ski drag chains, what kind of setup do you have???

[89sandman]

hasn't snowed here in almost 3 weeks and the snow has turned to ice, have been getting into some bad spots where coming down is putting brown spots in my undies so have been trying different things to slow down on the decent. tried cables first but they didn't seem to help much, then some light chain, a little better but still not enough. am gonna try some tire chains size chain today, put it through a 1 inch piece of rubber hose to try and help to keep from scratching up my spindles. taped the ends of the hose the the chain to keep it in place. i'm setting up the chains so they are just a couple of inches behind the spindle when they are on the ground. does this sound correct

 

[wyopdrsqrl]

We use old belts. If you cut the belts in half and bolt the ends together you can just slip them over the skis, you can get a set from each belt. They work great and it doesn't leave any scratches on the spindles. Figure if we are going to pay that much for belts we might at well use the to the full externt that we can.

 

[2XM3]

Old belts also.....I do not know about solid ice though???

 

[sledmasterr]

We use old belts. If you cut the belts in half and bolt the ends together you can just slip them over the skis, you can get a set from each belt. They work great and it doesn't leave any scratches on the spindles. Figure if we are going to pay that much for belts we might at well use the to the full externt that we can.

x2 what this feller said, this should clear up your little personal problem.....

 

[idahoskiguy]

Have used both old belts and lengths of chain. The belt work fine and have the benefit of being lighter and not rusting. One set of large link chain loops I made was so effective that you had to power yourself down hill

 

[snowcatter]

I have used reverse to slow my decent and it works awesome . . I quickly lock the track activate reverse and grab throttle . . I have used it to stop on some pretty steep hills.

 

[sledhead699]

^^^ dont think that would help on ice

 

[mtnsledder]

Home Depot sells galvanized chain, works great and doesn't rust all over everthing after you use them and put them away.

 

[Wyoming T/A]

hasn't snowed here in almost 3 weeks and the snow has turned to ice, have been getting into some bad spots where coming down is putting brown spots in my undies so have been trying different things to slow down on the decent. tried cables first but they didn't seem to help much, then some light chain, a little better but still not enough. am gonna try some tire chains size chain today, put it through a 1 inch piece of rubber hose to try and help to keep from scratching up my spindles. taped the ends of the hose the the chain to keep it in place. i'm setting up the chains so they are just a couple of inches behind the spindle when they are on the ground. does this sound correct

put some studs in the track jk

 

[dieselred]

Old belts break too!

Old belts also.....I do not know about solid ice though???

Watched a brand new M1 go end over end yesterday after belt on one ski broke causing sled to go sideways and toss rider, not pretty. Bullet proof (almost ice) conditions

 

[rmkboxer]

I just took some old tire chains and cut the squares out, they seemed to work good, haven't used them in years. but I have heard the belts work also

 

[2XM3]

Watched a brand new M1 go end over end yesterday after belt on one ski broke causing sled to go sideways and toss rider, not pretty. Bullet proof (almost ice) conditions

Not good.....

 

[cpcunningham]

Watched a brand new M1 go end over end yesterday after belt on one ski broke causing sled to go sideways and toss rider, not pretty. Bullet proof (almost ice) conditions

was with these guys when this happened...not a very pretty outcome...if youre going to use belts make sure the bolts are TIGHT every time you use them.

 

[89sandman]

chains worked best so far, still need to work on the placement under the skis. seems almost right under the carbide is best for stopping but if you get going more than a few miles an hour it gets almost impossible to steer!
hey t/a maybe some studs in the chains??? or maybe just an anchore i can chuck off at the top anyone got a spare yami??? ooops did i really just type that

 

[spring snow hero]

I have not used them in years, but I do remember that the key was to get the belt/chain to ride a few inches behind the center of the spindle. it let you have a bit of steering an still fair braking. I would often use just one. that let me hop on the other ski to steer.

 

[Weekday Warrior]

I was thinking about doing something like this, but take the wheels off and put on some sort of paddle.


they also have a push button option, you could drop them on the "fly" which would be damm handy when you can't get off the sled to throw the chains over the skis


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1LGT1F3Y94

http://www.retrax.net/

this one shows the power deploy push button option
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydk5PMTm4nQ

might even be able to leave the wheels on, I bet they'd dig thru the hardest crusty snow and slow you down

 

[IRC]

ski chains are for wimps grab a set of kahunas or dont go into those spots

 

[600 triple]

We have always used old sets of tire chains. Just find some that have been sitting on the side of the rode that have been thrown from a truck. If you can find some v-bar chains those work the best. Cant bet the price of free.

 

[culvert]

Hey guys,
I have heard of doing this, but for what reason?? Anyone with pics to explain a little better how wrapping chain / old belts around your skis help you stop / slow down on hills?
What do they do when climbing in the first place?
Thanks for any input. Just never seen it done and would like to know more.

 

[Jonny Rocket]

I use the belt. Just used it the other day and it worked great. you can also use a new belt. Just fold it over and wrap it around the ski.
J.