Track legnth 155 or163?

[mgd04]

I have rode a 155 for years and last year I rode a couple of 163's. I snow checked a xm 163, I think the new long tracks are very nimble and can climb like bastards.

 

[Weirboondocking]

A 163 is every bit as nimble as the 154. The only things a 154 does better then a 163 is stand on end and they seem to jump a bit better. The big advantage to the 163 is that you can slow down a bit more to plan your next move, this might only be the difference of half a second but it sure helps. My wife rides a 163 and she is a small person, she says she likes the time it gives her and that its easy to handle. Also if you ride in a lot of hard pack the 154 might push a bit less.

short answer is go long.

 

[Korey]

163 all the way. I own both and I'll never go back to a 155. Same as everyone else here said better flotation and handles just as easy as a comparable 155

 

[Play more]

Thanks going to go 163 will be a new change being I've always had 155 look forward to it!

 

[rmk mod]

121 all the way!!!! Way easier to pull skilees all day and really that's what it's all about.

 

[neilsleder]

I always thought 154 where the best length when I had my summit hill climb. Then I bought a 162 and won't go back. You don't notice the extra length when riding. And when the snow is 4' I never thought man I wish I had a shorter track!


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[OOC ZigZag]

163 in XMX will feel like 154 anyway. With 50 % less rider input required to go the same places it doesnt really matter.

 

[GYMBRAT]

Rode everything BUT a 174" and this season I will be, excited to make it perform for me! Ima big ole boy so I can usually toss anything around pretty easily

 

[sledneck_03]

depends on how you ride and what you weigh. Im mid 200s and ride trees 4000-6000 ft, i went with a 163 to float more. If i was 170-190 lbs a 155 would would work great. if i road 6000-10000 in bowls would probably just need a 155