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https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/rope-tie-down-1-4-in-x-8-ft-1-pk-0402942p.0402942.html?gclid=CjwKCAiA_MPuBRB5EiwAHTTvMdgoNuHzl9vDIyWF-yS70bErQJxEbADTRs3QiVY6aBjMMEr5_7PjThoCvOAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#store=652those rope straps look interesting. do they lock in place or do you tie them off somewhere? thx
Looking for some ideas. I see the use of lift hinges on skis to attach to shanties and smitty sleds. Anyone combine the lift hinges with skis to make a smitty and lighten the load (loose the 2x8, 2x10 supports)? Plan on doing that but need ideas for cross pieces that will fold up easily for storage and be secure while in use. What you guys got?
This is what I did on one of my sleds.
New truck, short bed. Old Smitty was too long. Found a set of short skis that just fit the truck bed and put together the classic Smitty. Gave the old one to my buddy.
I couldn’t find any mention of how you are all securing the bolts for the crossbars. Everyone looks flush so is it simply a pressure fit into the crossbar hole with the bolt then going into a larger hole on the bracket of the ski? Or are you counter sinking a nut on the bottom side of the crossbar so it still lays flush in the ski bracket?
I used T-Nuts on the bottom of the crossbar; counter sunk a washer on top. I also added a strap on the end as there is a lot of torque when you turn and some have reported splitting the crossbar or riser. Also, be sure to mark your crossbars; front/ back and forward. The holes will not line up if you don’t.
If anyone ever wondered if waxing the skis is worth the trouble, you might want to check this out. Half the pulling resistance with a fresh wax.