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Maxtrax MKII
Shipping · Apr 15, 2022long term
“The category-defining recovery board. Pricey and bulky. Worth every penny when you bury yourself in sand 40 miles from pavement.”
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About the brand
Maxtrax
Specifications
- colors
- orange, olive, gunmetal
- material
- reinforced nylon
- weight
- 7.7 lbs
- load rating
- 10000 lbs
Long-term test log
- Initial installApr 15, 2023 · 0 mi
Terrain: mounted on rear cargo basket
Mounted MKII pair to rear cargo basket using factory pin kit. No issues with install.
- First real recoverySep 22, 2023 · 8,400 mi
Terrain: sand
Dug ourselves into Glamis dunes. Boards plus aired-down tires got us out in two cycles.
- 12-month checkApr 15, 2024 · 14,200 mi
Terrain: sand, mud, graded dirt
No deformation. Tooth wear minor on 2 boards. UV fade visible. Mount kit pins still hold.
- 36-month checkApr 15, 2026 · 47,800 mi
Terrain: sand, mud, slickrock, graded dirt
Three years on the rig. Two real recoveries (Glamis, Mojave). UV-faded but structurally sound. Verdict holds.