Hyfax

[HD]

Do these kits make it easier to pull?
I made a Smitty sled along time ago, and it helps... but it's just one more thing to drag along.
Looking to lighten up my flip over, and easier to drag.

[Boar]

Ive had em and didt feel they did any
More than prolong the life of the existi g runner channels

[HD]

Thanks Jeff!

What do you think about this stuff?

[mike89]

thought I heard some where to use Pam spray grease for that some where??   

have to think about that... 

[mike89]

What can I spray on my snowblower to keep the snow from sticking?
BEST OVERALL: DuPont Teflon Non-Stick Dry-Film Lubricant.
RUNNER-UP: Liquid Wrench M914 Silicone Spray – 11 oz.
BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: DuPont Teflon Snow and Ice Repellant.
BEST HEAVY DUTY: CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Lubricant, 11 Wt Oz.
ALSO CONSIDER: WD-40 Specialist Water Resistant Silicone Lubricant.

just some thoughts, hope it helps ya.. 

[Leech~~]

If your just hand pulling a sled you may not need them. But, my Voyageur behind my sled would get beat to pieces.  I wouldn't be without them on one pulled with a sled or ATV. 

[HD]

If your just hand pulling a sled you may not need them. But, my Voyageur behind my sled would get beat to pieces.  I wouldn't be without them on one pulled with a sled or ATV.

I'm pulling early ice by hand...Granted, I'm pretty buff....but I am getting old 

[glenn57]

If your just hand pulling a sled you may not need them. But, my Voyageur behind my sled would get beat to pieces.  I wouldn't be without them on one pulled with a sled or ATV.

I'm pulling early ice by hand...Granted, I'm pretty buff....but I am getting old 

by buff  do you mean like that guy in the dirty jokes thread you posted about fish wanting your worm too!!!!!!!

[mike89]

oh my!!   

[Boar]

Leavr it to glenn to go off topic. Sheeesh! I dont know much about tje sprays but cheaper than hyfax to at least try em

[Jerkbiat]

Ive had em and didt feel they did any
More than prolong the life of the existi g runner channels

What Jeff said. They just wear instead of the sled itself. now if they were made from teflon that might be a different story.

[glenn57]

Leavr it to glenn to go off topic. Sheeesh! I dont know much about tje sprays but cheaper than hyfax to at least try em

[Steve-o]

I wonder how long those sprays would stay on the bottom of the sled before they washed/wore off.  How often would you need to re-apply?  Once going out and coming back wouldn't be too much of a hardship.

But then, if you loaded your sled into the back of an SUV instead of a truck or trailer, you'd have to put cardboard down so you don't get that spray all over everything.

All easy problems to solve and cheap to try.

[snow1]

Early ice,8+ inches of snow,one man flip over....= a pain to pull,these one man flip overs tend to plow the snow compared to the two man flips that will float on top of said snow.

Further,these spray on lubes wear off to quick,however a good coat of alpine ski wax might last the season.just a few thoughts.

[LPS]

Do these kits make it easier to pull?
I made a Smitty sled along time ago, and it helps... but it's just one more thing to drag along.
Looking to lighten up my flip over, and easier to drag.

I think they work good.  A lot less material touching the ground unless it is soft snow.  Probably still helps though.  The sled would wear through without them.

[Gunner55]

  L & M in GR can't hardly keep them on the shelf from what I've seen as I've looked at 'em too. A no go for me , so far, but I don't get out that often & rarely leave the bay when I do.

[HD]

Thanks for the help boys!

I had a brain fart, and went to Menards.
I found some 2 inch PVC trim boards, I cut them to length and used my heat gun.

Before I attach them.... what do you think? 

Less surface area.....

[Steve-o]

BRILLIANT!!! 

[mike89]

looks real good!!   

[glenn57]

HD, your a genius. anything is worth a try.

[Leech~~]

You might want to set one of them there PVC boards outside over night and give it a whack in the morning. 
But again, nothing may happen at slow speed hand puling?   

[HD]

You might want to set one of them there PVC boards outside over night and give it a whack in the morning. 
But again, nothing may happen at slow speed hand puling?   

Good point.... I'll leave one outside and try it in the morning. So far, they are pretty flexible at 23 degrees.

[LPS]

Mine like that I put a solid hitch with a spring on it and I pull it all winter behind my snowmobile.  I never unhook it.  If it is going to snow I just tip it over till I want to use it.  Great tool.

[HD]

Leavr it to glenn to go off topic. Sheeesh! I dont know much about tje sprays but cheaper than hyfax to at least try em

Glenn's brain is "Off Topic"....... 

[glenn57]

Leavr it to glenn to go off topic. Sheeesh! I dont know much about tje sprays but cheaper than hyfax to at least try em

Glenn's brain is "Off Topic"....... 

gotta keep everyone on there toes 

[Outdoors Junkie]

I agree, brilliant idea! Interested to hear how they work.

BRILLIANT!!! 

[HD]

I tried Leech's suggestion, and smacked it on the 4 wheeler steal rack.... only dented the board.

So I'm going ahead with the install.

[mike89]

sweet!!   

[Leech~~]

I tried Leech's suggestion, and smacked it on the 4 wheeler steal rack.... only dented the board.

So I'm going ahead with the install.

Rock and Roll! 

[Boar]

How are yu attaching them