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Ice Team Member. Joined: Sep 2016. Posts: 27. Alexandria, MN. Thanks for the compliment.... There's a lot of Smitty's out there, but this my first and only build. Again, Smitty was the mastermind behind the design, I just followed his lead. Re: Smitty Sled Question [ Re: Backlash 365 ] #547. 11/14/2016 10:43 AM.Slick flat folding smitty sled build to haul all my junk!Downhill skis..14-16 Foot rope and weight to the rear are the basics ...I put my back edge of my rear riser 1 foot from ski edge ...the front edge of my front riser is appox 1 foot from upturn of ski...unless you have really long skis this should suffice most skis...mock up something and adjust for your sled ..move risers till it looks "right".Cut a piece of 1″ webbing to 24 inches and melt the ends to prevent fraying. Slide one half of a 1″ plastic buckle on either end. Loop the 1″ webbing through both cord loops and clip the buckle closed, tightening to secure the poles close to the sled. 6. Make gear tie downs.Jan 18, 2021 - Explore Andy Peterson's board "Smitty Sled" on Pinterest. See more ideas about sled, ice fishing sled, ice fishing.

4 lengths of a hard wood 3/4 x 3/4 to form x brace on your down legs will finish your sled nicely. Good luck and catch a lot. That's a big 10-4! I'll slap those on tomorrow! That will break when u pull it need to cut knotches in that wood to put the cross boards in so the force is being held by the wood not screws.IDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Ice Fishing Forum » Smitty Sled V. Otter Sled. Smitty Sled V. Otter Sled. mahtofire14. Participant. Mahtomedi, MN. Posts: 9150. December 16, 2019 at 11:18 am #1898390. troutbum wrote: Mahtofire, Do you have issues with your sled sliding around on your smitty frame?Making a smitty sled to fit in the trunk of a car. If I add a 30 lb auger and a pop-up ice shanty 25 - 35 lbs, how much weight becomes too much weight for one person to drag out over the ice? Before you know it all the weight adds up. Logged Spider1. Team IceShanty Maniac;

The (4) upright aluminum angle iron supports also helps contain and lash all my winter rat poles for better organization. It pulled great in 12" of snow and right now ...Smitty sled build (Read 4077 times) Captain Steve. Sr. Member; Posts: 487; In light of recent event. Smitty sled build « ...

AKA The "Smitty Sled" « Reply #1470 on: Dec 30, 2016, 10:33 AM » A fairly simple question----do you make the holes in the support that's attached to the skis much bigger than the bolt dia?Support. We know TSLOTS, and we can help you learn which aluminum extrusion products are right for the design you want. Call our engineers today for live help, and we can get you to a working designer. Dial 1.800.824.2049 toll free with your concept, and we will get all the details right to make your project a winner.Built this smitty sled after wrenching my back pretty badly pulling a regular ice fishing sled through snow. This thing cruises way better than your average ...IceShanty.com's Ice Fishing Community » ; Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! » Equipment (Moderator: Bean) » ; My Homemade $15 Sled! AKA The "Smitty Sled"Been doing a lot of reading on the " Smitty Sled ". So named after the guy that designed it. The original is based on downhill snow skis. I am thinking on doing one with conduit tubing. ... great use of light-weight aluminum. Pretty sure its aluminum. I just bought my skis at a thrift store for $6. I did call some local ski shops but it was a ...

Register Log In Home Forums Trapper Talk Smitty Sled: Forums Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Print Thread: Hop To : Page 2 of 2 : 1: 2: Re: Smitty Sled [Re: Suchlike2] #6454032 02/07/19 05:25 PM 02/07/19 05:25 PM: Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 2,451 Fingerlakes New York. robert.d12 trapper robert.d12 trapper.

Earlier posting of an excellent ice fishing tow behind sled got me thinking to share this. Made this a few years ago its easy to tow, nice and light .Its a lightweight aluminum lockable truck box from Princess Auto mounted on a smitty sled frame, the blue kayak fishing crate box fits a yellow minnow bucket perfectly.

