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puteman1

As you will see in the pics their is no unwinding. I do understand the theory be hind braid take the stretch out of the rope that is why it is only on the ends. then i locked the ends is what is called the friendship not for no slipping then i left the middle with 4 strands to allow for the stretch effect.

You also be able to remove the drive belt and be able to left the sled as the same prince able as the straps movers use.

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puteman1

i also forgot to include the other purpose of the friendship knot is to make it 18 inches long on each end is so that if one strand does break it will not hit the operator it would go strait up. Also correction the rope is the cloths line rope. You can tell i have already use it to tow a car in the yard to make sure it would work and it worked fine.

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stepper459

I keep a small come-a-long in my storage compartment (on a touring sled) and I've used it a couple times with a couple straps and some nylon rope. If you ride by yourself as I do sometimes, it's worth its weight in gold. I got the come-a-long for $15 and the rope is generic but high quality nylon rope. The straps are $10 from wal-mart and rated for 3000#. Small plastic shovel helps too. I'm lucky enough to be where I can ride 4 or 5 times a week but can't always find people to go with me, so I need to carry this kind of stuff...

mountainman315

i haven't been snowmobiling for that long, but i find that reverse doesn't due much. If anything, it can get you in even bigger trouble. I took a snowmobiling class and they pretty much tell you to pack down the snow on the side of the snowmobile and lift the machine on to the freshly packed snow. Sometimes i have the same problem regarding lifting the sled in heavy snow. You just have to make sure someone is with you because there's never really that big of a problem when there's more than one person.

RoadkillSTX

Sometimes if I'm in the really deep snow and have a hard time lifting it, I do a football style lift-push on the back corner of the bumper... Might only move 3-4 inches per time but eventually you'll get it on to the snow you've packed.

It helps if you pack the snow beside the snowmobile, and then a ways in front of the snowmobile as well so you can really get some momentum going.

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Jaded

So I finally got a chance to use the Sno-Bunje and I was very impressed. I stopped to help a couple of elderly guys, 60 to 70ish, dig out their Ski-doo 800. We were in about 2 feet of powderwith about another 2 ft. of base, and he was buried up to the top of the seat. Dug out the front with a shovel, hooked up the bunje, the rider stood beside the sled and gave the juice, not too much. I gave a good pull. The sled moved ahead about 2 ft. I repositioned my feet, pulled again and out she came. Took maybe all of 5 minutes and I never broke sweat. These two fellows had never seen a Bunje and they're now Sno-Bunje believers. I was impressed and it'll always be in my pack now!

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arcticfreak

hey if you arent mountain boondocking and want a really cheap, compact shovel, go to the camping section of wal mart
i got one, its olive green and folds up and fits perfectly in the seat compartment with lots of room to spare
i adds some extra peace of mind and costs like 7 bucks---also, it wont snap in really cold weather

when im stuck i can usually yank the back end around a foot and then rock side to side to get moving again

ps. i know im sounding like an infomercial here, but i cant recommend gerber's folding campsaw highly enough. its very comppact and stays dangerously sharp for years...very very handy--those are my two favorite tools

Jaded

Yeah those folding shovels are great. I keep one on my quad. A little samll for digging snow but still a big help.

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lowbudget

I have a slide together metal avalanche shovel mounted under the springs that keeps my exhaust held down. The plastic Wally world shovels suck in hard pack. After this last stuck experience I'm a firm believer in the snow bunji. I have the hand pull model but I will be buying the hook to another sled model come days off. They are impressive once you use them.

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Jaded

I agree totally on both points. Just folded over my "Wally World" shovel last time I was out and as for the Sno-bunje", I won't go out without mine now. It's the hand held one as well and I find it works awesome.

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speakout

Recovery when stuck in powder for me goes much like this:
Light up a cigarette, then conclude that I fucked up.

Next step would be to walk up to the front of the sled and pack shitloads of snow under the track, and make a 4-5 feet long ramp up from the snow.. just stomping the snow down with my feet.. After this I make sure to stomp down the snow under the footrests, because this is what prolly got you stuck in the first place..

After this.. Rev it to max, and wobble it from side to side like there was no tomorrow, just drag it onto one ski as if you were powding, then the other side.. this will prevent you from packing snow under the footrests, and should get you out.. if not, you are in for an interesting couple of hours

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SledStar

Well, since I drive an older 76 Panther, it's not overly heavy compared to the newer ones, however, when it get's stuck, it's alot heavier I assure you. The thing I do is usually lift the back end up (keep in mind it's an older skidoo not as much weight) and then I'll set it on the snow if I can out of it's hole, then I get on it standing on the runner board and give it all the gas and shake from side to side as I'm standing and usually that gives the skidoo some grip and makes it move, that's how I do it anyways. Always seems to work.

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JheLrey

You won't be doing that with the Ski-Doo.... Trust me

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SledStar

Yea, I know, that's the scary part lol. But, I don't mind, once I get a newer one it will be alot more work to get it unstuck that's for sure.

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TheBackRoads

hahahaa sounds like fun!

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brandcole73

Just had to use the tryed and true methood last sunday. I slid down off the top of the plowed ditch into a snowdrift. stomped, kicked, dug, cussed at, and threw snow for 20 minutes. stood on the running boards and rocked it forward, repeat. repeat. repeat. got it out and went home!

zakr84

how bout a well placed stick of dynamite?
pop the sled right back on the trail in a jiffy.

Jaded

Dam, has that crossed my mind a few times over the years.

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ZR580EFI

Just do a little at a time, you dont have to move it all at once. Thats what I do.

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