The purpose of this test is to show what quality vs cheap can handle. Quality you can abuse, cheap you can not. You will see which you need to take care of and NOT use as a bridge and which ones are more durable and can handle pretty much ANYTHING!! "To make an Omelette you must break some eggs" IF you are offended by seeing boards break LET it be known that recovery tracks were harmed in this video. For the record its your choice, buy cheap or quality I'm not going to tell you what to do. Just know what you are in for. What else would you like us to test (not recovery tracks we just did it :D ) Thanks for watching

@dualcablowlux

4 жыл бұрын

Ronny Dahl storage cases, ratchet straps, eskies (ice duration)

@jeep6242

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not offended at the breakage I'm bummed with so much money spent there was not more to the test.

@Niemand411

4 жыл бұрын

Traditional Sand boards out of alluminium vs Maxtraxx

@einfelder8262

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeep6242 What? Simple test to immediate failure not extensive enough?

@jeep6242

4 жыл бұрын

@@einfelder8262 Yes.

My only gripe with the test is going backwards- The support structure on the back of the traction boards was never engineered to be driven over upside down and flexed in reverse- it completely defeats the structural design of the boards. So when you drive over them backwards and flex them in reverse I expect even the toughest ones to get damage. They aren't engineered to be driven over incorrectly. As with a winch, all recovery gear must be used correctly if it is going to perform correctly (fortunately traction boards are far safer to misuse than a winch).

@sergedacunha6028

Жыл бұрын

The reverse driving is the same thing as bridge test. I think when you are recovering your vehicle in off-road condition there is no engineered scenario. You have to do what is necessary to be unstuck and this is where the Maxtrax are impressive. I was very doubtful to put some many money on recovery tracks but it’s worth every penny.

@Owl566

Жыл бұрын

This was a torture test. Things you’re likely to do when the other option is a $3000 tow recovery, so sacrificing some $300 dollar boards is easily a good choice. I doubt anyone would drive over them backwards but does give an accelerated wear view… The Maxtraxx nailed it. One of the few “engineered for military” things that actually bloody worked! I’ll be buying Maxtraxx now. Just the standard. I don’t need the extreme.

I only do beach driving and use them for extra traction in soft sand. My Treds are still fine, no damage in 5 years. My point is, not everyone would not be sticking them in a hole at 90º or using them as a bridge, and therefore buy what you like that is suitable for the type of driving you do.

@7kyro

4 жыл бұрын

Until, you know, they get used to get someone unstuck elsewhere.

@zoolkhan

3 жыл бұрын

@@7kyro in this demo no one was stuck, and needed to get unstuck - i am pretty sure when that moment comes, that you can unstuck yourselve also wita cheap one. maybe not 100 times .. maybe only 3 times - but that may all that someone requires. in most situations they will be put before some tyres as flat as possible on the ground, and the tires would maybe pull it into the hole theyre in while pulling themselves out - and thats it. No way anyone ever need 90° bending - and that in the wrong direction. (against design, hitting it on the underside) Sure the pricey ones will withstand that - but that is not what theyre made for. If you need that kind of resilience from a recovery track, then perhaps you should work on your driving skills. In the 50 first years of my life i didnt have "recovery tracks" on stand by in the car. I used floor mats, tree branches and whatever else was at hand....what i want to say is, one does try to drive in a manner, that a recovery stays a rare event. Risk averse.

@officialWWM

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly mate. I bought 4 XBull tracks for the price of 2maxtracks…and they are still going strong 4 years later!

@zebur4170

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'll really only ever need them for snow where i live

@lueyR

10 ай бұрын

Youre just cheap

The Best ones are those that you remember to take whit you😄

I would like to see the same test on any of these that have faded sitting in the sun on a roof rack all day everyday.

@JeepTrailsandBarbells

4 жыл бұрын

I have the X bulls for about a year now i used it to get my titan out a mud hole and it shattered. If you go to my channel and watch "2019 nissan titan stuck in mud" and skip to 7:22 and watch from there you will see what happens. Its not good.

As the old saying goes, “when you buy quality, you only cry once”.