Here is a design for pop up skis for my ice hut. I used coffee table top lift hinges. it gets the base of the sled 5" off the ice and when retracted they are...Smitty sled are great if you're pulling your shanty with a machine but pulling your shanty and all your gear through a foot of snow, while walking, is for youngsters. As for drilling holes in a tub, I don't see a problem with it, at all! I drilled three holes on each side of the back and three holes on each side in the front of the tub for the ...Smitty Sled Fishing Discussion : Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Fishing Discussion: Smitty Sled User Name ...You should be able to get an old pair from a ski shop or ski area. They can't sell them so they should offer you a freebee. Try to get a shorter or kids ski about 5 feet long that will fit in your vehicle. They are wider than the X country skis and "float" in deeper snow better. I built a Smitty sled two years ago and it works great.Built a new smitty sled last weekend and put together the otter cottage. Shes all ready to go. Spent a little time figuring out the best way to get my auger, big buddy, flasher, tackle, seat and other items in the sled and must say it's a challenge to get it all in the cottage sled but I think I found a way that will work.Dec 14, 2019 · Pulling a smitty sled is hands down easier then hauling a portable without one. Like Tinker said, I barely notice the sled at all on glare ice or hard packed snow. I did run into a week or so of 12-20″ drifts last winter. It sucked walking through it but the sled rode right over those drifts no problem.

Jan 21, 2019 · 2.1K 139K views 4 years ago A look at my "Sledski", a Smitty sled I built able to be quickly disassembled and stashed in my small trucks limited space. Adding skis to a sled makes pulling it... Fits in the back of my GMC Sierra, barely. I am making a smitty sled for it. From what I have seen its 100 times easier to pull plus easier to load as you can pull the front up, rest it on the skis in the back and push it up. I see if that is true. Debated on the thermal but decided on thermal because the extra thickness flaps less in the wind ...Thanks Smitty. 4-5 weeks ago it was sitting right on the skis, but it did't pull well and it was unstable side to side. The Smitty Sled gave me the idea to lift it and find out how easily it would pull. Next project is a Smitty Sled to give to a friend.Thanks Smitty. 4-5 weeks ago it was sitting right on the skis, but it did't pull well and it was unstable side to side. The Smitty Sled gave me the idea to lift it and find out how easily it would pull. Next project is a Smitty Sled to give to a friend.I made the skis from .25" HDPE with 3/8" baltic birch to make it ridged yet still flexible, 1" aluminum riser frame welded, riser to ski is 2" HDPE drilled at an angle for the tube. The deck is 3/8" Mahogany with 3/8" oak cross support. The deck is attached to the tube using clamps we use in the lighting business.Dont let the pics fool you.( taken with a cell phone ) The height from skies to the bottom of the sled is 12" and it is 20 inches wide. Wheels can be locked in out of the way,then put into place for road travel.

Register Log In Home Forums Trapper Talk Smitty Sled: Forums Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: Smitty Sled #6452738 02/06/19 11:48 AM 02/06/19 11:48 AM: Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,778 Wisconsin. E. Eagleye OP trapper Eagleye OP trapper. E. Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,778

I think everyone agrees that the smitty sled is an awesome device. That being said, attaching skis to a (insert anything here) to make it easier to pull in the snow is an idea as old as skis themselves, and sadly there's really nothing to patent here. This is a simplified version, but a patent only prevents another person or company from making ...Finally going to get to try out the smitty sled I built, in the morning, thanks to all the information I gathered, from all of the great members of OGF! I'll post some fish porn, if I have any luck. 😎👉🎣👈 good luck to anyone going out tomorrow!Baby Sled Deluxe. We have a variety of recreationnal sleds to make sure your kids and yourself enjoy the winter season and have fun. Our robust snow sleds, utility sleds and toboggans and our famous Baby deluxe sled will follow you wherever you go, whether you're hunting, ice fishing, camping, cross country skiing or your kids are speeding down ...Ice Team Member. Joined: Sep 2016. Posts: 27. Alexandria, MN. Thanks for the compliment.... There's a lot of Smitty's out there, but this my first and only build. Again, Smitty was the mastermind behind the design, I just followed his lead. Re: Smitty Sled Question [ Re: Backlash 365 ] #547. 11/14/2016 10:43 AM.Riffa ( Arabic: الرفاع, Ar-Rifāʿ) is the second largest city in the Kingdom of Bahrain by area size. Riffa is divided into three parts: East Riffa, West Riffa and North Riffa. The city is completely located in the Southern Governorate. The city is growing fast: during the 2001 census, the population was recorded as 79,550 but by 2008 it ...I did my sled but added 2x8 and a hinged lid to use as a table inside my hub. Only drawback is I can't haul it by hand have to use a machine to haul it. I might do something similar with my smaller sled or smitty.I will be building a Smitty Sled in the near future. I understand the premise of the Smitty for "people powered" hardwater access. But I was wondering if I pull a typical Smitty Sled behind an ATV will I have any limiting factors or undesired consequences (unstable, tips over, slides side to side, etc.)?Author Topic: Smitty Sled (Read 1646 times) Sam Gee. Team IceShanty Regular; Posts: 120; Smitty Sled « on: Dec 30, 2020, 06:04 AM ...Re: Smitty sled height « Reply #1 on: Jan 26, 2021, 07:47 PM » mine is mounted on 2x8 so 7 1/4 inches also I notched my 2x to receive 2 x 3 cross pieces so it is flush at the top then I used 4 to 5 inch carriage bolts just put in like pins so my sled comes apart in four pcs. easily

