Slee sledge
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monarman
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Have a look at the jet sled and trailer from @Stirlinggundogs aka glade deer management......
deerstalker.308
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slee are great, I have one, I tried one of the above mentioned ones and failed with two small spikers, never mind a decent stag, flexed and bowed under very little strain.
Slee are in a different league BUT!! They have their place, and that is only ever towed, you will not move it by hand with deer in it, they weigh a lot, the other thing I’ve found (and appreciate everyone does things differently) but the slee is not easy to get a big animal in, a lighter plastic only sled you can flip onto its long edge, lay along the spine of the deer and roll the deer in, not so with the slee, you’ll destroy your shins on the metal runners and be left in a lot of pain! Everything is a compromise, a huge amount comes down to your expectations and specific needs/set up. But they are very solidly made and perfect for dragging behind a quad.
Slee are in a different league BUT!! They have their place, and that is only ever towed, you will not move it by hand with deer in it, they weigh a lot, the other thing I’ve found (and appreciate everyone does things differently) but the slee is not easy to get a big animal in, a lighter plastic only sled you can flip onto its long edge, lay along the spine of the deer and roll the deer in, not so with the slee, you’ll destroy your shins on the metal runners and be left in a lot of pain! Everything is a compromise, a huge amount comes down to your expectations and specific needs/set up. But they are very solidly made and perfect for dragging behind a quad.
got one exactly 2 year ago- superb, carried a couple of hundred red now on serious ground and can’t fault it.
Only thing that’s went wrong is the bottom runners worn through at front but simply unbolted and turned around and good to go again.
Take 3 decent stags or 5 hinds just make sure they are well tied in and it’s no bother
Only thing that’s went wrong is the bottom runners worn through at front but simply unbolted and turned around and good to go again.
Take 3 decent stags or 5 hinds just make sure they are well tied in and it’s no bother
deerstalker.308
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You managed to wear out the angle iron runners!!!! Flip me, are you running on granite! Good going, I thought they’d be indestructible!
I only plan to use it with the quad. It's open hill I'm on. But it's rough. Not clear fell rough. But those big lumps that just stop everything and stand on and fall on.
I did think of wheels. But I think they will tip over like the trace tray. Some bits are a bit steep and angled. I'm calling past on my way home tomorrow, so I will get a look at one.
Thanks for the tips
I did think of wheels. But I think they will tip over like the trace tray. Some bits are a bit steep and angled. I'm calling past on my way home tomorrow, so I will get a look at one.
Thanks for the tips
I’ve never coped the slee over- the low profile, width and the fact the tow bar allows it to move up and down with the ground all combine to make it very safe and with weight on it there is no tendency to slide down and pull the quad around.
Sits perfectly behind quad on trailer ratcheted between bike and tailgate as though it fits perfectly sideways in the Dmax tub it is a bit awkward lifting in and out
Sits perfectly behind quad on trailer ratcheted between bike and tailgate as though it fits perfectly sideways in the Dmax tub it is a bit awkward lifting in and out
deerstalker.308
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jthyttin
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You might want to consider getting 4 feet wide quarter inch thick HDPE (High Density PolyEthylene) and making your own, more flexible sled.
They're kind of popular in northern countries, to get moose out of the forest. In use the carcass is anchored to the front part from head, and rest of the sled is bent in to slight U shape with rope. It requires the least effort of all solutions since it somewhat conforms to terrain. Will get eventually ripped on pure rocks, but so will Slee (between the runners). Rolls up when not in use. Works also retrieving singe carcass by yourself, when downscaled to 2mm HDPE and sized appropriately.
NickJ
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I talked to a lot of professional hill stalkers and contractors before I bought my Jet Sled and custom made trailer from Barry @Stirlinggundogs as per above and Glade Deer Management
Half of the lads liked the Slee Sleigh and half of them a hill trailer so the aforementioned felt like the best compromise, especially if you have some areas (clearfell/restock etc) where you can't get the quad in but want to keep the carcass clean and so just use the sled to begin with.
