Hi

I'm looking to purchase some sand plates and there's a significant differnence in price between Maxtrax and AOR's version.

Anyone had any experience of using both?

Is the Maxtrax worth the additional cost?

Regards

Jon

Hi, Jon -
I,ve never seen anyone in the club use sand plates. We either self-recover without them, or get an assist from a sand-mate. Let,s see if anyone else has anything to say about them....

Denasora wrote:Hi, Jon -
I,ve never seen anyone in the club use sand plates. We either self-recover without them, or get an assist from a sand-mate. Let,s see if anyone else has anything to say about them....

Hi Jane
I'm thinking of the Maxtrax for more as a self rescue moment than when in a group and more for Oman conditions (dry & wet mud sand gravel) than just dune bashing. The price difference is approx Dh700 versus Dh1600 per pair, loads of positive internet chatter about the Maxtrax but nothing much about the AOR. Jon

Fair enough, Jon.
I did take a look at images of both types you mentioned; I guess I,d go with the toothy ones if I were going to invest. No doubt those are the more expensive version.

But I,m still hoping that someone who actually knows something about these things will chime in. Yella, guys, what are your thoughts?

Yeah i was thinking about those after my last stuck. In theory it i s a quick and easy recovery method but i don't know much about them either so any information will be highly appreciated

Perhaps this is not what you wanted to hear, but my advice to everyone is NEVER GO OFFROAD ALONE....minimum 3 cars are required to ensure safe return. Good luck.

Yes, i wasnt planning to go alone but this might save everyone time and effort every time i get stuck!!

Babanist wrote:Yes, i wasnt planning to go alone but this might save everyone time and effort every time i get stuck!!

The advice is mainly directed at Xdmedical

Xdmedical wrote:Hi Jane
I'm thinking of the Maxtrax for more as a self rescue moment than when in a group a

Babanist wrote:Yes, i wasnt planning to go alone but this might save everyone time and effort every time i get stuck!!

The advice is mainly directed at Xmedical

Hi Nasser

Yes I agree and this could be Rule No1 of off-roading however it can also question the very foundation of 4x4ing:

If attempting obstacles for fun such as dunes I completely agree - go in numbers.

What if the 4x4 is being used as a means of transport to get to a remote location such as a climbing range or as I would do in the UK, use a single emergency service 4x4 to reach a casualty. Sods-Law will gaurentee that if you fit a winch, then you'll need it on the other end of your vehicle and Aussie style wheel-winches are time consuming and do nothing to prevent getting stuck.
Hence my thought is Maxtrax (or AOR) can be quickly and easily laid across a suspect soft spot to prevent getting bogged down or can be used as a rescue from being bogged down.
My dilemma and query here is like asking about which Insurance to purchase, Maxtrax or the almost identical copy costing half the price. Maxtrax get pulled under the wheels by the turning wheel, I wonder and ask if anyone knows of whether the AOR perform to the same standard.

4x4ing in numbers makes absolute sense (I agree with you) but then is a 4x4 no use unless it comes in twos or threes