Built a Smitty Sled

[Sylvanboat]

Winter forecast for upper Midwest predicts lots of snow.  Manhauling my flip over and gear last year taxed my 67 year old body.  I just completed a Smitty Sled to ease my burden this year. Bring on Winter. I am ready.

[Tuma]

If you don’t have a Smitty sled you have to build one. I went from using 2 people to move my house to one hand.

[parker]

Just finished making mine. Can't wait to try it.

[Raquettedacker]

If your pulling you better build one...

[Iceassin]

Winter forecast for upper Midwest predicts lots of snow.  Manhauling my flip over and gear last year taxed my 67 year old body.  I just completed a Smitty Sled to ease my burden this year. Bring on Winter. I am ready.

I'm old like you.  It's a game changer for sure. Another thing that makes it easier to pull? A tree/safety harness. Started using one last season. Much nicer than using my hands.

[Sylvanboat]

I'm old like you.

We are NOT old. Just older. 

[Raquettedacker]

I'm old like you. 

We are NOT old. Just older. 

  I always say I’m not old I’m just worn out..😎. Like a machine….🤣

[Iceassin]

We are NOT old. Just older. 

I'll buy that. 

[Iceassin]

  I always say I’m not old I’m just worn out..😎. Like a machine….🤣

We just require more lube. 

[Raquettedacker]

We just require more lube. 

And sometime parts need to be replaced…😎

[OldSailor]

So far it's just a hip, along with stents and other devices> Still got a few miles left on me!! I'm only 78!!

[manning1987]

What did you guys do for your Smitty sleds? I have some skis but not sure which route to go.

[Brian VT]

I'm tempted to just throw skis under my sled. Mostly for less drag and wear when dragging on the dirt road from my house to the lake when there's not much snow and ice on it.
I imagine the tall Smittys must be nice for long, straight, hauls in deep snow but it must be a bear to turn a Smitty sled?

[Sufishticated]

Did my last week can’t wait to try it.

[Brian VT]

When you have to turn it seems like you'd have to be careful not to fold the 4 "legs"?

[Sylvanboat]

What did you guys do for your Smitty sleds? I have some skis but not sure which route to go.

YouTube has plenty of videos. That is where I got my final design. Plenty of options. Good luck!

[HWeber]

What did you guys do for your Smitty sleds? I have some skis but not sure which route to go.

Stick with the classic not some *****ization

[Sufishticated]

When you have to turn it seems like you'd have to be careful not to fold the 4 "legs"?

Have not tested it yet, just finished last week

[missoulafish]

those cross braces are going to want to make you through the whole thing away.....

[maddogg]

those cross braces are going to want to make you through the whole thing away.....

Through or throw?
If it's throw I agree.

[missoulafish]

lol, the later!

[Kinkyline]

 

  I always say I’m not old I’m just worn out..😎. Like a machine….🤣

Can't as I want new parts put in. Could be defective!

[Raquettedacker]

Did my last week can’t wait to try it.

  I think you better strap your sled to it and try it now. Doesn’t look very stable..  JMO

[Sufishticated]

  I think you better strap your sled to it and try it now. Doesn’t look very stable..  JMO

Thank you Raquettedacker for advice I did it already, it’s fine and sturdy on the living room floor 😂 can’t wait to do a real test, let you know

[Raquettedacker]

Take it out on the lawn and pull it around..

[Sufishticated]

Take it out on the lawn and pull it around..

Will do thank you

[hardwater diehard]

Will do thank you

You could add some carriage bolts to your cross braces ,like a traditional Smitty sled, that will tighten things up as they would pin/dowel it to your uprights . Drill the hole just enough for a tight fit and countersink it some to accommodate the nut on the carriage bolt underside .