Author Topic: Smitty Sled Anniversary Was Last Sunday! (post your smitty sled pictures here) (Read 19641 times)

flyfish413 · « **Reply #60 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 12:21 PM »

Built this folding smitty sled last year. Makes it very easy to load in the vehicle without disassembling and pulls through the snow like a dream. Jet Sled is held fast with a cam-lock strap. Added LED flood lights this year because it looks awesome.

rgfixit · « **Reply #61 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 12:24 PM »

Hey you have turn signals on that thing too

Nice build...
Rg

tomturkey · « **Reply #62 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 02:43 PM »

Quote from: Windknot412 on Jan 26, 2015, 11:59 AM

Great thread. You guys have given me some great ideas. Got a set of skis (for free!!!!). I just can't figure out how to take off the front part of the bindings off yet, but I'm working on it. Want to avoid bringing out the cutting torch.

I could not get the screws out of the bindings on the down hill skis I bought. I got out my side grinder to grind the heads off. When the screw got hot they came loose and fell out. Might have had some epoxy on them not letting them unscrew that the heat loosened up.

IFF · « **Reply #63 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 06:25 PM »

where there's a will there's a way. Dang nice lights, I need more battery power LOL

qcbowhunter · « **Reply #64 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 08:33 PM »

Here's mine, built in 2012 and been enjoying every trip with it| Only big mod since was to shorten the skis.

Using it on the last day of the 2014 season... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpmLIuCA-54

Thanks for the ideas Smitty!

tubby67 · « **Reply #65 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 08:51 PM »

Wondering if I should have used the longer ski's for my Fishtrap Pro, I used a shorter version "140" downhill ski's, haven't tried it out yet. Lets here some opinions. $:-\$

Ice Scratcher · « **Reply #66 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 09:03 PM »

Quote from: tubby67 on Jan 26, 2015, 08:51 PM

Wondering if I should have used the longer ski's for my Fishtrap Pro, I used a shorter version "140" downhill ski's, haven't tried it out yet. Lets here some opinions. $:-\$

The longer the skis the easier it will be to pull, but harder to make turns.. I'm not doing any slalom runs so I went with longer skis...

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qcbowhunter · « **Reply #67 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 07:03 PM »

Quote from: tubby67 on Jan 26, 2015, 08:51 PM

Wondering if I should have used the longer ski's for my Fishtrap Pro, I used a shorter version "140" downhill ski's, haven't tried it out yet. Lets here some opinions. $:-\$

I had longer skis on mine but decided to cut them. The extra length was more of a nuisance than anythin else. Now, it turns easier, loads in the SUV easier and turns much better.

Muser · « **Reply #68 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 09:00 PM »

We are still missing some that were deleted, can they be added back into this thread?

I remember a cool sled made of white PVC with great features that I am interested in building a version of.
It had great pictures in the post!

Thanks!

Firefightertom32 · « **Reply #69 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 05:00 AM »

This Popped up on my feed today.
https://www.facebook.com/SmittySledPro/timeline
Is this your page Smitty?

Justfishing · « **Reply #70 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 08:39 AM »

Quote from: Firefightertom32 on Jan 28, 2015, 05:00 AM

This Popped up on my feed today.
https://www.facebook.com/SmittySledPro/timeline
Is this your page Smitty?

There was a thread on this yesterday....it magically disappeared

Ice Scratcher · « **Reply #71 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 10:12 AM »

Quote from: Firefightertom32 on Jan 28, 2015, 05:00 AM

Is this your page Smitty?

No, that is an entirely different person, that is using Smitty's name on a concept sled that is nothing like a Smitty...

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Windknot412 · « **Reply #72 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 10:24 AM »

Got the binding off thanks to the posted suggestions. Thanks guys. Those screws were really tight. Now to study the pics to develop a plan.

eastcoastboy · « **Reply #73 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 11:04 AM »

Here is mine that i built 3-4 weeks ago. Thank You smitty for the great idea. Makes life a lot easier to haul lots of gear. I added pvc rod holders to the back .

killa1 · « **Reply #74 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 11:10 AM »

smitty0312 · « **Reply #75 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 11:44 AM »

Quote from: Firefightertom32 on Jan 28, 2015, 05:00 AM

This Popped up on my feed today.
https://www.facebook.com/SmittySledPro/timeline
Is this your page Smitty?

Nope.......he has been emailed and messaged........no response yet and I don't expect one either........he knows my dis-pleasure using "Smitty" in the name......

BTW.......Keep the pics coming!!

johnny-walleye · « **Reply #76 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 12:22 PM »

Thanks Smitty!

krup · « **Reply #77 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 12:52 PM »

I'm going to try to build one... What's the best way to attach the wood legs to the skis? Thx

IFF · « **Reply #78 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 01:14 PM »

Krup Private Msg sent.

hounds · « **Reply #79 on:** Jan 28, 2015, 07:03 PM »

4chevys · « **Reply #80 on:** Jan 29, 2015, 08:52 AM »

Here is my first Smitty Sled. All I had available was some old M+W Sea King water skis. They are old, cracked and dry rotted. Glued em back together and works amazingly well. The only investment in this setup is the rope. Everything else is made up of stuff that was laying around. Keep this in mind, water skis will work for a Smitty Sled.

Bucket Brigade · « **Reply #81 on:** Jan 29, 2015, 08:56 AM »

Hounds: You must be a plumber!!!

GWPguy · « **Reply #82 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 08:34 AM »

I just built mine this past week. I made a video of the build process. It can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wspQkY9AoXs Can't wait to get it on the ice.!

lefty2053 · « **Reply #83 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 08:50 AM »

I knew I wasn't a carpenter. Nice work. I just slapped mine together.

smitty0312 · « **Reply #84 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 12:58 PM »

Quote from: GWPguy on Jan 30, 2015, 08:34 AM

I just built mine this past week. I made a video of the build process. It can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wspQkY9AoXs Can't wait to get it on the ice.!

Nice job there.........video is great to show the process........thanks for sharing it with us......Smitty

Lavman · « **Reply #85 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 01:47 PM »

Some great sleds here!

Coach · « **Reply #86 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 03:51 PM »

Here is what I use;

Ice Scratcher · « **Reply #87 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 03:57 PM »

Quote from: Coach on Jan 30, 2015, 03:51 PM

Here is what I use;

Dang! That's the biggest suitcase style I've even seen!

And the biggest Smitty, although pretty far from being a Smitty...

Makes my Clam 5600 look lightweight...

What is it?

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Coach · « **Reply #88 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 04:12 PM »

It is a Clam Sleeper

You know what they say, Go Big or Go Home. LOL

nocod · « **Reply #89 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 04:24 PM »

Quote from: Coach on Jan 30, 2015, 04:12 PM

It is a Clam Sleeper

(Image removed from quote.)

You know what they say, Go Big or Go Home. LOL

well you went big

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Author Topic: Smitty Sled Anniversary Was Last Sunday! (post your smitty sled pictures here) (Read 19641 times)