Marmot MB
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Hi all, bit of a newbie here, zero experiance in the field with ski's mounted to sleds.
Did some research, did some product investigation as to what is offered in the market place. Yikes, $400 pretty steep with rack and mount.
Did some research of home jobs and found most said, "keep it simple" anything that can break or loosen probably will.
I assume there is alot of vibration and force happening from the ski weight and extra hanging out.
I found these at a local outfitter.
Hunting Fishing Camping Gear & Apparel | Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters
Thought these may work as they are offset to allow the ski's to be somewhat to the side of the sled allowing the foot boards to be free.
Thought with no moving or adjustable parts they may hold up. I am suspect of the plastic design, may be good to absorb vibration, or may just snap like a twig... who knows.
in a crash I hope and suspect the plastic construction of the "Y" will just snap and not tear up my sled boards and tunnel.
Am suspect of the weight mounted with four bolts each and a metal single plate underneath to the boards and the rear tunnel area.
Once ski's are set into the "Y" of the bracket I am then using either one or two ratchet straps to attach to the factory M8 jerry can rack, which takes some of the weight off the "Y's" and helps to prevent any movement.
if I am not sled skiing I plan on removing them, easy enough 8 bolts and they are off.
So..... wondering what those in the know have to say ? will this stand up ? will it work ? advice ?
Did some research, did some product investigation as to what is offered in the market place. Yikes, $400 pretty steep with rack and mount.
Did some research of home jobs and found most said, "keep it simple" anything that can break or loosen probably will.
I assume there is alot of vibration and force happening from the ski weight and extra hanging out.
I found these at a local outfitter.
Hunting Fishing Camping Gear & Apparel | Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters
Thought these may work as they are offset to allow the ski's to be somewhat to the side of the sled allowing the foot boards to be free.
Thought with no moving or adjustable parts they may hold up. I am suspect of the plastic design, may be good to absorb vibration, or may just snap like a twig... who knows.
in a crash I hope and suspect the plastic construction of the "Y" will just snap and not tear up my sled boards and tunnel.
Am suspect of the weight mounted with four bolts each and a metal single plate underneath to the boards and the rear tunnel area.
Once ski's are set into the "Y" of the bracket I am then using either one or two ratchet straps to attach to the factory M8 jerry can rack, which takes some of the weight off the "Y's" and helps to prevent any movement.
if I am not sled skiing I plan on removing them, easy enough 8 bolts and they are off.
So..... wondering what those in the know have to say ? will this stand up ? will it work ? advice ?