ya, contrary to popular belief there isn't a track out there that will hook up as hard on hardpack as studs will. if you're a trail rider it's hands down the best investment you can make. as a kid I smashed/flipped/rolled alot of sleds from excess track spin. At the time I just thought it was normal, that it had to be that way, once i studded one I realized that no, you don't always have to be fighting for traction, it's not necessary to be sideways thru a corner, it's just slow and dangerous. Anyways, long storey short, I won't ride a sled without studs ever again, it's unnecessary, dangerous, and slow.