otter sled

[WYIfish]

I didn't catch up with the otter thread.  Thinking of getting a magnum otter sled to drag my tent and propane bottle and other odd stuff. Are they durable, and do I have to spend more on the runners for the bottom?

[BlueDuck]

Depends on what you like and how you use your sled.  Runners help by making it pull easier on most kinds of snow and protects the bottom of the sled on ice.  My first flip up was mounted on a tub type sled and I wore holes through the bottom.  I think the ware was mostly from pulling it over the ice.  From then on I always added either runners or skis. 

[williev18]

i have an otter sled, have had it for years. Its very durable, ive run it without runners, the bottom is scratched up but not worn through. My son has the same size jet sled, its alot thinner plastic, and had to have runners. I will say the plastic on the jet sled is smoother and pulls alot easier by hand than my otter. If pulling with a machine like i usualy do, i would definatly go with the otter.

[JonPerry]

I've had an otter sled for years. Be mindful of the weight you load up & speeds you run. It should last a long time. My first one had a blow out by overloading it & pulling it down a bumpy gravel road at 30 mph

[WYIfish]

I had another thread on another board and the otter is good.  From what I hear, none aren't bad,  take care of your sled and keep it off the rocks, concrete, and ashphalt don't over load it, and don't go too fast, and it will be just fine...........doh!

[Baetis62]

I have a magnum with hyfax.  If you don't run on gravel or pavement you may not need that accessory but I added it after I noticed the bottom getting scuffed up after running it in the parking lot or near the boat ramp access areas.  I also added the cross-link rail and the cushy otter seat the year before last.  Its far more comfortable than any camping chair or bucket.  The sled is great but wicked heavy and it takes up a bunch of room in the garage.  I only use it if towing with a quad or sled but its an awesome setup when fishing the bigger reservoirs like Granby or Mesa where you might be 10 miles away from the truck.  You can bring all your gear with you in that thing. 

[WYIfish]

I dropped a cap at Sportsmans Warehouse on the jet sled for $75 tax included and while there picked up a Mr. Heater for $49. Now when the eskimo fatfish shows up next week I am all set except getting a couple hand warmer packs for the battery/fish finder box. It doesn't take the extra few minutes for it to warm up. I will pull it with the 650 ATV

[shawno]

The Magnum might be a heavy pull depending on snow conditions. I have the large Otter sled and it has been great. I highly recommend it, but when it’s loaded with gear, tent, auger and 5lb propane tank and there is lots of snow, I don’t plan on walking too far
If you have a snowmobile or quad though, this would be a non-issue. Goodluck with your purchase!

shawno

[Kobey]

The big sled can tire you out real quick if you have any distance to get to your fishing spot.  After a frustrating outing with it last year, I mounted mine on a modified Smitty Sled.  Pulls much easier when loaded in snow and works great behind a wheeler as well.  We use it on the farm in between fishing trips to haul hay and feed, and so far haven't had any issues.  Much cheaper to replace a set of old skis when they wear out than have to buy a new sled.  I have a couple of older Jet sleds that wore through on the bottom from dragging them across parking lots and did the same with them.  Gives them new life instead of just throwing them out.