@bogged2theeyeballs695

4 жыл бұрын

Agree. "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of the cheap price."

@xXEVAKU8Xx

4 жыл бұрын

It’s “buy once, cry once”

@projectn1997

4 жыл бұрын

@@xXEVAKU8Xx I had to double take the OP quote as I never heard it like that LOL

@dancinpigeons4130

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a nissan. Explains why i cry so much

@Smokeyr67

3 жыл бұрын

“Buy cheap, buy twice”

I thought the X-Bull did rather well, considering the cost. I'm in for a pair at 60 USD, when they break I'll think about upgrading. That's 1/5th the cost of Maxtrax.

I have four of the origonal maxtrax and they have been brilliant!! On the roof full time for a couple of years and they just work:)

This was exactly what we wanted to see. Well done! Great test examples. Now we totally understand why you should pay 3 times more for a quality product that could get you out of a jam. ~Mark & Teresa

Thanks for the video. I think price and projected use has a lot to do with it. If you are someone who might not off road a ton or does trails where you probably wont need a recovery pad, the X-Bulls for $80 are probably a good deal as you may never need them but if you do they will hold up for a few uses. On the other hand if you are someone who treks off into the wilderness or does more extreme trails, spending the $400+ on recovery pads that you will probably use regularly is worth it.

These "test to destruction" type videos of 4WD gear are EXCELLENT ... thank you ... more of these :)

NOW THIS IS A GREAT VID . Thanks to all involved

Great video and good information for when I go to choose some tracks and what would work for me. I’m glad to see you two making more videos together you both make a great team 👍👍👍

I always imagine the ceo’s of these companies clenching their butt’s while whatching this sort of video’s 😂

@danielfuller10

4 жыл бұрын

Nah. For the the average consumer, they will check the prices for each and go with the best ones they can afford at that time. Unless your product is an utter failure, having it in a video like this is great advertisement

@grwolf272

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielfuller10, I’d disagree. I sure won’t be buying the losers.

@stevenemes3937

2 жыл бұрын

@@grwolf272 why?? I've been in many situations where I use my cheap no name brand trax, none of those scenarios were a 90 degree angle of the trax or using them as a bridge, this test was stupid and doesn't simulate a real world situation.

I'm a casual off road driver and have a set of tracks for emergency situations rather than regular use. I bought X-bull from Ebay for less than $70 a pair. I they get me out of trouble once it's money well spent and if they don't survive they are cheap to replace. If I did a lot of off road driving, particularly hard tracks I'd spend the money on Maxtrax.

@madcratebuilder

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. I have used my X-Bull in snow and sand, got me out with no damage other than a few studs rubbed down.

@monroefive-o40

4 жыл бұрын

Bryce Letcher Lots cheeper than a tow truck. Most around here in Ga just to winch you out is around $200.

@user-vw4hv4dj4e

4 жыл бұрын

Purchased a set of maxtrax used (only tyre marks) for 100 dollar lol

@Phil_McAvity

4 жыл бұрын

We certainly live in a “throwaway society”.

@JimsRobot

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah same here. If I see heavy mud or dodgy looking sand I avoid it, but my x-bulls are there for "just in case". Might never even use them.

I have the X-Bulls and am surprised they did as well as they did in this test. In cold temperatures they tend to be less maliable and shatter under stress.

I've gone and collected branches and large sections of bark to go under the wheels at times, to get out from boggy areas, so any board will save me that effort. I carry the X-Bull version, costing $25 per tread (on special). I only need them to get me out of the bog (or sand), and they work just fine for that.

@Tanner731

4 жыл бұрын

when the lugs get toasted just drill them out and replace with a nut/bolt and washers!

@Liam-ly8rv

4 жыл бұрын

Agree. I usually hit the tracks hardest it winter and in the snow. Any track helps. I've still had to collect branches to help the tracks or build a path of the main track.

@yamahafan7330

4 жыл бұрын

Good test but you're supposed to use two together to make a bridge. You probably already know that though.

How about trying it in actual mud? Durability or strength mean nothing if they can't get you traction.

This was a test I really wanted to see. Thanks for it! Like, subscribed!

