I hear what you are saying breeeze... I've installed quite a few QD belts and again this weekend...
Without the tools IS possible for sure. But with the tools, two seconds to install the tools, and the same time to slide on the sprockets/belt, and less risk to stress the belt.
New belts are more difficult than used belts.
I'm about as cheap as they come... and I don't even own a QD equipped sled, but I do own the tools and have helped out people in the shop and on the mountain.
Chamfering the lead-in teeth on the sprockets also helps a great deal.
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