Pole material for a wind break

[perchnut]

Im making a smallish sled to run and gun from, and plan to incorporate a wind break.  Im thinking 3 poles in 'holders' on the sled, so that I sit at the bottom of the triangle.  Im tossing around options on what to use for the poles.  Wood?  Alluminum? Something else?  I then plan to fashion some cloth around them. I plan to make them so I can just unroll the 3 poles and cloth, put them in the holders and block some wind.  I want something strong, but light as possible.  Any suggestions?

[UP jigstick]

If inexpensive is part of the equation then EMT tubing should fit the bill. It's what I used on my homemade flipover. If light is more important than price then some aluminium tubing or hardwood dowel would work too. Any of these can be had at any big box lumber or hardware store.

[adkRoy]

Aluminum tubing would be your best bet. Lightweight yet strong.

[Woodsman]

I use expandable aluminum poles that are made for paint rollers.
Adding anchor lines from the top of the poles sure helps with the pressure the wind can place on the set up.

[da man cave shack]

I think PVC would work and is easy to work with.

[silvercreeker]

PVC is slick stuff to work with.  love it

[dkfry]

PVC or CPVC will be your cheapest option. Some .050" wall 6061 tempered aluminum tube would be the best but you will pay for it.

[da man cave shack]

PVC or CPVC will be your cheapest option. Some .050" wall 6061 tempered aluminum tube would be the best but you will pay for it.

What is CPVC?

[BuckyBadger]

sounds like you are more or less building the "HT PRS1 ICE FISHING SHELTER"   .  Search on ebay I think they go for ~$75 for these wind blocks.   Could just set this in the sled or anchor it in the sled.

[perchnut]

thats the right idea...only no seat needed as it will be 'mounted' on the rear of my sled, that will have a place to sit.....Im thinking I can put something together for alot less than 80 bucks.....proof will be in the pudding though....Thanks for the suggestion.

[dkfry]

What is CPVC?

It is another type of PVC, the "C" designates chlorinated. The white pvc pipe is regular PVC and the CPVC is the tan/yellowish pipe. CPVC is very commonly used in hot and cold water pipes and is a little more flexible than regular PVC. Go to the store and take a look and you can see the difference.

[BuckyBadger]

I would also say PVC/conduit, I have seen a few of these handmade wind blocks using this method.   Also check out the old Frabill Ice Shuttles from back in the day.   I believe they used collapsible poles similar to today's tent poles, albeit a little bigger diameter, but If you are near an outdoor store stop in to their rental or returns area,  many of these places sell repaired or broken tent poles for cheap. 

Old thread on the Frabill Ice Shuttle, sometime these pop up on the e bidding site for cheap.   

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=4321.0

[Corndog]

Perchnut..any updates/pics? My buddy and I are looking into making some ourselves. Any ideas would be great.

[nicjohnsrud]

I as well would love to hear some ideas. I plan on doing more trips out by myself this season, and built a little sled to haul my gear, a windblock would sure come in handy!

[jethro]

Perfect opportunity to show my sled/windbreak off! I've posted it before, probably a few years ago.



Here is the inside:


There are 3 panels that in this picture are strapped to the top, but I actually have built a tub where they can store underneath:


Better shot of the panels:


Here is how they fasten to the back lid:


When the two panels are attached, a roof panel goes on and it looks like this:


There are two cotter pins at the bottom front of the panels that look like this:


When you pull those two pins you can lay the whole thing down back on the ice to access the front compartment:


Roof is attached with cotter pins too, whole thing takes 60 seconds to snap together:


And this is what it looks like with my fat body in it:

[mricefish]

Great looking sled there.

[Corndog]

Nice set up Doctorgee! I am trying to figure out a way to make a windbreak that will fit in the bed of my Ridgeline with the tonneau cover closed. I use a large mason tub now. Works well for carrying my gear but would like a way to get out of the wind on the really cold days without resorting to a Clam or shanty.
I like the pin system! Real cool!