The best set up I've found is 3/8" climbing rope, I tie the ski tips to the rear bumper - it keeps the towed sled right behind the tow sled, does not load the towed sled full of snow and you can haul the mail without a rider on the towed sled, also keeps the sleds from slamming into each other.

Snobunje makes an adjustable strap kit - but I snapped the straps the first time I tried to tow a sled.

http://snobunje.com/...ion=show_detail

 

I dont see how the towed sled wont run into the one towing? What am i missing here. Thanks

 

We've always tied one ski loop up tight (no slack) against the bumper of the tow sled. Keeps the towed sled from rear-ending the tow sled and will follow you anywhere, also doesn't mess with ski alignment.

The rope in the Doo tool pack works great. I just tie a permanent loop knot in the end of the rope, put the loop through ski tip, put other end of the rope through the loop I made and pull tight. Then I make a couple passes through the bumper, the ski tip and then the bumper again and pull it up tight. A couple more wraps with the rope and tie it off. The knot always unties easy and the loop end just slides off the ski loop when your done.

 

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We just do what ID does and it works well. Too much slack and you are bound to smash into the back of the sled.

We have tried the straps you can buy but nothing works as well as two short climbing ropes tied to the rear bumper. The strap ones usually end up with a tear in the sides as well and wear out quickly.

We have towed out sleds with no tracks 50 miles plus this way.

There are lots of tow techniques talked about on here, do a search for a few. Never been a fan of tieing the broken sled up backwards to the tow sled. Also have tied sleds in tandom for huge climbs but that can be difficult. Remember to remove the belt on the XP's and some people say to loosen the track but we run our tracks loose already.

Another item to purchase is a crazy carpet. Either leave it in your vehicle or stash at few at your chalets. They are cheap, under $10 and makes towing up big terrain quite easy.

Using the back up start rope in the tool kit would be like a last resort. I don't know, that rope isn't very long, nore strong. You are not getting a sled out of the areas we ride in with that.

 

We just do what ID does and it works well. Too much slack and you are bound to smash into the back of the sled.

Another item to purchase is a crazy carpet. Either leave it in your vehicle or stash at few at your chalets. They are cheap, under $10 and makes towing up big terrain quite easy.

Whats a crazy carpet?

 

Here is the rope trick that we have been using for years. 15-20 length of 1/2 inch climbing type rope. Knot the end and then about two feet from the end tie a loop in the rope that allows the knot to pass through it. As the rope get tensioned the loop closes and traps the knot. Can attach and remove the rope quickly.

 

Wrap the rope around a ski leg, pass knot through the loop, VOILA!!!!!

 

thanks for the tip!

just so im clear, i only wrap one ski leg and leave the 10-15ft of length with rider on the dead sled?

also, i assume you do not use the skis close to the bumper technique in fear of damaging the towed sled's skis........

thanks again, very helpful.

 

I got 3 crazy Carpets in my front yard. burried of corse. Daughter allways leaves them then it snows hahahah

 

Is that commercial from the 50's. It made me laugh so hard. no offense.

 

Did you not watch it? Its made from space age materials!

haha it was the easiest way to show someone what the heck a crazy carpet is.

 

Crazy Carpets do work AWESOME... A Must have when travelling with guys who run Cats, Polaris and Yamaha's

 

The guy that marketed those is a Billionaire.

 

i keep a 6 foot tow strap folded up under the seat. I think its actually a temorary fall arrest tie-off sling used in construction. its rated for over 5000 lbs and it fits easily in the slot that the owners manual comes in.

 

Been using the sno-bungee set-up for 5 years, have one in all 6 sleds and have never broke one yet, and probably do 7-8 tows a year.... But also not doing any real deep snow recovery work either here on the hill.

 

Have used a good quality tie down strap several times but only for pulling down trails. Probably wouldn't would real well for hard pulls.

 

15 feet of climbing rope and a couple of locking carabiners works pretty well. Both can be purchased from any decent outdoor store for pretty cheap. You could also consider getting static rope, which won't stretch like climbing rope. IMO, climbing rope is a little better, as it has an inherent stretch that takes a little stress out of the system when you're first getting it under tension. Attaching to the skis works pretty well, but I've always thought it better to tow from a more solid point - i.e. the spindles - if you're really giving it with a ski only attachment, you could bend/twist the skis. Just my two cents.

 

thanks guys.... the climbing rope is looking to be the business.... 15-20ft worth...

 

Found it - darn I'm good at searching.

towing video

 

When I found myself in need of a tow rope and didn't have one earlier this year I improvised by taking the belt off the sled being towed and wrapping it through the front bumper. I then did the same with the towing sleds spare belt through the rear bumper. Found a heavy duty stick and stuck it through the middle. Got some funny looks but it got me back to the road!

 

$300 in belts

 

now That is being Resourceful...way to go McGyver!

 

It was my 92 Safari....Cheap belts!!!

 

I have 20 feet of 3/8 rope in each sled and most of my friends carry rope. We use rope more for pulling sleds out of holes, but it works fine for towing. Be aware that the rear bumper on a xp isn't real strong. I bent mine towing out a friend when his 08 axle broke. If you tie off like the snobungy pic the bumper will hold up fine.