They are called recovery boards for a reason they are made to give you traction and that's how you should be testing them! They aren't called bridge boards or I can fold 90 degrees boards

@mandlakei2513

3 жыл бұрын

fair enough, I guess the point was to show that if a board can go through hell and back during testing then it will probably never disappoint during actual fair use.

@Frissdas1207

3 жыл бұрын

spoke like a true prius owner.

Great video Ronny and Torbs thanks.

Will share, this is a great review! Thanks for posting. Our rides are seeing recovery boards more often now and people usually buy the better ones to avoid breaking.

Great review thanks again Ronny!

I LOVE your trucks, wish we had those here in America! Good video

You made MY choice very easy today. Thanks!

Been 4wding 30 years, I’ve never stuck something like that in a vertical position to assist in a recovery😂 Top one Ronny👍🏻👍🏻

Double stack the X-Bulls. For $65us I can buy 3 times as many X bulls than the Maxtracks

@JarrodCardno

3 жыл бұрын

Buy once, buy right. You wouldn't want them snapping when your remote

@mikehancho5286

3 жыл бұрын

@@JarrodCardno I have seen matrax snap to. This buy once cry once shit is only a justification for spending top dollar to look overland cool. I beat the shit out of xbulls last winter. They are still fine.

@JarrodCardno

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikehancho5286 definetly not, I've bought all the cheap stuff, and never again. This time around I've gone all out of the best quality gear and have not regret a single cent

@mikehancho5286

3 жыл бұрын

@@JarrodCardno good luck with your snake oil $100 sport broverlander! Jist another "I buy only the best" simp.

@kyotoau9095

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikehancho5286 You sound like a prole tbh

Thank you Ron and Patreon! Awesome video. :-)

I've got a set of 6 original maxtrax as I have a camper trailer. They got me out of a creek bed on the Old Tele Track when my brand new winch let me down.

Good test Ronny, reaffirmed my decision about buying a second set of Maxtrax and that you get what you pay for!

THANK YOU! HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR GOOD ONES FOR THE PRICE ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BE WITH YOU ON YOUR JOURNEYS ALWAYS ! ENJOYED !

Thanks for this video guys much appreciated. I know 100% what tracks I'm going to spend my money on now. I was considering cheaper because money isn't something I have lots of. But after this definitely worth the extra for the maxtraks.

What an awesome video! Thanks a lot to all who contributed

I am glad I purchased two sets of the Maxxtrax MKII now that I know they hold up. Thanks for the test of the recovery boards. One Maxxtrax purchase last a long time over the cheaper knockoffs designed for one time use.

Good video! I never had Maxtrax, I went straight from the start with TRED Pros and got four of them - I figured ARB wouldn’t endorse and sell junk. I’m super happy with their performance (I drive a 4Runner)

Thanks for the video. Definitely sticking with Maxtrax MK2

nice testing! Would've been interesting to do a wheel spin test to see which teeth last longer especially between the original maxtrax and the tred pros...

I was going to buy the X-Bull but glad I saw your video cause you just saved me some money. Thanks a lot guys.

I was really looking forward to this but these tests were a bit silly. I am never going to use a traction board like this. I mean bridging something 98% the length of the board serves what purpose? The wheel falls into the same size hole as without the board. I would have liked to seen them used for normal extractions. If x-bulls, for instance can extract a vehicle 40 times before failing that would have been more useful info. Ramping up the difficulty of the tests would have yielded way more helpful info.

@4x4touring47

4 жыл бұрын

It's a torture test to see how they go in extreme situations. Obviously most people won't use then like this but it shows how they will fare in the long term . . . . . And you do pay for what you get

@jeep6242

4 жыл бұрын

@@4x4touring47 They could have been torture tested after actually using them for awhile. This is like doing a burn out and declaring the tire that pops last the winner. Useless for most people and providing the narrowest amount of data possible. I love this channel and am a Patreon supporter but this was a silly waste of money. Way more realistic field tests could have been done. Everyone already knows MTs have more durable plastic. Expensive way to prove that. The question is are the worth it for most people the way they use them in real life? No info here along those lines.