Upgrading My Smitty Sled Version. Quick Pix of improved model. New equipment additions this year 8 inch Ion auger and Garmin 720 XS replacing the Helix 7 I used last year. Also enclosed and protected my ice rods with Cabelas Ice rod bags. Which also stores my Jaw Jackers rather nicely.

Re: Pimp my Smitty sled! « Reply #15 on: February 22, 2013, 03:42:42 pm ». I originally made my smitty 8" high, and trimmed it down to 6" after a couple outings, as I felt it was too top heavy at an 8" lift. Much better now @ 6". Secondly, if I made another one, it would be with DH ski's rather than CC ski's.

The (4) upright aluminum angle iron supports also helps contain and lash all my winter rat poles for better organization. It pulled great in 12" of snow and right now we have so much freezing rain, I could probably pull my F-150 with a rope ... Smitty Sled [Re: Eagleye] #6453758 02/07/19 01:46 PM 02/07/19 01:46 PM: Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 9,527 ...Move Your Gear Easily With the Best Ice Fishing Sleds1 Shappell Jet Ice Fishing Sled - Best Overall.2 Pelican Trek 45 Ice Fishing Sled - Most Versatile.3 Pelican Trek 60 Ice Fishing Sled - Best Heavy-Duty.4 Flexible Flyer Ice Fishing Sled - Longest Option.Jul 3, 2022 Ice Fishing Sled with Cover, Otter ice fishing Sled, Ice fishing Sled XL, Eskimo Ice Fishing Sled, Jet Sleds for Ice Fishing(10) 10 product ratings - Eskimo Ice Shelter Sled Travel Cover EVO Wide 1 XR Sierra Thermal Eskape Tub. $59.99 to $99.99. Free shipping. Shappell Sled Heavy Duty Molded Polyethylene Construction Nearly Indestructible. $64.99. Free shipping. New Listing Otter Tow Hitch With Pins Fits Large Sled and all XT Resort Shelters.March 5, 2020 at 3:03 pm #1920395. Order a sheet of eight inch uhmw plastic and cut and form a sled on your own. A simple jigsaw, drill, and river gun are all that's needed. Otherwise if you're handy weld up or frame with wood a goal post type upper rack for your sled. House on the rack over the top of your gear.Smitty sleds have existed for some time in the ice fishing community, and we've used that concept and made something simpler, lighter and more portable - the Easy Sled. Easy Sled is a full aluminum sled kit used to significantly reduce effort when pulling heavy loads on snow & ice. Used mainly for ice fishing and winter camping, you will not regret owning an Easy Sled, or even making yourself ...December 31, 2013 at 10:06 am #1375470. I built this big old floor for my clam thermal summit. It measures 6′ x 10′ but is in 2 sections ( 5′ x 8′ each). I usually leave them in my trailer when there is minimal snow and tow with my ATV. But when snow is an issue I built two runners using 2 x 6 boards for risers and a total of 4 snowboards.IDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Ice Fishing Forum » Smitty Sled V. Otter Sled. Smitty Sled V. Otter Sled. Eelpoutguy. Participant. Farmington, Outing. Posts: 8288. December 14, 2019 at 1:12 pm #1897939. Between the two which one is easier to pull across the lake? ... I built mine out of aluminum "angle iron" ...Smitty, I have saved your posts from last season and finally found a set of cross country skis to attempt to build a sled for my Shappel DX3000 shanty. But in rereading the posts that I saved there were no dimensions of the lumber( I presumed 2x6 and 2x4 ) and of the sizes of the parts.Durable Arctic Grade Sleds. Lifestyle. Shop Apparel and More. Palmer 81 East Commercial Drive Palmer, AK 99645 M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Phone: (907) 331-3259; Fairbanks ... 1 1/2" aluminum direct replacement for a 199-62A Cleveland wheel and brake assembly. PRICE: Semi Flexible USB Digital Articulating BorescopeHere are the steps for building a homemade ice fishing sled: Step 1: Gather the necessary materials. You'll need a lightweight material such as aluminum, plastic, or even wood to build your sled. You'll also need rope, nails, screws, and glue to assemble everything. Step 2: Cut out the basic shape of the sled.Jul 14, 2012 · I built a smitty sled with some real lightweight compsit k2 skis we had in the garage. Built the frame out of scap 2x2's and 1x4's to try to keep weight to a minimum. Used a bread rack and one roof rack cut in half to carry the tackle, flashers, and misc. stuff on the back end. I lifted the frame from the skis approx. 8" too allow for deeper snow. E. Joined: Oct 2012. Posts: 3,218. Wisconsin. Snowing now! I always used an Otter sled and Polar sled but even with runners on those I was snowplowing last year when we had heavier snow totals. The skies on the new one are the same width as my ATV tracks, so I can pull by hand or use the ATV.

