Trail tyres for loose conditions

[Splatter Paint]

My brother-in-law just bought a 29er bike with a Maxxis High Roller / Rekon combo. We were riding in sandy, muddy, loamy woodland, he said the grip was poor. We were doing little jumps drop-offs etc, trail not enduro. He’s ~70kg and I set him up with 23/21 psi tyre pressures. Sag was 20%, damping settings same as my bike.

Anyone running these tyres and can offer some thoughts / opinion?

I was running a Schwalbe Nobby Nic / Magic Mary combo and grip was good. My tyres were 24/22 psi.

The Rekon was clagging up whereas my NN was clearing just fine. I was wondering should he try a different rear from Maxxis?

SP

 

[bikeworkshop]

Tyres seem to be a personal choice, (otherwise all brands would offer the same tread pattern)
The maxxis are good - some Paul's don't like them.
You've got low pressure.
Lend him your nobbies