Posts : 2677 Points : 8483 Join date : 2011-05-01 Age : 52 Location : Wake Forest, NC
Subject: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:54 pm
These guys are sponsors at the FJ Summit and if I get a deal, I was thinking of getting a set for the beach.....any thoughts?
http://www.maxtrax.com.au/
crogers6569 Tail Gunner
Posts : 926 Points : 5962 Join date : 2011-05-08
Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:18 am
if your in really soft sand by yourself and like to dig... sure go for it.
I honestly think that a 2x6 would do the same thing for sand though
David B ADMINISTRATOR
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Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:33 am
crogers6569 wrote:
if your in really soft sand by yourself and like to dig... sure go for it.
I honestly think that a 2x6 would do the same thing for sand though
Good thinking.....just figured it would be good to have these on hand
CarolinaCruiser15 Gunner
Posts : 1720 Points : 6797 Join date : 2011-05-09 Age : 42 Location : Raleigh, NC
Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:17 pm
Interesting concept. I guess theyre saying the raised upper part would grab the tire better than, say, a 2x6? If theyre not too expensive (relative statement of course!) Id say go for it. I wouldnt personally spend too much unless I planned on moving to the beach.
CarolinaCruiser15 Gunner
Posts : 1720 Points : 6797 Join date : 2011-05-09 Age : 42 Location : Raleigh, NC
These guys are sponsors at the FJ Summit and if I get a deal, I was thinking of getting a set for the beach.....any thoughts?
http://www.maxtrax.com.au/
David, I meant to tell you, when I was at 4 Wheel Parts on Glenwood Ave last week I saw these. It was a different brand but the exact same product. If I remember correctly, they were $150 for a set (2) and they were in a huge box right up front by the register.
David B ADMINISTRATOR
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Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:21 am
CarolinaCruiser15 wrote:
David B wrote:
These guys are sponsors at the FJ Summit and if I get a deal, I was thinking of getting a set for the beach.....any thoughts?
http://www.maxtrax.com.au/
David, I meant to tell you, when I was at 4 Wheel Parts on Glenwood Ave last week I saw these. It was a different brand but the exact same product. If I remember correctly, they were $150 for a set (2) and they were in a huge box right up front by the register.
Thanks for the heads up. I will see what the vendor is selling them for at the Summit (usually they offer good discounts), and pending that, I may make a trip to 4wParts to check them out.
David B ADMINISTRATOR
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Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:41 pm
I am thinking these are worth the money.....
CarolinaCruiser15 Gunner
Posts : 1720 Points : 6797 Join date : 2011-05-09 Age : 42 Location : Raleigh, NC
Whoa. Ok, Im impressed. Im not sure a piece of wood could work since there would be no traction. Never tried it before though so I dont know. I like those things.
Notice how there wasnt a single stuck FJ!
David B ADMINISTRATOR
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Hey Rolando, I think David should give everyone a demonstration while we're out there. They definitely look to be a very useful product. I seriously doubt a 2x6 would work as easily especially in muddy situations.
David B ADMINISTRATOR
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Hey Rolando, I think David should give everyone a demonstration while we're out there. They definitely look to be a very useful product. I seriously doubt a 2x6 would work as easily especially in muddy situations.
Agreed on the 2x6...we can try to get stuck away from the water....LOL Jami, feel free to dig in!!!
CarolinaCruiser15 Gunner
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Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:10 am
David that unfortunately will probably be me, hahahaha!
CarolinaCruiser15 Gunner
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Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:21 am
SIGN ME UP!!!!!!
As long as the caption to the video online says that I INTENTIONALLY got stuck!!! haha
David B ADMINISTRATOR
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Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:32 am
we will get video for sure!!!! of all that get stuck.....LOL
FJerYuri Trail Scout
Posts : 189 Points : 5046 Join date : 2011-08-31 Location : China Grove NC
Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:32 pm
Well? Where is the video of the maxtrax?
David B ADMINISTRATOR
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Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Fri Nov 04, 2011 5:14 pm
FJerYuri wrote:
Well? Where is the video of the maxtrax?
Well....the only time anyone got stuck, I was not there and had the Maxtrax with me.....my fail....
However, we were fortunate enough to have Cliff and his winch along to get Scott and himself out by attaching to Rolando....now THAT should have been caught on film, but I only think they took still pics....
So maybe next time or, hopefully, this winter will bring some snow to try them out...
Southeast Overland VENDOR - SEO
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Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:09 pm
A MAXTRAX is designed with rough top and bottom surfaces to assist with grip where as a 2x6 is smooth, doesn't have leash points, lashing points, ramps, designed to dig with, handles, storage points, etc.
Much of the price of a set of MAXTRAX is in the materials used. It is very strong and durable but does have a significant price. The Smittybilt copies are not made with the same material and appear to me to be reverse engineered (copies) from the original MAXTRAX design. I don't expect the copies to be on the market too long...
MSRP on the MAXTRAX are $299. We have them on sale (click here) at $270 and can deliver for free to events.
CarolinaCruiser15 Gunner
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Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:12 pm
Great info Steve. Thanks for sharing!
Southeast Overland VENDOR - SEO
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Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:20 pm
CarolinaCruiser15 wrote:
Great info Steve. Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome. I'd be happy to demonstrate a pair at an event. We need to go wheeling!
CarolinaCruiser15 Gunner
Posts : 1720 Points : 6797 Join date : 2011-05-09 Age : 42 Location : Raleigh, NC
Subject: Re: Maxtrax extraction and recovery Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:22 pm
Southeast Overland wrote:
CarolinaCruiser15 wrote:
Great info Steve. Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome. I'd be happy to demonstrate a pair at an event. We need to go wheeling!
Poor David has had his since before our OBX trip in Oct and hasnt gotten to use them yet. lol. I agree on the wheeling. As soon as URE opens up or if theres anything in your neck of the woods. Im usually down in Gastonia, NC a few weekends a month and could probably shoot down, depending on distance.
smoky cruiser Tail Gunner
Posts : 656 Points : 5487 Join date : 2012-01-19 Age : 44 Location : weaverville nc
Subject: plywood Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:53 pm
Rip off. pressure trated plywood with herculiner, and roofing screws for metal roofing have a hex head almost identical to the traction on maxx traxxs. Plus only about 20 bucks, and just redo in 10 years when they are toast.
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