How to not scratch ground with carbide?

[RobertTrivanovic]

Ill likely be storing my sled in an area that I wont exactly want to be scratching the ground when loading and unloading my sled. I know I can put dollies under the wheels but I doubt that I could actually use that to load and unload the sled since it would catch on the ramp (and I usually just throw my sled out of the back when unloading, but that could change). Anyone have any ways to cover the carbides when loading and un loading? I dont exactly want to take them out but if theres no other practical ways I might have to.

 

[2Thetopp]

Tracks USA, ski boots. Click on ad top right of this page, at least that's where I see the ad.
Just saw their price, ouch! Maybe I shouldn't have given mine away when I sold my sleds! I believe Snow Stuff makes a version as well, cheaper.

 

[RobertTrivanovic]

Tracks USA, ski boots. Click on ad top right of this page, at least that's where I see the ad.
Just saw their price, ouch! Maybe I shouldn't have given mine away when I sold my sleds! I believe Snow Stuff makes a version as well, cheaper.

Ah perfect, exactly what I was looking for!

 

[Butta]

SLP has them for much more reasonable price. "Ski Slips", they're called. I use them for my sleds as I haven't bought enough Sure Grip sled dollies, but the ski slips actually work better for loading/unloading at the riding area. The sled dollies work great in the garage.

 

[donbrown]

Go to junk yard or truck spray liner shop and buy a used ribbed truck bed UMHV liner. Get them here all day for $30

Cut it to size and strap a piece to ski.

Also bed is 6 or 8 feet long and can cut strips about 6-8 inches wide to get 6 to 8 strips 6-8 feet long. Screw these strips on any surface or lay on the ground.

Carbides will ride in the groves.

 

[FatDogX]

SLP has them for much more reasonable price. "Ski Slips", they're called. I use them for my sleds as I haven't bought enough Sure Grip sled dollies, but the ski slips actually work better for loading/unloading at the riding area. The sled dollies work great in the garage.

I use the SLP ski slips as well, in fact I have four sets for the enclosed trailer. Makes loading a breeze and the trailer floor looks like brand new!!

 

[cappy23]

What about the Timbersled wheels? Anyone use those

 

[Xrider]

Just ditch the carbides and install cheap steel runners. You won't even notice the difference on a mountain sled and won't tear up your floors anymore.

 

[RobertTrivanovic]

Just ditch the carbides and install cheap steel runners. You won't even notice the difference on a mountain sled and won't tear up your floors anymore.

Theyre still nice to have, trying to avoid getting rid of them if i dont have to!

 

[mountainhorse]

SPG makes a very nice set of ski Guards... for exactly what you are doing... They stay on when in fwd or reverse.

http://skinzprotectivegear.com/snowmobileproducts/skiguards.html

Sled Solutions or Go Big on the forums here can get you setup with them.

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[lost]

SPG makes a very nice set of ski Guards... for exactly what you are doing... They stay on when in fwd or reverse.

http://skinzprotectivegear.com/snowmobileproducts/skiguards.html

Sled Solutions or Go Big on the forums here can get you setup with them.

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How well do these work on concrete, gravel, and trailer floors going both forward and reverse? The way they hook to the skis with cords looks that there may be a lot of give in them. Wouldn't like to have them come loose when using them.

 

[capnkirk]

I have SLP Ski slips as well, a great investment.

I too have a similar issue, as I have to load my sled into the back of my truck on my concrete driveway. The carbides scratch the snot out of the concrete, but I can't use the Ski Slips while loading up... Have tried it, not cool driving off the side of my ramp.
I may switch to wear bars, especially if they won't scratch the driveway as badly as the carbides!


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[tuneman]

Just get driveable dollies, like the Extreme Max ones. They won't hang up on the trailer door and you can drive anywhere with control.

 

[RobertTrivanovic]

Just get driveable dollies, like the Extreme Max ones. They won't hang up on the trailer door and you can drive anywhere with control.

Maybe on a trailer but into the back of a truck it will be an issue, also unloading would be an issue

 

[jerrydecoy]

When I saw the title of the thread my first thought was... Buy a turbo and remove the limiter strap!!! Guess that wouldn't help you in the shop though! Or maybe it would???

 

[xpspenziv]

Just buy a mid to late 90s chibby 3/4 ton 4x4.1/3 the price of a new sled and leave it in it. Sled taxi/ trash hauler.


Some people just don't think. Hehehe

 

[RobertTrivanovic]

When I saw the title of the thread my first thought was... Buy a turbo and remove the limiter strap!!! Guess that wouldn't help you in the shop though! Or maybe it would???

I actually tested this theory last year with my old m8 turbo.... Turns out it doesnt actually help and just helps leave some rubber on the ground with the added carbide scratches!