12-27-2014, 04:21 AM
Okay I have a day off and it looks like it's those couple days when it's too thick to cast and too thin to walk on and drill holes... So I was thinking project day... Went looking for a pair of old snow skis at the DI today, but found a pair of water skis that I bought instead... Mostly because they were in better shape than my current pair and I usually have kids in the summer that want to water ski... anyway first question... snow skis or water skis for a smitty? Will floatation be better or will the extra width charge a penalty pulling through deeper snow? Next question, how wide? I have been wondering about 4' so it still fits between the wheel wells in the truck but wide enough to help stabilize tip over... How high of risers? Been thinking of using 2 X 12's so it won't drag as much... Most of the designs I've seen are from back east in heavy wet snow country and not Utah powder so I expect those skis will cut through the powder and I'm going to need fair clearance to keep from dragging snow... Next, how far between cross members? Been thinking 2' so I can balance my ice auger better... Next question any ideas for mounting a power auger on the sled so it stays secure and doesn't drag? I'd like to have the sled so I can take my tent, the power auger, my old ice sled, bucket, tote and battery (12V size 24), maybe a couple folding chairs for company... I know I won't be able to pull all this, but I may find a couple young boys to go with and pull the sled for me... Glad I have a state pass and can get close to water level at Hyrum rather than going down that steep hill on the east end... I'm getting too old and take too much junk to do that route any more... Now if I can figure out a better route at Porcupine... Anyway just looking for help from you guys with great ideas or experience trying this before... Thanks J
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