Maxtrax Lites vs MKII

[TheIcemanCometh]

I am starting to put together a few recovery items and noticed the new Maxtrax Lites which are lighter and shorter 35" vs 45" which makes them a bit more storage friendly (i.e. in a sack inside). I see needs with some sand crossings but probably more likely with mud and definitely the icy back country winter parking area.

I am curious if others have purchased or used them. Definitely lighter weight but I as am more of an over lander they seem to be a reasonable choice.

 

[grinchy]

I like the boards stored outside. They get absolutely filthy and often smelly. I want no part of that inside.

They are light and aero and easy to strap to crossbars or in a roof rack.

 

[CT3]

I like the boards stored outside. They get absolutely filthy and often smelly. I want no part of that inside.

They are light and aero and easy to strap to crossbars or in a roof rack.

+1

If they ever get used they will need to go back outside.

 

[TheIcemanCometh]

Fair enough on the inside/outside thoughts. But as curious regarding the smaller size.

 

[Sandroad]

Thanks for pointing these out. I might give myself a Christmas present.

 

[skrypj]

Where i have used my boards most was in deep snow where flotation was important, so I would tend to steer towards the larger ones.

That said, I bought a set of short no name boards that I carry around in my Chevy Bolt in the winter. The regular maxtrax are too long to fit in the car conveniently. And believe it or not I have used the traction boards with my Bolt. I got a 4Runner, Tesla, Toyota Sienna and my Bolt unstuck one day at the ski resort when it was dumping snow.

 

[TeCKis300]

That's impulse buy pricing for a high quality board. Hardest decision might be color if it came in something other than black.

 

[Gazziza]

You drive a heavy full size SUV, get the original manly maxtrax mk2. The maxtrax lite would be for crossovers, sedans, subaru's and prius's...

 

[TheIcemanCometh]

Point taken. However, Maxtrax lites are rated to 3500kg (7700lbs), the MKII are rated to 4500kg (9900lbs). A loaded LC is 3000kg total as such they would be capable of handling the weight as 3000kg is distributed. The real difference is the length.

 

[Fisher23]

I use the Tred 1100 boards. I am in soft sand a lot, and times in the mining shelf roads with loose quartz and they have worked really well.

The max tracks are also good but much more $$.