@k2svpete

4 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, those tests are all ramped up in difficulty. You cannot go out and try and replicate a real world recovery in exactly the same way multiple times. There are far too many variables.

@jeep6242

4 жыл бұрын

@@k2svpete lol. One test that bends one board 90 degrees and one that bends the board to the radius of the tire because the board has no hope of bearing the weight. Real gradual tests lol. It would have been trivial to simulate more realistic use. It also would have been trivial to just take the boards in trips and. Use them. Even one day at the beach would have been more interesting data.

@jeep6242

4 жыл бұрын

@@dreamingofdirtndiesel159 This is why I was so excited about this video initially. I thought we were going to get this kind of test with a bunch of brands and great RD narration and production quality.

Keep up the great content & Keep raising the bar!

Best review I've seen today.. Well done Gents...

Hey Mates from Dugout in SoCal. Thanks for the demo. I bought the MAXTRAX a couple weeks ago. And after watching your video I’m glad I did👍. Right after watching this video on KZread another recovery board came on. It was for action tracks. They looked like a very good comparable set. But the individual noted how those boards can be used on any surface and MAXTRAX can not be used on rocks and such. When I looked at my package it says do not use on on rocky surfaces when the temperature is below -20 C. My opinion is extreme cold makes almost any item more brittle. Thanks for all your videos I’ve learned a lot

Great video. You get what you pay for. I had the original maxtrax, used and abused them every second weekend for about 5 years before they finally died. Then I built some ramps out of steel and had them galvanised. Apart from being heavy, best thing ever! I'll post a picture of them for you all.

@k2svpete

4 жыл бұрын

Have a look at Bailey bridge panels or sand ladders.

I've got the Tred Pros which cost the same as the basic Maxtrax anyway so I'm happy they held up fairly well. The Tred Pros teeth are supposed to hold up better than the Maxtrax 2s to wheel spin I'd like to see that independently tested.

I love the new editing ronny (from a year ago to now), the energys nice for a change, just don't become someone your not to try please the online community 👍

@Ronny_Dahl

4 жыл бұрын

It’s just us being us, We tend to bring the energy off each other 🤙😁

@thatsgangsta2450

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ronny_Dahl it's very entertaining 😂

@brandonspain3483

4 жыл бұрын

100% agree Ronny what a bloody Legend keeping it real .

i have a set of Aldi track that I bought for a Fraser island trip in 2014, have used them heaps in sand, mud and they work great in snow which I drive in a lot in winter the vic high county. Think I payed $99 of them. Haven't used them as a bridge probably why they haven't broken yet. When they do brake will replace with maxtrax mk2. Biggest issue for me with the aldi ones is they don't stack together at all.

I have the smaller treds and I think they are actually a lot stronger due to the more compact size, and they go fine with my 31's. Had them for years and used them a heap of times in sand and never had a problem. Another interesting point though that I have observed online is only the Maxtrax can survive in freezing temperatures.

Excellent info! Awesome test. Cheers gents.

I have the original treds and I'm surprised how badly they did . . . . Looks like maxtrax it is next time round! Very useful info. Good work team Ronny and thanks Pat's 😁👍

Great Test Video - Really helped my decision making for our next Expedition adventure - Thanks !!!

I probably wouldn’t of paid 500 bucks for a set of those but now I’m seriously considering them !!! Show is great thank.

Just found your channel. Love the content. Entertaining, funny, and informative. I've been searching for a good recovery board comparison video. They are expensive in the states.

Great test. I bought the right ones😅 MAXTRAX MK2 for the win.... but dual and duel

Awesome vid. Editing point though: Dual means 2, Duel means contest.

@markedwards129

4 жыл бұрын

Ewan Walsh the English failed in the video title

Excellent video! Extremely useful thank you.

It's good to see you take your safety serious

Awesome testing! This really helped me decide!

The Maxsa Escaper Buddy is a popular Maxtrax MK2 alternative in the US. They're about $70 cheaper and work very well. I've used them in mud, as ramps, and put a 3500 quad cab Ram on them. They held up nicely. The only issue was that the treads burned off when the quad cab Ram got throttle happy and spun the tires. Still got him out of the ditch though!

