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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Winter Camping and Activities DIY Pulk - Curl or Curve? |
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01/26/2021 09:19AM
Hey Experts,
I've finally got a hold of a few pieces of 1/4" UHMW and am trying to weigh pros and cons of doing the full pull over front to form the full "U" vs. doing a sloped bend. It seams there are benefits to both. Any experience with either or would be much appreciated.
Vader
I've finally got a hold of a few pieces of 1/4" UHMW and am trying to weigh pros and cons of doing the full pull over front to form the full "U" vs. doing a sloped bend. It seams there are benefits to both. Any experience with either or would be much appreciated.
Vader
"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." – Bilbo Baggins
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01/26/2021 09:54AM
I put a curve on mine. Honestly I just like the look better. I don’t think it functionally has to curve back 180°. The tips of skis don’t. I did try to keep the curl sort of minimal and small though, as the more you curl the less packing space you get. I do use the space under the curl for packing gear.
01/27/2021 07:20PM
I’ve made 5 different sleds like you’re making. Only one has had a big curl. IMO it’s a waste of sled real estate. They have such good flotation it’s not really necessary. I’m happy with a six inch curve(1/3 curl?).
02/01/2021 01:39PM
Thanks for your help everyone. It sounds like you've helped me confirm that a slight rise over the last 6 inches should do just fine for my needs.
Do any of you taper down your sled to make turning easier or do you think leaving it at a flat 16 inches wide the whole way is the best way to go?
Do any of you taper down your sled to make turning easier or do you think leaving it at a flat 16 inches wide the whole way is the best way to go?
"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." – Bilbo Baggins
02/02/2021 01:13PM
I did put a slight taper on both the front and back (its longer in the back). I had read that it might make it slightly easier to turn, but I remember that issue being disputed back when wintertrekking.com was around. I also knew that I was going to put my medium Kni-Co stove on the last section, so did not need for it to be full width anyway - its only about 13 inches or less packed up. I also put my second to last wood cross bar (another design aspect some people argue is not needed) in a spot to specifically fit the stove in.
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