Modifying paris expedition sled?

[hikingfish]

Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone had modified the paris expedition sled? I was specifically thinking of heating up the horizontal flaps and turning them upwards, so the sled would have less drag.

Thanks!

Fish

 

[Jay H]

You mean all of the horizontal flaps that contain the holes?

Would it work for you to just cut them off? You could drill holes into the sides as needed and mount some metal sheetmetal in the front to pull it... \

Jay

 

[erugs]

My friend Brian found this really helpful site for information about making a sled: http://www.aai.cc/pdf_download/expedition_sled_rigging.pdf

Not only is the technical detail helpful, but there are tips for setting your "mind" to using a sled, too.

 

[DougPaul]

Some urls on methods for building pulks:
http://www.skipulk.com/ (includes a pdf with complete plans for several versions. Also sells pulks and parts. Ed occasionally posts here.)
http://webpages.charter.net/bghouse/SkiPulk/
http://www.clubtread.com/sforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20245

There have also been a number of past threads on the topic--a search should find them.

Doug

 

[hikingfish]

Hi All,
Sorry for the late reply! DougPaul, the sled is basically done right now (I opted to do the high-end model from skipulk Ed's website). I wanted to create more of a "bucket" effect, which is seen on fiberglass sleds such as fjellpulken or acapulka and add a nylon cover.

I hadn't thought about cutting the material...I'm not sure that's something I'd be willing to do though.

I guess I'll ponder this question a bit further before making any drastic changes to the sled.

Cheers!

Fish