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Especially at the speeds they are going. There is some slippage when the 
foot hits the ground and when it pushes off. On a hard base sand covered 
track that just takes off hoof. The second reason I suspect is traction. 
They want to minimize the slippage - since it represents a loss of 
forward energy.

Truman

Sharon Levasseur wrote:
> Sand is very abrasive.  I suspect the harder it is, the more abrasive it is...
> and as you know, tracks are frequently VERY hard.  I bet excessive wear is one
> of the big reasons.
> -Sharon L.
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