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Offline smitty0312

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Trial Run For The Steerable Smitty Sled
« on: Dec 26, 2022, 09:42 AM »
12-26-22....Took the steerable Smitty Sled for a trial run this morning since we got a couple inches of fluffy snow overnight......I'm pleased the way it tracked & turned & yes it's only my driveway but......it was a pretty sharp turn too......sorry for the poor video set-up on top of my garbage can  (I have no tripod).....be nice & postive in the comments....tight lines guys
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Re: Trial Run For The Steerable Smitty Sled
« Reply #1 on: Dec 26, 2022, 09:49 AM »
Quote from: smitty0312 on Dec 26, 2022, 09:42 AM
12-26-22....Took the steerable Smitty Sled for a trial run this morning since we got a couple inches of fluffy snow overnight......I'm pleased the way it tracked & turned & yes it's only my driveway but......it was a pretty sharp turn too......sorry for the poor video set-up on top of my garbage can  (I have no tripod).....be nice & postive in the comments....tight lines guys

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Offline smitty0312

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Re: Trial Run For The Steerable Smitty Sled
« Reply #2 on: Dec 26, 2022, 10:18 AM »
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Offline Splattypus

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Re: Trial Run For The Steerable Smitty Sled
« Reply #3 on: Dec 26, 2022, 10:21 AM »
Looks like it works!
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Re: Trial Run For The Steerable Smitty Sled
« Reply #4 on: Dec 26, 2022, 06:38 PM »
Passed the first test, now you got to test it with a load. :icefish:
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Offline kc_

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Re: Trial Run For The Steerable Smitty Sled
« Reply #5 on: Dec 27, 2022, 06:22 PM »
Isn't the 2x4 that connects the steering to the main sled, going to hinder the mounting of your shanty on it?
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Offline smitty0312

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Re: Trial Run For The Steerable Smitty Sled
« Reply #6 on: Dec 30, 2022, 08:27 AM »
Will build it up to even it out.....just add 2x4 on each side & also to the rear cross brace
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Offline jethro

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Re: Trial Run For The Steerable Smitty Sled
« Reply #7 on: Dec 30, 2022, 09:05 AM »
Proof you can teach an old dog new tricks
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