Thanks it made my mind up cheers

Thanks for the vid 🤙🏻

Lifetime warranty on treds, only cracked one in a serious bog and they replace it free , one year later no deforms or cracks and been used a fair biy

@KR7PT

4 жыл бұрын

That lifetime warranty is what's attracting me to them. Yeah they're cheap but unlimited breakages.

@benwalker1744

4 жыл бұрын

@@KR7PT since posting this I've broken 3 more starting to get annoying destroying them and getting replacements

Very informative! Thank you very much!!!

great video! pretty happy about my purchase!

The two reasons we went for Treds instead of MaxTrax was the price and that Treds were offering a lifetime warranty. It looks like MaxTrax don't need to offer the warranty... I guess the one here that surprised me most was the Adli version. We use a lot of their camping gear and 4x4 stuff and most of it is pretty good. We have had one or two duds but in general their gear is worth a look - not the tracks though based on this test.

Test went as I expected but Im happy about that so my choice will remain the same. Cheers Steve

Thanks for this great comparison 🎉

Crazy boys. I bet you left bulk of empty beer bottles in the trolley behind. In muddy, I found X-Bull is more effective than Maxtrack. It doesn't slip so much on mud as it drag more mud volume underneath. I cracked my X on bridge use yet still survived 10+ normal recovery with multiple cracks and stress mark everywhere, can't wait to tear it apart.

Wow, fantastic results! Next time, the winter test!

Excellent (fun) work ... cheers!

Thank you Ronny for the sharing. I just placed an order for a pair of MaxTrax Mark II after watching your video. $239 a pair, bit pricy but it is good insurance than bogged in the middle of somewhere.

At the end of the day most people including myself, only want them for sand and a bit of mud. In which case the cheapest units are perfectly adequate.

@k2svpete

4 жыл бұрын

Except the first test replicates the deflection that they can be subject to in those environments and shows that they're not suitable.

@garyfoale3707

4 жыл бұрын

@@k2svpete I can see where OP is coming from, and if they're just having a bit of fun where its easy to get help, cheapies are probably ok. But if you're further away, and you can't just phone for a tow, the investment is a good one.

@mackf7275

4 жыл бұрын

That was my thinking. But the minute i needed the treds they failed.

I think you boys had far too much fun making this one 😂 I won't deny the original Max Trax are the best of the bunch & eventually, I'll get some but for over 5 years now the original Treds have done me just fine on all terrain types. I'll never see the extra $200 value in a set of Max Trax Extremes.

@gregmenniges5963

2 жыл бұрын

Look at Actiontrax. $330 with studs and hold more weight and made in USA.

@gqwarrior6694

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregmenniges5963 I'd rather pay the extra for the Austalian Max Trax when I eventually kill the Treds.

@gregmenniges5963

2 жыл бұрын

@@gqwarrior6694 you do you I was just trying to give an alternative option. I watched a video where they compared those two and for the price and how much I will use them max trax would have been twice as much

@gregmenniges5963

2 жыл бұрын

@@gqwarrior6694 they didn't even do the action trax though did they?

@gqwarrior6694

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregmenniges5963 Probably because they are unheard of in Australia & it would be near impossible to review every brand of recovery boards available on the planet. Max Trax have long proven to be among the best, if not the best available & being Australian myself, when I need a new set, I'll support the Australian made product rather than take a chance on a complete unknown from another country. Probably worth mentioning I didn't buy the Treds, they were given to me as a present by my family. If it had been up to me, I'd have bought Max Trax.

