Not seeing any good deals on a Patriot 9R XCR 129. 30g's after taxes is a little insane.

I've never had and issue with conventional studs that wasnt self inflicted. Not really meant for excavating or stump grinding. I run 180 studs on 129 tracks. Heavy on rotation but pull like a Clydesdale. I prefer pull over top speed. I ran an ice ripper on a 2018 Blizzard 600 the wife mostly rode. Not bad for sliding the sled through corners but lacked in acceleration and stopping power. I rode last season completely studless for the first time in years. Thats some fun riding for sure but creates alot of "Oh Shyte" moments. Not a fan of the ass end trying to pass the front end. If you tend to be aggressive in the tight stuff, studs will save your life over and over.  A heavily studded track requires you check track tension, idlers and overall rear suspension more frequently but most riders do that anyway. Be prepared for more vibes and noise.

Read the previous posts, and you’ll soon find out fella!!!my goodness your too easy of a target!!

As we all know… he misses most of what is directed his way…cheap entertainment!

So what did you end up doing?