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Pimp or replace the jet sled?

Trav2525 said:
I think runners are a must if you want your sled to last. Instead of using a runner kit I used snowmobile hyfax on both my otter and jet sled. Way harder material and little more ground clearance. I drag them over concrete and gravel all the time and I'm amazed at the lack of even scratches in the hyfax.
For the rope attachment I put a piece of 1/2" x 3" wide hardwood from one side to the other on the inside of the sled. Rope breaks before the sled ever gets damaged.
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Hyfax is what they use in the runner kits.
 
I have an XL jet sled and have pulled deer out up to 225 pounds dressed. Few bungee cord to hold legs in and I’ve never had a problem. Hard bottom to get over rocks and blow downs and sticks yet smooth enough to slide over snow ice and water. Love it!
 
five said:
Not necessarily. I feel like the sled will last longer though. Especially on gravel and concrete.
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I have had one wear a hole in the bottom. But sportsman’s guide sells em cheap on sale. Got mine for 69 bucks I think. If it lasts 4-5 years of hunting setting stands dragging deer and ice fishing I’m happy. Plus all the wood it hauls in between
 
redsquirrel said:
I have an XL jet sled that I use. It is by far the best option I have found for getting the whole deer out. Nothing is easy about dragging a large deer out of the woods, but the jet sled makes it easier than anything else IMHO. I hunt solo 100% of the time and my jet sled was a big improvement in my process. I have used it to get out around 30 deer since 2015.
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Do you ever find that you want one size smaller? I just ordered a large otter but am wondering if I made the right choice on size (64 x 29)
 
redsquirrel said:
A few pics from this year
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Do you know the dimensions of that sled?
 
Chopper070 said:
Do you know the dimensions of that sled?
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I never find myself wanting one smaller, but when I used a smaller one I found myself wanting it bigger.

That is the XL jet sled. Dimensions are

66" L x 31" W x 12" H

The only reason I would want it smaller was when I was carrying it inside the truck. For the past 8 or 9 years I have a cargo carrier mounted on the front of my truck and the sled just stays on there all hunting season. It took a little research to find one that fit this size sled but its a pretty slick setup that I have at this point. Once I get to the truck I just pop the front up on the cargo carrier and slide it in. I would say probably between 40 and 50 deer have gone for a ride in the sled on the front mounted cargo carrier at this point.
 
redsquirrel said:
I never find myself wanting one smaller, but when I used a smaller one I found myself wanting it bigger.

That is the XL jet sled. Dimensions are

66" L x 31" W x 12" H

The only reason I would want it smaller was when I was carrying it inside the truck. For the past 8 or 9 years I have a cargo carrier mounted on the front of my truck and the sled just stays on there all hunting season. It took a little research to find one that fit this size sled but its a pretty slick setup that I have at this point. Once I get to the truck I just pop the front up on the cargo carrier and slide it in. I would say probably between 40 and 50 deer have gone for a ride in the sled on the front mounted cargo carrier at this point.
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I'm curious as to why you just do not load it in the back of your pickup? I like the idea of these cargo carriers if you're not using a pick up though. Just curious. Super heavy deer are hard to lift all the way up into the bed of a standard sized pickup but a couple of two by fours as a ramp help me with that or even sticks if I forgot my two by fours. The most ideal setup is a lightweight foldable atv or garden tractor ramp AND the jet sled to load into the pickup by yourself.
 
woodsdog2 said:
I'm curious as to why you just do not load it in the back of your pickup? I like the idea of these cargo carriers if you're not using a pick up though. Just curious. Super heavy deer are hard to lift all the way up into the bed of a standard sized pickup but a couple of two by fours as a ramp help me with that or even sticks if I forgot my two by fours. The most ideal setup is a lightweight foldable atv or garden tractor ramp AND the jet sled to load into the pickup by yourself.
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I don't have a pickup, I have a 4runner and prefer the suv. I used to have a fj cruiser and hauled some deer and a bear up into the back of that... it's much easier to just haul it a foot or so up onto the carrier.
 
@redsquirrel I'm curious about the front hauler attached to your 4runner. I love mine and have a rear hauler but everything gets dirty. Do you remember the manufacturer for your front carrier?

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Weldabeast said:
Most public here that I hunt will have a road system that leads to parking areas that have trail head leaving from there. What I do is leave the game cart (academy brand) and the sled at the truck. If I end up needing to drag something I'll take note of how the trip back to the truck is.... Normally it will consist of a mixture of terrain like u talking about @iamcorey..... Mix of swamp/mud and high ground and then down the limestone road... The sled fits on cart... Just carry some extra straps or rope and u can get the loaded sled strapped to the cart.... Less than 100 bucks for 2 useful tools. During this off season I'm gonna figure out the best way to attach them together and make something to make it as painless a process as possible, try to add buoyancy enough to make the sled float a deer easily, and modify/make a little storage pouch to attach to the cart and then that part of my hunt system I'll be complete.
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PLEASE post that when you are done. I have the academy cart because you recommended it and I love it. Used it last night actually!

but your combo idea sounds awesome. You could have your kill kit attached to it it’s all in one place.
 
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