Plastic bed liner for ski guides

[bowerman61028]

I just picked up a used sled deck and need to replace the crummy ski guides that are on it. After I priced out what the cost for all new superglides I decided to make a trip to my local Auto Wrecker. Picked up a used 8 ft bed liner and will be cutting it up tonight to make the ski guides. My uncle did this on his trailer and it seemed to work well. Does anyone else have a better suggestion how to make ski guides that are not to expensive and will work for their intended purpose?

I'll post some pictures once I finish the project.

 

[ruffryder]

that is what I have heard works good as well. Interested in others thoughts too. Good topic!

 

[rsoukup37]

thats what i used for my ramp as i ran out because i used an old dodge dakota boxliner that i had taken out of a pickup. works pretty well especially for the deep keel of the skis

 

[Sled208]

The box liner works but isn't nearly as durable as the actual ski guides

 

[superclamp]

Yes , there are a few options that you can do to replace ski glides , we all know some glides are not cheap in price, but purchusing glides like Superglides we put some thought into our product. Safety is NUMBER #1 in our books and that is why we incorporated traction on the top of the glides so when you step off your sled you dont slip and fall and hurt yourself, then you are no good for the rest of the day or maybe season, our glides have screws with a grommet so it doesnt pinch the glides so it allows it to expand and contract with the weather so you dont get the warping that is going to happen to your box liner and you can uses them for your ATV as well. You can use them to walk up and down your ramp, don't try that with smooth glides. Yes box liner does the job, Superglides does the job Right. You Pay for what you get. Strips of boxliner is not that attractive either (looks cheap)too. Superglides are worth every penny.

 

[bowerman61028]

I did not know that the superglides had traction on the top, that was one of the first things I noticed when I picked up the bedliner. I know that I'll upgrade to them eventually but this season I had to keep the budget down. You can always dream of driving a Porche when your rolling around in a Pinto. Currently I'm in the Pinto catagory, someday I'll upgrade.

 

[Kevin]

No personal experience, but I recall others here using pvc garage door molding turned upside down (so the grooves accept ski runners). I have seen this stuff at Lowe's and Home Depot.

 

[stalefish_132]

box liner works the best, its flexable enough for ramps and doesnt break in cold weather, super glides are nice but cold weather they shatter and break. not worth it IMO.

 

[Rixster]

I am looking for one right now to use on the deck I just built !!

 

[MORSNO]

Superclamp makes a very valid safety point on the slippery surface of the bed liner. I busted my butt on my old ski guides many times and hurt for days. Superglides are the way to go, the grooves work well for ski carbides and the traction works great as a non-slip surface as well as traction for ATV tires in the summer.

One trip to the doctor with an injury from a 5' fall off a sled deck will cost more than the Superglides. Your signature block says that safety is important to you, spend a few bucks on the right equipment again. "Tracker 2, DaKine Probe, Vole Shovel, BCA Float 30 Pack" "The more we sweat in practice the less we bleed in battle"

 

[bowerman61028]

Superclamp makes a very valid safety point on the slippery surface of the bed liner. I busted my butt on my old ski guides many times and hurt for days. Superglides are the way to go, the grooves work well for ski carbides and the traction works great as a non-slip surface as well as traction for ATV tires in the summer.

One trip to the doctor with an injury from a 5' fall off a sled deck will cost more than the Superglides. Your signature block says that safety is important to you, spend a few bucks on the right equipment again. "Tracker 2, DaKine Probe, Vole Shovel, BCA Float 30 Pack" "The more we sweat in practice the less we bleed in battle"

I'm agree with you about the slip factor. The deck I bought was something that would work for this year and I plan on upgrading next year. The budget was killed off because I bought a new truck. I'm thinking that some griptape laid over the top will work great for providing traction. It is cheap and sticks to everything. Once I'm done with all my changes to the deck I'll have less than $700 into it. Next year I'll be going aluminum and expandable.

 

[←snow∞motion→]

Morsno,

Do superglides come in a pack? I've been asking this question in a few forums but don't ever get an answer.

They seem pretty expensive if they are $115 for one piece.

 

[MORSNO]

They come in a box of 8ea 30" pieces (20' total per box) and the custom screws. The screws have a thicker portion just below the head that allow the pieces to expand and contract without turning wavy. My local shop also sells single pieces in case you don't need additional full box's.

 

[←snow∞motion→]

Thanks so much. I went to the site and it was very unclear. It just said "Superglides" $115.

They looked like they were two or three feet, but didn't have the specific dimensions, but I did a rough estimate and about crapped my pants.

Eight to a set as opposed to one sounds much better. Still expensive, but better.

 

[CO 2.0]

The only reason I went with the bedliner is because it was free. Took me 3 bedliner bottoms to do a 20ft open. It would cost me $460 to put down superglides on my 20ft trailer. Too rich for my blood currently. I do have them on the ramps though which I believe is a must for traction walking up/down.

 

[Twostroke]

Craigslist!!!

I bought two bed liners to cut up for sliders off CL for $20 each! Some times you can score them for free on there!

 

[CO 2.0]

I got 3 of them for free. Go to a place they do spray in truck bedliners. Used ones are trash to them.

 

[GoBigParts]

I like the grip glides so I can walk up and down my ramps with out worry of slipping.

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

bedliner.. I have gotten 2 and some tailgate peices for $20 total.. some screws that were laying around and BAM.. works great.. yeah its a little slipper(a lot) but it can be mostly free.. so I dont care.. I can put fuel in the sled if the money is screwed down to my deck looking pretty.

if you have a hard time hunting free ones down, call spray in places, they usually let them for for like $20.

 

[sledheadjake]

Just go to your local junk yard , I have done two trailers with bed liner they cost me six dollars for 2 8ft liners they pretty much give them away anymore.Yes a little slippery but not so painfull in the pocket.