Professional Off-Road Review

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Professional Off-Road Review
I am a qualified instructor and specialize in training drivers to drive safely in all off-road conditions. The following is a report of my findings following a day of trailing the GoClaws. This trailing was carried out with Paul Treverton and Ed Dwyer. ROCKS ON STEEP HILL CLIMB WITH MUD, CLAY, SHALE AND ROCK LEDGES. Racking the steering, the GoClaws climbed over the tyre wall onto the centre of the tread (the grey joining strap). The GoClaws did not self-centre under this application. This is an extreme condition but, if you want the best product, you need to test it under these conditions. VERY STEEP ASCENTS AND DESCENTS COVERED WITH SLIPPERY CLAY, DEEP RUTS, SHALE AND FIVE FOOT WASH OVERS. The GoClaws performed very well in this condition. The sharp square edges of the GoClaws increased the pound per square inch on the slippery surface giving it very good traction to continue to drive. DEEP CLAY MUD We backed into a mud hole and stopped. We let the vehicle settle into the mud, and then drove out without any wheel spin. The GoClaws performed brilliantly five to six times. By this time the mud was extra loose. If the GoClaws had not been fitted, traction would have been lost after the drive in... let alone on the sixth try. After we drove out, there was no problem slipping on the tyres by the pads of the GoClaws. Steve McWiggan Sure-Trac Off-Road Driving Training Victoria, Australia

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How to Go Muddin?


Go Muddin!
Keep Goin with GoClaws!
Whether you are hunting, fishing, or just exploring the mountains, over the hill, Outback and Downunder...Outdoor Enthusiast Love GoClaws!

Bird Hunter's Thoughts

"...they grip like a tick on your best bird dog!"  Randall Craig Schultz

"Goose hunting in some very greasy cornfields. 
I would never get out there and back without the flex-trax!"
Thanks,
Peter Valente

“The GoClaws performed beyond my expectations!
Thank you for a great product...
I really got my money's worth!"
Cordially,  Robert  Smutek

I love these things and can't wait to try them out on mud and sand. When I get a chance this summer to use them off road, I will give another report to let everyone know how they worked.

I can't wait to go four wheeling again! (ok. two wheeling with style)


Update-"I have now used a set of these on my bus for about 10 years. They work great in the snow and mud."

Todd Olson
Buses By the Beach

How to Go Muddin?

Mud & Snow Tires on Demand!


Mud Tires (Knobbies) tend to pack mud on the periphery of the tire rendering them useless for traction.
Flex-Trax "Self-Cleaning" solves for this issue as they continually throw the materials away from the surface of the tire.

Snow Tires Only When You Need Them (only much better!)
Why endure the hassle and expense of swapping snow tires twice a year when you need them so rarely? Put in the trunk and you can strap on the extra traction only when you really need it.

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4X4 Podcast

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4X4 Podcast
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Interview with Inventor
Starts at time stamp 54:40
Producer Dan Cole

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"Finally got an opportunity to use our Flex Trax on a Trolley Bus - dual wheels on the rear. Started snowing halfway through a 6 hour gig. Driver stopped and put 'em on. First time using them. Driver said the (positive) difference was immediately noticeable. 6" of new snow in a few hours - didn't faze the Trolley after the Flex Trax units were put on. No more fears with Flex Trax. This will open up opportunities for winter use and winter revenue in the Trolley business... Well worth the money!" John Allin / Founder of SIMA (Snow & Ice Management Association)
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You have the Green Light with GoClaws!
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GoClaws is where it all started back in 1997! The unique dual locking pins slide into the opposing keyhole slots which provides for a secure positive locking mechanism, and very durable trax assembly that will last you many years if properly washed, rinsed and dried, then kept in the included convenient storage bag.
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Flex-Trax is Simply Better!
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Consider all other options for alternative traction and you will find no other with these unique benefits.
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SnoClaws are a simple, yet surprisingly advanced, solution to the old problem of driving in snow. Made exclusively from BASF high-performance polyurethanes, SnoClaws are described by the manufacturer, Flex-Trax(TM), as an "Advanced Traction System"(TM) that employs a unique, patented design to make driving in snow easier and less stressful. Unlike tire chains, SnoClaws can be installed in minutes on a car's wheels -- even if the vehicle is already stuck -- without the need to move the vehicle or remove the tires
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Hello Fellow Vanagon Pilots! The message below I sent to the Vanagon list but I thought many of you might find these GoClaws interesting for off road and snow purposes. Let me start by saying I do not work for GoClaws and they are not paying me for these comments. I am just so impressed with the engineering of this product that I had to give everyone a report. GoClaws is an alternative to conventional tire chains. I like things that are unique and well engineered. This is why I like Vanagon Westfalia Campers. GoClaws is without a doubt a unique and well engineered product. There was some discussion on the list a while back about tire chains. This started me on my quest to find the perfect tire chain for my Vanagon. One day I stumbled upon GoClaws and I posted them to the Vanagon list for everyone to see. They seemed very intriguing so I ordered a set. I figured if they sucked I would try to send them back. I just got my set of GoClaws today and could not wait to try them out. We have been receiving lots of snow this week. Our ground in Western Michigan is covered by 10-14 inches of fresh, wet, heavy snow. Under the snow is a thick layer of ice because we started out the week with an ice storm. I have a 2WD Vanagon Westy that is absolutely terrible in the snow with its Michelin Agilis tires and standard 2WD transmission. But when I put the GoClaws on the rear tires today I blazed through fresh snow that was 10-14 inches deep. I even busted through a snow drift that was close to 2 feet deep. I took off down a two track trail that had not been driven on yet making new tracks and the van just ripped through it like an animal. For a fleeting moment I thought I was driving a Syncro. I was in the height of my glory when I got stuck going up a small grade. The snow was around 14-16 inches deep and had drifted in a low spot at the base of the small hill. My first thought was my wife was going to kill me. She was already laughing at me because she knew I was about to go do something stupid. But I was able to rock the van back and forth about 4 or 5 times, each time going farther up the hill until I made it out. My driveway is another good test because it is a steep sheet of ice. I could drive up the driveway and stop half way, and start out again without loosing traction. I was also able to back up the driveway slowly without loosing traction. My Vanagon has factory alloys on it so one thing that was important to me when I was researching tire chains was to find a solution that would not scratch the alloys. And these being rubber don't tear up the wheels. I love these things and can't wait to try them out on mud and sand. When I get a chance this summer to use them off road, I will give another report to let everyone know how they worked. I can't wait to go four wheeling again! (ok. two wheeling with style) Update-"I have now used a set of these on my bus for about 10 years. They work great in the snow and mud." Todd Olson Buses By the Beach
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FLEX TRAX™ The Logical yet Simple Solution Let's ReCap No need to move or jack up vehicle during installation. Can be easily installed even if vehicle is stuck. Works well in mud, sand, snow, & Snow Packed Ice. Omni-Directional Chambers © Supports the load in all Directions! Much more durable than metal chains. Customers report 6-8 years service life! Urethane rubber will not damage roads or driveways. Traction Pad 10 times stronger than Tire materials. No need to remove once you hit dry pavement. 50-60% more surface area contact than tire chains and cables! Wide range of adjustment for use on various vehicles. We are a Green USA Company! Keep vehicle clean with included storage bag. Unique, Functional yet "Simple Solution!"
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