Studding on the outside of a track
Often trail riders will ask
if they should stud the outside of the track. After testing several
different sleds and several different configurations, Woody’s recommends
studding on the outside for tracks with lug heights up to and including
1.25”. For riders concerned with placing studs too close to the edge of
the track, consider the following information:
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Studs placed at least 1” away from the edge of the track provide
excellent reliability and durability for the stud and the track.
Woody’s templates take this stud placement into account.
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Studs properly installed and tightened to the recommended torque
(100-120 inch-lbs.) significantly increase the life and durability of
the stud, regardless of the location of installation.
Even
though Woody’s now recommends studding on the outside for most tracks,
studding only down the center is a viable option for many riders. There
are several effective patterns that can be used. Our Universal Template
has “down the center” options for:
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96 and 144 patterns using single support plates
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96 pattern using Double Digger support plates
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144 pattern using both single and Double Digger support plates
The
benefits of studding only down the center of the track include:
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Fewer studs, less rotational weight
The
benefits of studding on the outside of the track include:
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More scratch lines, better hook up
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More stud contact with the trail in turns resulting in more
responsive cornering
Woody’s
originally recommended studding 1.25” lug height tracks down the center.
Since then, our test results have proven that 1.25” lug height tracks
perform just as reliably as lower lug height tracks with studs on the
outside.
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