Maintaining a 12 ft aluminum boat is an important part of owning one. Without proper maintenance, your boat can quickly become damaged and unusable. Here are some tips on how to keep your boat in tip-top shape.Smitty et al, Is there any consensus on downhill vs. x-country skis? Skis closer vs farther apart? Wood vs pipe? Also, I'm thinking of using a dove tail to connect the runners and cross pieces.Weight distribution on SMITTY SLED; Print; Pages: [1] | Go Down. Author Topic: Weight distribution on SMITTY SLED (Read 2954 times) MT_mulies. Team IceShanty Regular; Posts: 184 "Aim high, Miss High" Weight distribution on SMITTY SLED « on: Dec 16, 2016, 04:20 PM ...Instagram:https://instagram. po box 5517 sioux falls sd 57117martha stewart giveawaysoptum anaheim10 grams of salt to teaspoons Dec 25, 2012 · Re: My Homemade $15 Sled! « Reply #660 on: Dec 25, 2012, 11:24 AM ». I built a "smitty sled" three years ago. I put a 48 quart cooler on it to store lunch . sit on, and tip ups in. I painted it all black and the Sun really warms it up. I also added about 20 feet of pull rope. 'this makes it easier on the arms as the long hemp rope acts as a ... Insta: @LostLakes_YouTubeBuy Us a Garlic Bread: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LostLakesFB: https://www.facebook.com/LostLakesYoutubeMerch: https://lost-lakes.... 35300 groesbeck highwaynihss answers Support. We know TSLOTS, and we can help you learn which aluminum extrusion products are right for the design you want. Call our engineers today for live help, and we can get you to a working designer. Dial 1.800.824.2049 toll free with your concept, and we will get all the details right to make your project a winner.Collapsible Smitty Sled. Joe Dirty. Participant. Big Lake. Posts: 153. December 14, 2020 at 4:36 pm #1997281. Anyone out there got ideas on how to make a smitty sled that takes down easy for saving storage space? I have an idea but an open to other ideas. queenswake. Participant. NULL. Posts: 1032. female mage names The (4) upright aluminum angle iron supports also helps contain and lash all my winter rat poles for better organization. It pulled great in 12" of snow and right now ...Ice Team Member. Joined: Sep 2016. Posts: 27. Alexandria, MN. Thanks for the compliment.... There's a lot of Smitty's out there, but this my first and only build. Again, Smitty was the mastermind behind the design, I just followed his lead. Re: Smitty Sled Question [ Re: Backlash 365 ] #547. 11/14/2016 10:43 AM.Jan 2, 2021 · I think that pushing a smitty sled would be like pushing a chain, not very easy. Pulling is a lot easier. May be on limited fresh snow atop hard ice ..but over any land terrain would be near impossible . hard pack drifted snow would present a problem.