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12/27/2008 07:30PM
I am picking up my blackriver toboggan next week (Christmas gift to self). Has anyone here ever used one? Any reviews? How about the addition of the "tank" they sell? I know Cedarboy was contemplating getting one last year.
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12/27/2008 09:33PM
George,
I've have and use the SnowWalker model with the eight foot tank, have used it for the past two years and six trips it works great! I'll be taking it up after New Years Day for a five night trip. Not sure were exactly I'll put in, but I will be doing a entry off the Echo Trail.
I've have and use the SnowWalker model with the eight foot tank, have used it for the past two years and six trips it works great! I'll be taking it up after New Years Day for a five night trip. Not sure were exactly I'll put in, but I will be doing a entry off the Echo Trail.
12/27/2008 11:03PM
Awesome. I have been using an ice fishing sled for the past 4-5 years. It tends to "plow" through the snow instead of riding on top of it. I am hoping this new sled will help me go a little further or, at least, make pulling the gear a little easier:-)
12/30/2008 11:08PM
George
I found a local supplier(Twin Cities) for UHMWPE and split the cost 3 ways with 2 other guys on the board then put one together modeled after MYCCR board, wintercamping board and BlackRiver sleds. Used black walnut for cross ribs and got the SS screws at Lowes and rope at REI. Worked out great. UHMWPE is SLICK stuff, slicker than HDPE and bends much better in cold. I think I have about $85 in it. 15in by 10foot, tappered the last 4 ft down to 13in for turning. Have onlty pulled the kids so far(120lbs total) that was really nice and slick. Cant wait to get it out this year.
CB
Black River sells a kit for a good price, would be a fun weekend project.
I found a local supplier(Twin Cities) for UHMWPE and split the cost 3 ways with 2 other guys on the board then put one together modeled after MYCCR board, wintercamping board and BlackRiver sleds. Used black walnut for cross ribs and got the SS screws at Lowes and rope at REI. Worked out great. UHMWPE is SLICK stuff, slicker than HDPE and bends much better in cold. I think I have about $85 in it. 15in by 10foot, tappered the last 4 ft down to 13in for turning. Have onlty pulled the kids so far(120lbs total) that was really nice and slick. Cant wait to get it out this year.
CB
Black River sells a kit for a good price, would be a fun weekend project.
01/10/2009 12:25AM
Ok, I picked up my blackriver sled over the new year and was able to take it to Disappointment Lake. I LOVE THE SLED! Chris was a joy to work with, he got my sled done in a short period of time. Customer service was awesome: He returned all my calls right away. The sled pulled wonderfully. The tank was very nice for keeping my gear together AND it rolls up very nicely to fit into my Jeep:) If anyone has any questions about the sled, send me an e-mail: georgethaler@hotmail.com.
11/02/2015 03:02PM
I Purchased a black river sled a while back and have always just used a tarp to secure my gear. I am looking at getting a tank for the sled but I think I may go with the one made by Lure of the North. Has anyone used one of these? they look a bit heavier but they also look like they have more room.
11/03/2015 03:49PM
quote Franzenrp: "Seen a Blackriver sled on craigslist the other day"
Here is the link Black Rver Tobaggon sled
"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne
11/03/2015 08:17PM
quote OldFingers57: "quote Franzenrp: "Seen a Blackriver sled on craigslist the other day"
Here is the link Black Rver Tobaggon sled "
Love to see a picture.
11/03/2015 08:23PM
quote Pinetree: "quote OldFingers57: "quote Franzenrp: "Seen a Blackriver sled on craigslist the other day"
Here is the link Black Rver Tobaggon sled "
Love to see a picture."
Well I would contact the seller thru Craigslist if you want one of the actual sled, otherwise go to the Black River Sled web page.
"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne
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