I have only ridden one atv that was equipped with the track kit.It was absolutely amazing in deep snow.It was also very good in swampy conditions.It certainly does not turn as easy as a normal quad,but it isn't that physically demanding.The quad was a 450 honda.As to the durability of argo's,the older ones required continuous maintenance but the new ones are much better.Howevereven my outfitter friends new argocertainly has required more maintence than my quad.As long as they are chain drive,some maintenance will always be required.On the other hand,my honda quad requires almost no maintenance.