New Type of Tracks - Chanel Tracks

[Buzz]

Well we can all be honest. You'll never please all of the people all of the time, and that's okay. I will say history repeats itself over and over again. We can agree or disagree, but honest discussion will always prevail. Thick skin never hurt anyone.

[plott hound]

Well we can all be honest. You'll never please all of the people all of the time, and that's okay. I will say history repeats itself over and over again. We can agree or disagree, but honest discussion will always prevail. Thick skin never hurt anyone.

amen to that statement brother!

[Sparx]

My bad, I missed that post so didn't understand the threats made. I've just seen the hatred over time for certain brands being mentioned on the forum that weren't sponsors. I personally just like to tell it like it is and brand loyalty is the last thing on my agenda.

[mightymaxIV]

Hey!~ stop all the talk, wheres the video!!!!???????

[mowbizz]

Hey!~ stop all the talk, wheres the video!!!!???????

Plenty of vids on youtube...google "chanel/channel" tracks.

[Sparx]

If anyone wants to see Escargo track vids in beaver ponds Youtube username Sparxtreme

[plott hound]

escargot tracks look pretty good sparx.but unlike adair tracks they don't cure cancer. sigh lol

[Aahicnow]

Do not know why everyone was saying chanels don't swim at all. I finally got a chance to get my 6x6 ic with chanels on it on to the lake and while it does swim better in reverse than forward and I am not going to set any speed records i did move around a lot better than when i just had tires. With tires alone i could not move at all in the water. I have a mod that i am just waiting to get on the plasma table with that should improve the swim ability of the chanels by creating a bolt on paddle similar in design to the outside of a escargo track. I will post results when i try this.

[Buzz]

Hey!~ stop all the talk, wheres the video!!!!???????

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE_GQCjbxE4

very short video, will have more soon but of course don't have a lot of time for playing this time of year. This machine has paddles 2.5" tall, every 6th grouser. I believe that every 4th grouser 2" tall is even better. Testing a couple other combinations to include conquest, avenger, and Mudd-Ox Vengeance with 14" Vendetta tires and this style set-up to give you guys accurate comparisons. Seems like the spacing and paddle height dictate what track speed works the best.

[Sparx]

Good work as usual on the vids Buzz, one day I might get into the whole video editing thing. I'm going to have to get some good muskeg vids soon of the Escargo's. Plott Hound, you are too funny. If Adairs cure cancer I might very well find out someday for myself. haha

[ARGOJIM]

Here is a good swimming video, I think. Impressed me, and shows the paddles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXmhdsB-78U

[Buzz]

ArgoJim, those particular paddle-shapes (full chevron scoop), ended up being slower than expected in the water. Other paddle shapes have proven to work much better. I expected more out of the chevrons, but that's why you test em right? But still better than no paddles bolted on

[ARGOJIM]

In the newer video the paddles where unrecognizable to me, too far away.

[BigJoe]

your are right. I'm dealing with this issue now with two argos. It's all ok to use any track when you're driving on flat terrain or snow but when you're operating on un-even ground, that's where the problem starts. The chaneltracks are great, i have a set and it has cause me grief from uneven ground or deep ruts in the road.

[Buzz]

The chaneltracks are great, i have a set and it has cause me grief from uneven ground or deep ruts in the road.

If seems like you meant to say, “it has not caused me grief from uneven ground or deep ruts”