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Repeat on the other side.Ĭut a piece of 1″ webbing to 24 inches and melt the ends to prevent fraying. Take the loop at the hose end of a pole and thread it down into the sled’s outer grommet (from the top of the sled) then back up the inner hole.
GROMMET HOLE PUNCH HOME DEPOT INSTALL
Use the grommet tool to install grommets at each hole, following the instructions on the package. If your sled does not have these pre-existing holes, drill two additional holes about 2 inches in from the outside drill holes. Our sled had two existing holes which will be used to attach the poles. Using the 3/8″ bit, drill a hole on both front corners of the sled. Tie a 6″ loop with the tail and secure it with tape. Leave about a 14″ tail and knot the cord so it holds the washer snug against the drilled hole. Thread a washer over the other end of the paracord. Using an overhand knot, tie a large loop at the hose end and secure with electrical or duct tape. Run one length of cord through a PVC tube, going into the hose end and out the single drilled hole at the other.
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This length gives you extra cord in case you need it for repairs in the field. Repeat on the other pole.Ĭut two lengths of paracord to 7 feet and melt the cut ends to prevent fraying. Roll the PVC a quarter turn and drill 1 inch from the end, going all the way through both sides of the pole to create two holes. Using the ¼” bit, drill one hole through one wall of a PVC pole, 2 inches from the hose-free end. Repeat with the other piece of hose and length of PVC. Work the untrimmed end over the end of a piece of PVC. Use scissors to trim one end of a 6-inch piece of rubber hose to an angle. Sand the ends with sandpaper to smooth any sharp edges. Use a hacksaw if you need to cut yours to length. We recommend adding about a foot of length for ski touring poles. We made our poles 5 feet in length, which is better for snowshoeing. Ski touring requires longer poles to allow for the movement and length of your skis snowshoeing requires shorter poles to allow for easier cornering. The length of your poles-which determines how far the sled rides behind your body-will depend somewhat on the winter activity you are using the sled for. The higher you load gear, the more likely your sled will flip over. Shorter sleds are more maneuverable, but hold less gear. Consider how much gear you need to carry when choosing a sled length.
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It should be at least 5″ to 7″ deep, and have a smooth curved front that will float over snow. The size and shape of your sled are critical to its performance in the backcountry.
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With snowshoes or skis you can roam far and wide ( make sure you understand the risks of winter travel and avalanche terrain).īut winter camping also comes with its own set of challenges, including the need for additional gear. Snow blankets the landscape, creating a quiet and picturesque wonderland and freeing you from the constraints of a trail.