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Question for smitty sled builders, is a wider ski stance easier to pull ? My one man flip is 26" wide at the sled base, I'm cutting the cross braces so that the ski stance is 32" on center. Any help would be appreciated, my first attempt at building a smitty sled.
Always a trade-off on any of the dimensions----a wider sled will be harder to turn. Might be a factor if you are pulling down a trail before getting on the ice
I know I've said it before but I'll say it again..A good width to shoot for is wide enough to fit in the tracks of a quad.. Could make pulling easier if there's a lot of snow and you are walking out far.. There's often tracks you can follow most of the way..
I was coming in here to ask a similar question. I too want to narrow my base. Going from 6" over on both sides of sled to about even with the width....easier turns and able to pull through narrower passages. My problem "might" be is that I attached PVC goal posts on each end (inside) of sled to support my hub shanty. It sits about 20" off the bottom of sled so that I can store accessories under hub, inside sled. Does anyone see this being too top heavy? Best way is to try but looking for feedback from those that have tried or you engineers/physics experts that see a potential avalanche.
Hello everyone New here. Just found this board looking for ideas for a drop down Smitty. I know KC who is (or was) a member here posted his version of a drop down. It was posted several years ago. However, I can't find the pics. I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I am trying to avoid going through all 66 pages looking for the pics/post. Or alternatively does anyone else have ideas on a drop down version?
Thanks guys!I added my location to my profile.I will have to start posting so I can contact KC Side note...I tried to post pics to another thread but something didn't work. Is there a secret?
Thanks BadgerI did see someone else post that elsewhere. That is the way I am going to go. I ordered the hinges yesterday. My only concern is that they are sturdy enough. Time will tell. I have a Fish Trap Yukon I bought new about 10 years ago so I am not sure what the base weight is (without gear). I am also thinking of adding some wheels to it for going across parking lots and up ramps.
what process you gonna use to keep sled attached to the frame?
Has anyone ever put a push bar or handle on a Smitty SledThinking it may be easier to push it than pull it. Looking for photos and ideas Info if a good idea or badAny input