Go Back   Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Fishing Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-06-2016, 08:20 AM
TROLLER TROLLER is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Rocky View County AB.
Posts: 3,550
Default Sled runners

Looking at runners for a new sled but do not see where they are worth 60 or 70 bucks.

Am wanting to make some out of pvc trim boards which I think is what the sled guys are selling.

Anyone ever work with the trim boards and if so how did it work out in the end.

THANKS
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-06-2016, 08:34 AM
Game Hunter Game Hunter is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: edmonton
Posts: 832
Default

Yeah 60-80 bucks. I tried buying material to make my own, most plastic companies wanted a arm and a leg. Ide be curious if there's material at some hard wear store around guys use?
I ended up buying some runners for my pelican.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-06-2016, 08:36 AM
calgarygringo calgarygringo is online now
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: calgary
Posts: 3,004
Default Puck board

I know some guys also have used puck board for their sleds. I believe sign shops can get it for you.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-06-2016, 08:48 AM
marty1 marty1 is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 215
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by TROLLER View Post
Looking at runners for a new sled but do not see where they are worth 60 or 70 bucks.

Am wanting to make some out of pvc trim boards which I think is what the sled guys are selling.

Anyone ever work with the trim boards and if so how did it work out in the end.

THANKS
I find the easiest way is to buy old pair of skies on kijiji I picked up two old pair for $50,works like a dream.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-06-2016, 08:53 AM
calgarygringo calgarygringo is online now
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: calgary
Posts: 3,004
Default Smittly sled

This is called a Smitty Sled. Lots of pictures online if you Google it. Made one myself this winter and way better than runners. Got my skis at the Sally Ann store for 5 bucks.

Quote:
Originally Posted by marty1 View Post
I find the easiest way is to buy old pair of skies on kijiji I picked up two old pair for $50,works like a dream.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-06-2016, 09:50 AM
kcward kcward is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Grande Prairie, AB
Posts: 234
Default

Another Idea is go to the River Boat MFG, they might sell the teflon strips. Sometimes they have strips left over and will sell for a reasonable price.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 03-06-2016, 10:53 AM
TROLLER TROLLER is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Rocky View County AB.
Posts: 3,550
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Game Hunter View Post
Yeah 60-80 bucks. I tried buying material to make my own, most plastic companies wanted a arm and a leg. Ide be curious if there's material at some hard wear store around guys use?
I ended up buying some runners for my pelican.
I went to Home Depot on line and it looks like all I need would cost under 20 bucks and I am sure this is the same material the sled runners are made of.

While I like the idea of old skis I am trying all I can this winter to get lighter, sold my big tent, large sled, beside storage, as I get older I have to be more mindful of what things weigh for me to lift in and out of the truck as I am fishing by myself most days.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 03-06-2016, 10:56 AM
DOGFISH's Avatar
DOGFISH DOGFISH is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Fort Saskatchewan
Posts: 730
Default Sled Runners

UMHW -Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene.
info@pgplastics.com
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 03-07-2016, 10:21 AM
357xp's Avatar
357xp 357xp is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: by the crick
Posts: 801
Default

X2 on the UHMW, bought a 4x10 sheet to rebuild my one sled plus enough left over for runners on a couple more.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 03-07-2016, 03:46 PM
raw outdoors raw outdoors is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: calgary
Posts: 691
Default

I have built an entire sled out of uhmw picked the stuff up in calgary close to wholesale sports it is awsome stuff the place i pur purchased it from will cut it however you like. PS this sled is forsale if anyone wants a northen sledworks clone with a musher bar.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 03-08-2016, 11:37 AM
TROLLER TROLLER is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Rocky View County AB.
Posts: 3,550
Default

So I went ahead with the PVC trim board bit of a time with the bend but got it installed.

25 bucks and was able to kill few hours of an otherwise boring day.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:13 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.