Sleds and Pulks??

We’re  looking for information about sleds that can be pulled while skiing,  an alternative to carrying a big pack. It’s for food and gear, not  children.
Do you know where we can rent, buy or borrow at a reasonable cost?  Anything to watch out for?  Have you made your own?    Any advice is appreciated!

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Peter Kasurak
Peter Kasurak
February 22, 2011 11:18

I personally know nothing about pulks and sleds, but these guys do:

http://www.myccr.com/SectionForums/viewforum.php?f=36

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musicianonskis
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Reply to  Peter Kasurak
February 22, 2011 11:32

Thanks, Peter!

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Dominique Turcotte
Dominique Turcotte
February 22, 2011 16:47

Greg Christie has two Baby-Glider and Gatineau Park Visitor Centre has one. They are getting old, but they still work. Just take out the seat and you can carry up to 44 pounds of whatever you like.

You can have a look at the new model here: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442634068&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302885430

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Ross Knight
Ross Knight
February 22, 2011 17:06

This is by far the best write up on sleds that I have found. http://www.skipulk.com/images/pulkbook.pdf

The pulks in the site above are used and described at this site
http://www.grandshelters.com/land-of-geysers2a.html

have fun reading

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paul
paul
February 23, 2011 09:46

Hi Jo-Ann, I bought this one fron canadian tire a few year ago worked well but I was pulling it while snowshoeing
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/5/SportsRec/WinterSports/SledsToboggans/PRD~0825220P/Pelican%252BMega%252BSnow%252BGlider.jsp?locale=en

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musicianonskis
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Reply to  paul
February 23, 2011 10:15

Thanks, all. this is very helpful!

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denise
denise
February 23, 2011 10:51

Hi
to ski with it, you want to have one that has a pole, that stops it from going in front of you on downhills. I have skied short distances with a regular sled for jack rabbits, and it is very annoying to have it sliding around you and in front of you, not to mention dangerous for yourself and other skiers. I would check around to see if anyone has one that is worn out for kids but would work for kit.

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bruno cyr
bruno cyr
February 23, 2011 12:53

Hi , Jo -Ann.
I have one that i would let you used with pleasure.
the whole thing about sled is that they are easy to used on hard pack.
In the soft and deep they tend to flip.
The other point is the harness system.
A rope doesn’t provide good control and won’t provide
the sled to overtake the skier on a donwhill.
The poles are a must.

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musicianonskis
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Reply to  bruno cyr
February 23, 2011 17:33

How wonderful! Thank you! I’ve sent you an email, sent through Garry’s computer.

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Frederic Ranger
Frederic Ranger
February 24, 2011 10:27

Here’s a pointer to great DIY information on pulks http://www.skipulk.com/images/pulkbook.pdf. I’ve built a few of the more advanced pulks described in the book for our family as well as friends. We have two that you’re welcome to borrow.

Cheers,
Frederic

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musicianonskis
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Reply to  Frederic Ranger
February 24, 2011 11:26

Thanks Frederic. Since we are a group of six, we would love to borrow one of your pulks for next week. That’s a very kind offer! I’ll send you an email when I’m back in town this weekend. Thanks also for the link. Jo-Ann

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musicianonskis
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Reply to  Ross Knight
February 24, 2011 16:56

Thanks, Ross.

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