Thanks! great video 👏

Everyone on the planet knows MaxTrax are the best....And everything else is sub par. It comes down to what you can afford. Rich people win as usual

@jimmyjimmy951

4 жыл бұрын

Rick Mccraw You could look at it as a $300 investment for the regular MT,s ($200 if you shop savvy). Another way of looking at it is, five cartons of poor mans beer, five packs of poor mans cigarettes or one paid beach recovery (if your lucky). Some would rather invest in the cheap rather than decent safe recovery gear. I am no rich bloke in the scheme of things but do save to buy the best once. Amazed at how many people out on the tracks rely on others. IMO if you can’t afford reasonable safe recovery gear don’t go out and definatly don’t get stuck! Only my thoughts..👍🇦🇺

@aronmarden

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyjimmy951 👌 spot bloody on with the poor man's cigs/beer example. People cry poor but they also buy so much "cheap shit"

@d2kwazza57

4 жыл бұрын

I sadly bought TRED tracks would’ve been good to have this video two weeks ago

@k2svpete

4 жыл бұрын

The poor man pays twice. It's not about being rich, it's about value. Pay a bit more for an indisputably better product and use it for many years or go cheap and have them break first time. Your choice.

@samkitto010

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyjimmy951 the cheap man pays twice

For a second I was sad you weren't going to do your 'pop-in' intro! Did not disappoint!

I got Tred Pros because of availability in my area and glad I didn't cheap out lol

Strong work guys!

Good vid mate, original max trax are best bang for your buck. Cheers

@Noises

4 жыл бұрын

they cost the most, that's not what "best bang for buck" means. best bang for buck is cheapest option that does the job. And guess what? Digging a hole and driving over my tracks while they stick straight out of the sand is NOT the job I brought them for. Extra traction when I have to tow my neighbor's 2WD up their driveway in the wet season is the job I brought mine for. $70 off ebay and that was 4 years ago, still doing the job they were brought for. That's best bang for buck.

I live in Interior Alaska. Pretty much the opposite climate from "down under". Last winter (2019-2020) I used X-Bull boards to get our Ford Excursion out of the snow a couple of times. They are completely broken. This winter I got Maxtrax MKII's, but I haven't had to use them yet. We only have about 4 feet of snow this year instead of 8. The idea is the same though. You need a strong, flexible material that is not brittle in the cold.

I am so glad that I bought two sets of the standard Maxtrax. I've used them to recover my delighter from a ditch, used them as a bridge Two together and they barely flexed. Great value for money. As the say, "you get what you pay for". Maxtrax rock !

I’ve got treds and so far they are good, gotta also take in what type of vehicle is going to be driven over them. A Suzuki weighs a lot less than a landcruiser therefore won’t bend the tracks as much etc.

Some more real-world testing would have been more helpful. No one is going to stick a board in the ground at 90 degrees. How about the way a board could be abused by people that don't use them correctly. I own a set of x bulls and agree they are not as good as the MTs and more than likely won't last as long but for the price are definitely better value for money. Being able to purchase 3-4 set of x bulls against 1 of MTs also makes it more affordable to have a board under each wheel if needed and also for stacking for bridging purposes. Max Trax are a great product and you cant take that away from them. Best on the market, but for my money, I will stick with a lesser sturdy but affordable option.

@k2svpete

4 жыл бұрын

Watch again and listen as to why the boards are put at 90deg.

@DOCWHOK9

4 жыл бұрын

I think the X-Bull 10t would win a Bridging test.

@pb8582

4 жыл бұрын

@@k2svpete still doesn't matter why they are put at 90 degrees do you even own a 4wd?! In any situation I have never put one tracks at 90 degrees not even if I use them on a dead tree as a ramps. Do a proper test like this one. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qp99lNOJo8SfZqw.html that what you use tracks for. Champ

@garyfoale3707

4 жыл бұрын

I guess it also depends how far you are from being able to replace the track. If you can get to a shop and replace it with only a 50km drive, no worries. But if you're out back of Burke, and it's a couple days drive, I think the more durable equipment is worth investing in.

@jeep6242

4 жыл бұрын

@@pb8582 There is just no reason you could not do more realistic testing and then destruction testing. That is just a fact that most of the naysayers are refusing to admit. I get that some found this a great test. But that still doesn't change the fact you could have done other stuff first. Now Ronny made an editorial decision to not do that. I understand the reality of that but it makes no sense to me. I mean if your in the business of generating content why would you spend all this money to just destroy them in one video? You could have easily doubled this to include real world use, more realistic bench bench testing and then the destructive torture testing. Easily 2 videos worth of content there. For that alone I am mystified.

