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<blockquote data-quote="nailsbeats" data-source="post: 9252" data-attributes="member: 784"><p>The answer for steep grades is (1) a track machine, or (2) heavy over the tire tracks. </p><p>Track machines are amazing as far as stability and traction. The weight of the machine is low and spread out. Also, their is much more square footage of grip touching the ground.</p><p>TRACTION: If you are the wrong way on a steep grade and you break traction, you can slide and roll easily with the kinetic energy you created. </p><p>STABILITY: Tracks spread out the ground preasure and allow you to go over obstacles smoother because objects can't get between your tires and bounce you.</p><p>Without getting a different machine, the best solution would be an investment in a good set of Over The Tire tracks. If you put a good heavy set on, it will add a lot of weight down low and won't even feel like the same machine. Pushing power will also be greatly increased due to the added traction.</p><p>If either of these solutions aren't an option and you are nervous about the grade, then do like Taz said and get your ass end facing uphill and go slow. Better safe than sorry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nailsbeats, post: 9252, member: 784"] The answer for steep grades is (1) a track machine, or (2) heavy over the tire tracks. Track machines are amazing as far as stability and traction. The weight of the machine is low and spread out. Also, their is much more square footage of grip touching the ground. TRACTION: If you are the wrong way on a steep grade and you break traction, you can slide and roll easily with the kinetic energy you created. STABILITY: Tracks spread out the ground preasure and allow you to go over obstacles smoother because objects can't get between your tires and bounce you. Without getting a different machine, the best solution would be an investment in a good set of Over The Tire tracks. If you put a good heavy set on, it will add a lot of weight down low and won't even feel like the same machine. Pushing power will also be greatly increased due to the added traction. If either of these solutions aren't an option and you are nervous about the grade, then do like Taz said and get your ass end facing uphill and go slow. Better safe than sorry. [/QUOTE]
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