Short Track vs. Long Track Persuasive Speech

[AKLankford]

Hey everyone

So in my Communications 131 class we have to write a 10 minute speech persuading the class to go one way or another. I thought to myself, whats a greater argument than short tracks vs. long tracks. I'm obviously persuading to the long track side and have the common/key points on why you should choose long tracks over the other but i still need about another 4 minutes. Any input on key facts leading to my persuasion would be great and id really appriecate it, considering i need this class for my bachelors.

Thanks and happy trails... I mean mountains

 

[turbolover]

With long tracks you can blaze trails not follow em.
Anywhere you can go with a short track you can go with a longtrack but good luck following a longtrack with your short tracker
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[AdrenalineAddict]

If you need to add a little balance to you're argument instead of being overly weighted toward long track dominance, you may want to throw a little something in mentioning that due to the lack of rotating mass shorter track sleds have always dominated in speed runs such as steep hard pack hill climbs and areas where the snow is set most the season versus powder most the season.

 

[Coldfinger]

The longer the better because you are less likely to get stranded in an area after following some tracks in which were made by strangers.

Longer is better because don't need to go as fast while boondocking between trees so less likely to hit one.

Longer is better because less likely to whoop out the trails.

Longer is better because you glide over many of the bumps/washboard that the short tracks feel.

 

[rwelch5745]

Didn't know they still made short tracks.....

 

[MtnDoo]

Size does matter.

But talent will take you further.

 

[Minten]

I guess though that you could state how a longer track will make you look like a better rider...

What about the ski pressure. Less likely to pull the skis up?

I would expand on the speed (slower speeds needed - longer track) discussion. Do you mind if we could hear what you have so far?

Just throwing out ideas....

 

[Scott]

Make sure to use visual aids of stuck short tracks with NMFHs.

HAHA

 

[AKLankford]

Thanks guys for all the input, ski pressure was one that i had forgot to cover. Ill get my notes/speech on here later. Its definitely not the best but im fine with that haha

 

[Rockpicker]

Size does matter.

But talent will take you further.

That's what she said!!!!

 

[Jaynelson]

If it's for marks/grades, I wouldn't talk about snowmobiling in that setting to be brutally honest. Kind of a special interest thing and chances are good your teacher and 3/4's of the class won't know what the H you're talking about. If it's just for fun or a joke class....fly at it.

 

[AKLankford]

If it's for marks/grades, I wouldn't talk about snowmobiling in that setting to be brutally honest. Kind of a special interest thing and chances are good your teacher and 3/4's of the class won't know what the H you're talking about. If it's just for fun or a joke class....fly at it.

Topic doesnt matter, we're graded on our public speaking skills. And I am in school in alaska, so most do know a thing or two about snowmachines, but thanks for the input. Id definitely have a different topic if we were graded on material

 

[Jaynelson]

Fair enough! In that case.....longer sleds make my fat *** look smaller!

 

[Timber12]

You could also go into the environmental impact of a trenching short track vs a non trenching long track, also less pounds per sqaure inch impact on vegetation with a 163 vs a 121.

Fuel economy with a 163 in super powdery days vs a 121.

On the other side the fun hills become little bumps and you need to go further to find bigger hills

 

[2XM3]

And remember with the long track it is easier to access wilderness areas and get away from the FS fish cops on there underpowered short tracks....not to mention running over small animals and wolves...omg jk



bawaaaaaaaaaaaaaa lmao

 

[mtgoat]

Most women will agree that longer is better. Thats why I went with a long track. (It seemed to work with the other thing)

 

[blackcatm7]

When discussing the advantage of long track vs short track

Talking points

Talk about where they both excel IE Hard pack vs. powder

You can then talk about why a long track does better in powder IE more surface area contacting the ground means better flotation "back up claim with statistics IE a 162" has X% more surface area than 136""

Then you can talk about how long tracks excel in powder, but can also be used in most conditions offering marginally less performance to a short track

Buying a long track covers all snow conditions, as opposed to a short track that struggles in powder conditions

 

[dingalingman1]

Something that I didn't see with all the responses is the fact that a long track rides better. If you are riding for any amount of time or distance you want the smoothest ride possible.

 

[goridedoo]

Short tracks are gonna wash out before Long on a tech sidehill

 

[up-high]

A long track makes me look like a Chris Brown. Where as a short track shows my actual lack of riding skill!!