Sled runners

[30inthabucket]

Ok I have a question. Bought the eskimo quickflip. I will be pulling it by hand.  Should I get the runner kit for it or is it not necessary? Any cheaper options?

[1BigIcehole]

Definitely get some kind of runner kit, just will help with the wear and tear of the sled.
I use puck board that I got from the local hockey arena.
I posted some pics back a couple years on the ones I put on my Scout. I think it is under inventions.

[z400wolverine]

IBJ has a recommendation as well,talked to him last year!

[slabslayer]

You'll definitely want some protection of some sort. If not you'll wear a hole in the bottom of your sled, even pulling by hand.

[icebucketjohn]

Get the Runner Kit or make your own, but definitely get'em on your shanty.

I had some made up from Universal Plastics in N. Canton a few years back., 

[futurestrader]

I got two used skis and built it up off the ground about 4".  That's all you need to do.

[30inthabucket]

Thanks guys. I went ahead and ordered the eskimo kit. No hockey rinks near me I know of and it was about the same price to just order the plastic strips. Unfortunately it seems I should have installed the runners before I put the rest together but I'm sure I'll manage.

[Garyoutlaw]

How did the instill go ?
  I have the Wide 1 Inferno & was also about to order a kit myself.

[30inthabucket]

Gonna do it this weekend. I'll let ya know. BTW amazon had the best price I found on em

[Downthehole]

I just got a runner kit for my Otter Sport Sled. They don't make a kit specifically for the sled so I'll be adapting the runners to fit....

[z400wolverine]

Did the same,medium sport sled,think I went with the 46"'ers

[Downthehole]

Did the same,medium sport sled,think I went with the 46"'ers

Did you have any issues fitting them?

[Garyoutlaw]

BTW amazon had the best price I found on em

Yes Sir, ordered last night & found a good tip from a youtube video
 use a slightly smaller 5/32 bit to drill your pilot holes so that the screw will hold tight while you tighten the nuts.https://youtu.be/t4VVrYfJa68

[slabslayer]

When you do the install make sure you silicone both sides of the nut and bolt.   Your shanty will never leak if the snow or ice melts. I didn't do that on my first shanty and had a leaky tub,but my last 2 have been dry as a bone even with 1 or 2 inches of water on the ice.

[Downthehole]

When you do the install make sure you silicone both sides of the nut and bolt.   Your shanty will never leak if the snow or ice melts. I didn't do that on my first shanty and had a leaky tub,but my last 2 have been dry as a bone even with 1 or 2 inches of water on the ice.

That's a good tip.....thanks!