, the Polaris or camo extreme are great tracks and the Peak is not enough better (at least at this point) to justify the expense..
Sledstew, Kelsey... Good point... I'm running mine with boost too and maybe that's why I feel it's working so well for me when others are feeling it doesn't?? I've been paying attention to my trenches after these threads have been coming out and I don't know if it's the snow we ride or the boost but I really haven't felt like this track wants to trench!! The stock track was just folding over under the boost and doing me no good! This track is holding up to the abuse and performing NICELY!
maybe a high HP track butt not the best pow track for stockers?? I dunno, I just know with my set up I have LOVED mine!!
maybe a high HP track butt not the best pow track for stockers?? I dunno, I just know with my set up I have LOVED mine!!
I ran an Attack 20 162 on a 995 installed in the hillclimb position when new. It would trench slightly upon takeoff, then plane out and go like he**. A lot like a boat taking off from a dead stop to wot. It didn't trench like on the lower powered sleds. Braking still sucked, so off it came for a 156" CE....it trenched way more than the Attack 20 162.
Maybe the turbos are conforming the paddles of the Peak better along with higher track speed to keep the sled "up".....??
Maybe the turbos are conforming the paddles of the Peak better along with higher track speed to keep the sled "up".....??
There are SO many variables when you are talking about trenching... clutching, suspension setup (even with the same skid), speed, rider skilll etc etc
The Peaks tracks DO require more break-in than most.
I've ridden the Peaks on a PRO and loved it in the deep stuff... but to be fair, that track had over 1500 miles on it.
I've not been able to get out on my sled yet this season because of lack of snow or work situations... My Peaks is sitting in the garage and I'm waiting for the opportunity to compare it.
In these recent "dumps" that have been blessing certain areas (not mine) around the west with excellent dry/light "blower" powder... the stock track excels in this type of snow. A stiff, non-broken-in replacement would be definitely at a disadvantage in this snow.
If you are looking for a track that does everything better than any other track(s) out there... It does not exist....
Pray for some good snow for me and some time off work... PLEASE!!
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The Peaks tracks DO require more break-in than most.
I've ridden the Peaks on a PRO and loved it in the deep stuff... but to be fair, that track had over 1500 miles on it.
I've not been able to get out on my sled yet this season because of lack of snow or work situations... My Peaks is sitting in the garage and I'm waiting for the opportunity to compare it.
In these recent "dumps" that have been blessing certain areas (not mine) around the west with excellent dry/light "blower" powder... the stock track excels in this type of snow. A stiff, non-broken-in replacement would be definitely at a disadvantage in this snow.
If you are looking for a track that does everything better than any other track(s) out there... It does not exist....
Pray for some good snow for me and some time off work... PLEASE!!
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High Velocity
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mh, I do agree with everything you've said, however, for the riding we do, the Peak offers nothing over the stock track and imho, actually hinders my sled in deep powder vs the stock 5.1. I played with numerous suspension setups and friends with the same sled and 5.1 track would climb higher and faster than my Peak-equipped sled. I believe the Peak will become known as the best "all season tire" for mountain sleds. I don't think it will truly excel in one specific area, but rather, it will be a great choice for people who ride a variety of conditions. We tend to only ride powder and will skip on rides if the snow is too settled. We also don't do any spring riding. So, for me, I'm looking for the best powder track. So far, that appears to be the 3" C.E., imho.
