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Have been reading the board for years but never officially "signed on". A lot of good designs on this thread. Hate to admit it but time has passed and cannot do what I use to do. But work/play smarter not harder ! Formulating and assembling all my materials for my Smitty sled. Understand all the dimensions, but a variance is the length of the risers. Seen full ski length to simple pvc/ conduit post to the popular two riser designs. Looks like most designs average 12 " but would like input on shorter/longer length. Also would be remiss to Smitty if I didn't say "thanks" for a design that has simple , cheap , and effective.
During last weeks brutal cold snap, I revamped my Smitty. It weighs under 11 pounds and folds up for storage. Now the snow is gone, and so is the ice. Pulls great in the driveway.
This being my first season with a Smitty Sled just brought something to mind... I won't leave the house without it anymore than I would my locator...I'd go back and get it if I forgot it. I've gotten so many compliments on that damn thing it's unreal. And it's made this 'ol man's fishing trips SOOOO much easier...unbelievable. A simple design with big rewards. Thanks again Smitty. 😉
looks good, you're the only one that has to like it. With the front of the ski's open like that it's real easy to load onto the tail gate of a pickup, then push it in. good job.
Every time. Slush frozen to your sled is miserable.
I have definitely experienced that. It is completely miserable! And yeah my next idea is to just simply redrill the skis and move the whole thing forward. Couple extra 1/8” holes can’t hurt too bad
i hardly ever use mine because, by the time we get to the lake, I am so eager to get fishing that I won't take the few mins to assemble! . If you can transport it already assembled you are ahead of the game!
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LOL - where's YOUR skis?
I stayed with the basic Smitty sled design, because it is simple. The only change I made was the 2x4 cross members which I made longer, this allowed me to put my auger and shelter on the sled. I can pull the sled with 2 fingers through the snow. The key is to make your rope long enough. My buddy and I made them about 3 years ago and we take them on every trip whether there is snow or clean ice. The other great feature is that the whole thing comes apart so they fit in our SUV. Thanks Smitty!JG
Here's my new homemade sled for my suitcase shanty. I got tired of it being a snow plow instead of it riding on top of the snow. Now it is like pulling 5lbs behind me when I have probably 85lbs of gear on it. It puts together in 30 seconds and takes apart in 15 seconds. It glides so easy over the snow! Now I'm not afraid of walking a long distance to a hot spot if I have to. It can be built for $15-$20 depending how cheap you get your skis for and what other stuff you have on hand. My skis only cost me $5 at our local thrift store. This also comes apart really easy so you can fit in your car like I have to, NO TOOLS REQUIRED! I thought I should share this for anyone on a budget or for one to get into your car Like I have to. Smitty(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)