Nice one guys great review 👍😎🇳🇿

Happy holidays Ronnie. This vid introduced me to your channel almost a year ago.(subscribed/followed since) I would love to see more torture tests of budget equipment. Even the many new traction boards that have hit the market since.

That was a proper test of the materials used, no doubt they'd all get you off the soft sand once or twice but keep in mind they do bend around the tyre in soft sand. Many people commenting on the extreme tests being unreasonable but this is exactly what happens to them when used in soft sand. Max trax all the way, if you can't afford them make your own from 6x2 hardwood.

Awesome test thank you The Vermonter

I enjoy very much watching great video

Good vid. I replace the melted teeth with bolts. Just make sure the threaded protrusion is no longer than 10mm or so and they work fine.

This video was both hilarious and informative

This is an awesome and complete evaluation of track boards. Well done boys.

@jeep6242

4 жыл бұрын

Complete how? Zero real extractions were performed. I already knew MTs had better plastic. With no real world use no real world knowledge was gained.

The Maxtrax reminds me of when I was 16-years-old.

Good Video! Would be good to see which ones melt the quickest with spinning tyres. Also keen to know with the Maxtrax, if you have the older style and melt a grib could you potentially put in one of the metal studs that you can buy for the new style Maxtrax. I have two Treds and two standard Maxtrax at the moment.

I have 4 of the original Max Trax which I chose because I have Arthritic hands & I found them much easier to grip. Like you said too, the oly time knobs have been burnt is when someone else used them.

I can't speak for any of the cheap recovery boards as I've never used them, but I have the 'standard' MTs (which go on special every now and then) and I go on the beach at least once a month and they have NEVER failed me, been out of numerous soft sand situations with them. So if you're wanting to go out regularly, I recommend going the MTs. However, if you're only planning on going out a few times a year then the cheap ones will most probably last a while and you'll definitely get your money's worth out of them. They just might fail on you when you need them most... Hope that helps someone who is looking to buy. Thanks for reading

Max tracks are by far the best ive seen them used 100s of times

$500 for Maxtrax Xtreme.😲 I think i'll keep my X-Bulls.

@MrFastFarmer

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with X-Bulls mate.

@zaneh6224

4 жыл бұрын

Regular Maxtrax $249 and can be had for $199 on specials, X-Bulls are fine for average person, if you do a lot of serious 4WD and get into trouble a lot, I would spend the extra on Maxtrax regular.

@MrFastFarmer

4 жыл бұрын

Zane H “X-Bulls are fine for average person”. This is exactly why I will never buy them. Maxtrax owners are complete arrogant wankers...

@zaneh6224

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrFastFarmer Thank you for calling me an arrogant wanker, just because you have Maxtrax does not make you a wanker, I purchased mine because I like to buy something once and not have to replace it, plus I will support Australian Made any day rather than buy Chinese Shit that is going to break sooner or later, if you choose to buy X-Bull s, then great, that is your choice, I could say you are a tight arse wanker but that wouldn't be nice to judge someone on something that they purchase.

@zaneh6224

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrFastFarmer Actually your statement makes no sense Quoting "X-Bulls are fine for average person”. This is exactly why I will never buy them. Maxtrax owners are complete arrogant wankers..." so you are not an average person ? and you will never buy them, but you say Maxtrax owners are complete wankers, so which one are you and average Joe that won't buy X-Bulls or a complete wanker ? surely you can't be both

TREDs are aussie made and owned though. That's why I buy them. You should have mentioned that Ronny!

That is a product review awesome 👍👍

Maxtrax all the way... I have owned and loaned to my sons etc, one 6yrs old set of maxtrax used for many things as well as recovering bogged 4Bs, including my 2 SR5s and a cute little samuri later, however they have not been left on the roofracks stacking uv rays for days. Yes they have turned a little lighter colour over that time ;) I recon they are worth the extra cost if you want to go outback, solo lots... sanduning-beaching or bushbashing, need em and you can afford to choose maxtrax.

Awesome test mate! Definately get what you pay for go the Maxx trax!