Bigfish Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 When reading the specs for a sled, how is the length of the sled determined? Is it, from the tips of the skis to the rear flap? Or, is it from the nose of the sled to the rear flap? a new sled purchase depends on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Based on our sleds and the spec sheets, it is ski tips to the rear flap. Hope this helps Nunz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Thanks Hopefully it fits in the trailer!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 What kind of sled and trailer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Couple things I see. First your topic title "quick question, have you ever seen a quick question on here, pages and pages of answers. 2nd good luck on the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 11 hours ago, Blake G said: What kind of sled and trailer? Good news: Picked up a 2015 RS Venture TF, with less than 2K on it, for less than half the cost of a new one. Bad news: it is a 151" track, and it is located in Windsor. Haven't picked out a trailer yet, but I don't think it's going to fit on the existing 10 footer. I was checking the length to see how much would be hanging out the back of the truck, when I pick it up on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I ride with a guy who owns a 16 Venture TF with the 151 track. He said it's 10 foot 6 long, which isn't much longer than lots of other sleds with shorter tracks. My 17 Renegade Enduro (137 track), is about 10 foot 2. Venture is a heavy beast, though. My friend calls his sled the Exxon Valdez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibsonNytro Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Congrats on the new sled - I know this probably wont help you but my friends Arctic Cat XF8000 144" track fits no problem in my 10' enclosed triton trailer. Might get lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manotickmike Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Get your tape out! My 144" Nytro came home in my old 10" enclosed cargo trailer with room to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, Blake G said: I ride with a guy who owns a 16 Venture TF with the 151 track. He said it's 10 foot 6 long, which isn't much longer than lots of other sleds with shorter tracks. My 17 Renegade Enduro (137 track), is about 10 foot 2. Venture is a heavy beast, though. My friend calls his sled the Exxon Valdez. 8 minutes ago, GibsonNytro said: Congrats on the new sled - I know this probably wont help you but my friends Arctic Cat XF8000 144" track fits no problem in my 10' enclosed triton trailer. Might get lucky. Thanks I hope the "Exxon Valdez" handle isn't due to the petroleum products it uses. The name we had in mind was "The Big Comfy Couch" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 34 minutes ago, manotickmike said: Get your tape out! My 144" Nytro came home in my old 10" enclosed cargo trailer with room to spare. Good to know I have an old Triton 10' clam shell, so we will see when I get it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Congrats on the new sled. OF7 has an identical sled in his stable. You will enjoy that sled with the EPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 14 hours ago, Bigfish said: Thanks Hopefully it fits in the trailer!!!! cut holes in the front for the skis to poke through if necessary.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Bigfish said: Good to know I have an old Triton 10' clam shell, so we will see when I get it home. If it's a bit snug and you only have the one sled on board a double wide trailer you could always turn the skis a bit OR swing the tail end of the sled sideways a bit. I have a friend with a 10 ft. cargo trailer and one sled. He runs the sled up until the skis are as far as they can go. Then he picks up the back of the sled and moves it sideways until it fits and straps it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, 02Sled said: cut holes in the front for the skis to poke through if necessary.... Thats what I did to my 5x10 utility trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 30 minutes ago, 02Sled said: cut holes in the front for the skis to poke through if necessary.... 24 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Thats what I did to my 5x10 utility trailer. Uh, no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 25 minutes ago, 02Sled said: If it's a bit snug and you only have the one sled on board a double wide trailer you could always turn the skis a bit OR swing the tail end of the sled sideways a bit. I have a friend with a 10 ft. cargo trailer and one sled. He runs the sled up until the skis are as far as they can go. Then he picks up the back of the sled and moves it sideways until it fits and straps it in place. That's what I think I will have to do However there are occasions when I carry two sleds. The RX-1 is 9' and the new one is 10' 6". If it fits, it will be tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 47 minutes ago, Bigfish said: That's what I think I will have to do However there are occasions when I carry two sleds. The RX-1 is 9' and the new one is 10' 6". If it fits, it will be tight! even with two you can likely swing the rear enough to make it fit OR swing the rear of both a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibsonNytro Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Bigfish said: That's what I think I will have to do However there are occasions when I carry two sleds. The RX-1 is 9' and the new one is 10' 6". If it fits, it will be tight! If the new one is 10'6" i see no issue with fitting in a 10' clam. I have a 10' clam and the overhang at the front has a lot of room to pull the ski's up into. That's how i fit by buddies cat into my trailer. Just watch your windshield when closing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 1 hour ago, GibsonNytro said: If the new one is 10'6" i see no issue with fitting in a 10' clam. I have a 10' clam and the overhang at the front has a lot of room to pull the ski's up into. That's how i fit by buddies cat into my trailer. Just watch your windshield when closing. good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariof7 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 10' 6" ski tip to bumper. 10' 7.5" to bumper sleigh hitch. You may have to remove the windshield, she is a tall one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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