Worth it to swap out a 09 153 to a 162"??

[sled-fiend]

Well first off I just want to thank all the guys that posted in:

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=171351

For making me think my 09 M8sp 153" is a POS

JK, in all honesty though if the difference is that noticeable I should swap out my track while its new. I'm sure I could sell the new 153" pc pretty easy as well as the new rails/hyfax.

On average from start to finish of the season I'd say I ride 40% DEEP in the Whistler area where the snow is wet and heavy, no trails (besides on the way in and out).

Worthy swap? Or screw it and ride the piss outta it?

 

[up-high]

I just don't like the way the 153 Maverick folds over. I went with a 162 Challenger Xtreme. On a Tnytro.

 

[sled-fiend]

I just don't like the way the 153 Maverick folds over. I went with a 162 Challenger Xtreme. On a Tnytro.

Yup I agree the 162-174 Xtreme is the way to go on the boosted sleds. I had one on my Tapex and loved it. 174" going on the T-nytro for next year

 

[AndrettiDog]

It really depends on what you ride (your style). I think 155" is right about the limit. I've ridden 163" (Polaris) and I thought the 155" was better. I noticed the extra length when turning. I feel that getting an extra few feet on the highmark isn't worth the overall usability (boondocking, trees, etc) of the 153-158" track. The turbo guys like them long because they have crazy power and live on hill climbing.

If you haven't been here long, you will learn not to buy into everyone's opinion. Lot's of people feel the need to hype their sled. Your sled is fine if it works for you. Enjoy - let it snow!

 

[AndrettiDog]

It really depends on what you ride (your style). I think 155" is right about the limit. I've ridden 163" (Polaris) and I thought the 155" was better. I noticed the extra length when turning. I feel that getting an extra few feet on the highmark isn't worth the overall usability (boondocking, trees, etc) of the 153-158" track. The turbo guys like them long because they have crazy power and live on hill climbing.

If you haven't been here long, you will learn not to buy into everyone's opinion. Lot's of people feel the need to hype their sled. Your sled is fine if it works for you. Enjoy - let it snow!

 

[89sandman]

162 rules the deep, just ask if anyone has gone down from a 162 to a 153, you won't find many...

 

[Snowbyrd]

162 rules the deep, just ask if anyone has gone down from a 162 to a 153, you won't find many...

you may find more than you think<
If it has a track over 144" it will be enough to ride MOST conditions we see, it just makes it more challenging.
If all you ride is vertical and ultra deep fluff then the larger tracks are a must, HP should also be on the list of upgrades if that is the case

 

[graveler]

you may find more than you think<
If it has a track over 144" it will be enough to ride MOST conditions we see, it just makes it more challenging.
If all you ride is vertical and ultra deep fluff then the larger tracks are a must, HP should also be on the list of upgrades if that is the case

when are you going to step up?????

 

[sled-fiend]

Thanx for the replies. Getting the highmark is not even being considered with this sled. I know the climbing abilities are a joke in comparison to anything boosted (coming off a Tapex) I might as well keep it the way it is. I had an 08 M8sp 153'' before and had a blast. I'm sure my piped and clutched 09 will only be better

 

[WyoBoy1000]

wet heavy snow, I'd keep it and see. If I weighed under 200lbs I'd prob get a 153 for that kind of snow. Although a 09 162 is easier to ride than a 08 153. It will make you a better rider.

 

[Snowbyrd]

when are you going to step up?????

To what?????

 

[Cyle]

I wouldn't go back to anything less then a 162" either. It's not just for climbing, anything deep and you'll want it longer. The nice thing is if you screw up in the deep they are a lot more forgiving. A 153" will go a ton of places just fine and be fun, but once I went longer I can't go back. On the trails I don't find the length bothers me at all, but it sure comes in handy a lot. I think it depends on the weight of sled and rider a lot to, my sled is kinda heavy and so am I so a bigger track is a lot more needed.

But then again, you've got a 15" wide, so yet again less surface area then most on 16". Something else to consider, your not much better off then a 16x144".

 

[sled-fiend]

FWIW I'm 180-185.