Single Point vs.
Triple Point Carbides

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Tester #4

The same rider (riding on the same sled; riding in the same area) using single point carbides and triple point carbides.

Used Single Point Carbide with just over 4,000 miles
Rider: Tester #4
Sled: 2000 Arctic Cat - 1000 Pantera
Ridden in UP of Michigan
Note how much steel next to the turning carbide has worn away.


Same used Triple Point Carbide with just over 7,200 miles
Rider: Same Tester #4
Sled: Same 2000 Arctic Cat - 1000 Pantera
Also ridden in UP of Michigan
Note the lack of wear on the steel next to the turning carbide!


 

Same used Triple Point Carbide with 8800 miles after the 2006 season

 

Cross-section at the center of the carbide

Used Type IV 8" Good-n-Ugly
Note how the steel has worn away next to the turning carbide. This rod has less wear than the Arctic Cat rod in the other photo.

New height:   .610
Worn height:   .508
Difference:   .102
 
 
 


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