ROTATIONAL MASS MATTERS
How much power are you losing with the "other guys"?
"Typically, and speaking in generalities, for each thousand foot gain in elevation, horsepower drops by three-percent. Given that, at 6,000 feet a 150 horsepower motor will lose 18-percent of its hp (6 x .03 = 0.18). So, this 150 hp, with 18-percent less horses (27 less) will slap a mountain face with 123 ponies. Add to that, an approximate 40 percent hp loss through the transmission — mostly through track rotation — this now 123 HP motor (123 X .40) is delivering 73.8 hp at the rear axle. The approximate 40-percent hp loss is charged to rotating mass, as well as binding, slippage, redirecting the twisting forces and resistance."
Source: https://www.snowmobile.com/how-to/seeing-the-light-on-lite-1056.html
GTS .62 Aluminum Backer
Clearly our 6061 T6 Backer is significantly lighter than our competitors. The scales don't lie!
Competitor #1 Aluminum
The time old classic, the heaviest stud backer which is still a two piece design with two failure points.
Competitor #2 Plastic
The classic, sideways backers. A one piece design, that is proven not to stay in place. Just look at used sleds.
GTS .87 Aluminum Backer
Our taller backer is still lighter than Competitor #1 and is negligibly more than Competitor #2's plastic.
Today's Sleds Have More Power and Deeper Lug Tracks
So, why are you using the same stud backer you used twenty years ago?
Because, nothing has changed... Until now...
Guaranteed Traction Solutions introduces the first, one piece
Billet Aluminum Backer focused on high-powered applications
Are you sure you're putting all your sled's power to the ground?
Our backers are a completely new design which incorporates the nut and backers into a single piece made of 6061 T6 billet aluminum.
BILLET ALUMINUM
ONE PIECE DESIGN
For those at Big East and Snowdeo last year you know our product is not only as light but lighter than plastic products out there but it is obviously stronger as it eliminates the two piece designs of the past. Our product incorporates the nut and washer into a singular product made of 6061 T6 Billet Aluminum.
Our Billet Aluminum Backers are Significantly Lighter than the traditional "Washer and Nut Design" but then what isn't?
Get The Most Out of Your Sled
Rotational Mass Is Key
Reducing your stud backer weight can reduce your rotational mass by over a pound!
What shocks most people is we are lighter than the Chinese plastic backers.
Three Backer Heights for Any Application
The .62 Billet Backer
The lightest billet aluminum backer made of 6061 T6 available for racing and high performance trail applications where every ounce counts.
The .87 Billet Backer
Still as light as plastic backers with all the rigidity of 6061 T6 Aluminum for high performance trail riders seeking additional strength.
The 1.12 Billet Backer
The big boy, aimed at deep track trail sleds running tall lug tracks.
