Is Camso the same as camoplast?
Camoplast Solideal has changed its name to Camso. Canadian snowmobile track manufacturer Camoplast Solideal – the company that makes the factory-installed tracks for Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha snowmobiles – has changed its name to Camso and created a new logo for the brand.
Who makes camoplast?
Camso
Camso is the leading manufacturer of snowmobile tracks. They supply snowmobile tracks to brands such as Arctic Cat, Polaris, Skidoo and Yamaha. Camso used to be called Camoplast. They changed their brand name in 2015.
Where are Camoplast tracks made?
Camso manufactures and distributes pneumatic, airless and solid tires, tracks, driven and trailed conversion track systems and OEM undercarriages. The company was founded in 1982, and is based in Magog, Quebec, Canada. It also has branches and manufacturing plants in America, Asia and Europe.
Who makes Camso?
Michelin
Three years after rebranding itself as Camso, the tables have turned, as Camso has been purchased by France-based Michelin. The price of the acquisition is a reported $1.45 billion. Based in Magog, Quebec, the privately-owned Camso was originally a division of the Bombardier company before being spun off in 1982.
Where are Camso snowmobile tracks made?
Plattsburgh, New York
Camoplast is highly confidential about corporate and trade information, but this 12-minute video shared with us today by Camoplast (produced by a PBS television station in New York) shows inside the company’s snowmobile track manufacturing plant in Plattsburgh, New York.
Where are Composit tracks made?
Russia
Composit snowmobile tracks are manufactured in Russia and exported to Composit International in Minnesota for distribution throughout the United States and Canada, said Dale Fett, owner of Composit International.
What is an Ice Ripper track?
The Ice Ripper XT series of Camso – Camoplast snowmobile tracks features: Factory pre-studded for improved traction and confidence. Ripsaw-derivative attack angled lugs provide excellent forward and lateral bite. 1.25 inch lug height means better on-trail traction, handling and stability over lower lug height tracks.
Does Michelin own Camso?
Michelin completes the acquisition of Camso, thereby strengthening its global leadership position in the specialty business.
How fast can an ATV Go with tracks?
I top out about 45-50 MPH, but for most purposes, that’s plenty, certainly for me. Hunter, I agree, the tracks do add weight and friction, and even though they are gear reduction via the drive gear built into the tracks (the reason they go slower) they will work better with the big bores.
Is Camso part of Michelin?
What is an R rated snowmobile track?
There are things about “R” tracks that are far superior to regular tracks, especially when you are considering oval racing. The R rating also ensures that the inner fiberglass rod structure is adequate to support the load on the track applied by the studs.
Are Composit tracks any good?
Exceptional product for trail riding. Traction and handling were great, breaking was good, and with a season that brought a lot of road running and riding on ice, there is no appreciable wear on the track. For a fully clipped, 2-ply track, the price of the composite products is exceptional for the price.