It is now into it's second season of hard work on the hill, with the cover (that Barry also supplies) on you can get the carcasses larder ready on the hill and they stay immaculate and it saves carting larder waste (heads at legs) up to a midden after lardering, the raptors and ravens appreciate it too!
NickJ
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Worth pointing out that your reds are probably twice the weight of most above the Highland line!
NickJ
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My Glade Deer Management trailer goes anywhere the quad will and that's on proper hill in Highland Perthshire
Indeed I have though just drag on by hand- spot on for it though use a lightweight ramp now the sled done the job fine before
Bigron321
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Do you drag your slee down roads/stoned quad tracks?
Great bits of kit, I wouldn't bother with the other so called sleds.
Very tough-drag on stone tracks, forest roads regularly, use as a bridge to get the bike over ditches and drains, good size(had 9 red deer in the sled at once, tied in).
Only bad thing is the deer get manky from dirt and water flung up by bikes tyres but throw a cheap tarp over the deer and it's no longer an issue
Very tough-drag on stone tracks, forest roads regularly, use as a bridge to get the bike over ditches and drains, good size(had 9 red deer in the sled at once, tied in).
Only bad thing is the deer get manky from dirt and water flung up by bikes tyres but throw a cheap tarp over the deer and it's no longer an issue
I've been and bought a slee today. It only needs three deer (big game sled standard) and it's paid for itself.
It's well built and looks like it will last. I'm sure they will sell any parts you needed anyway. Small company and very friendly.
The wheeled way I'm sure is good. But I think the slee will drag things like timber for repairing burn crossings and random things like that.
I'm looking forward to giving it a try.
It's well built and looks like it will last. I'm sure they will sell any parts you needed anyway. Small company and very friendly.
The wheeled way I'm sure is good. But I think the slee will drag things like timber for repairing burn crossings and random things like that.
I'm looking forward to giving it a try.
Where did you get this? I was looking at this style. But attaching a draw bar for the bike perfect if it kept the deer on easily.You might want to consider getting 4 feet wide quarter inch thick HDPE (High Density PolyEthylene) and making your own, more flexible sled.
They're kind of popular in northern countries, to get moose out of the forest. In use the carcass is anchored to the front part from head, and rest of the sled is bent in to slight U shape with rope. It requires the least effort of all solutions since it somewhat conforms to terrain. Will get eventually ripped on pure rocks, but so will Slee (between the runners). Rolls up when not in use. Works also retrieving singe carcass by yourself, when downscaled to 2mm HDPE and sized appropriately.
jthyttin
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It's just a pic I stole from one manufacturer here in Finland. That's why I said you need to source your own HDPE and make the few quite simple modifications. First, get the "nose" somewhat raised, you can do this by cutting and welding HDPE or just putting rivets, appropiate bolts etc. through the plate. Second, you need to make the attachment points along the sides. The one in the pic has also reinforced attachment part in the front that's always a good idea.
Don't get too excited with the videos they're showing on the web page. The first one is about moose hunting and manual exctraction, it's somewhat OK. Keep in mind that the "drag plate" is best suited for this, since the "drag team" can always circumvent stuff like trees, stumps or rocks. And the plate will dodge them quite OK because it conforms to terrain and is somewhat narrow for it's length. With quad it's different, at least if you want to keep rigid attachment to the hook. Then you basically need to match the width of the sled to width of the quad and some of the problems are dealt with. But problem with widish narrowish sled that doesn't conform to terrain is sometimes exaggerated.
Slee might be easier to keep the beasts clean, using a tarp. In some conditions a quad will throw unbelievable amount of dirt backwards.
Don't get too excited with the videos they're showing on the web page. The first one is about moose hunting and manual exctraction, it's somewhat OK. Keep in mind that the "drag plate" is best suited for this, since the "drag team" can always circumvent stuff like trees, stumps or rocks. And the plate will dodge them quite OK because it conforms to terrain and is somewhat narrow for it's length. With quad it's different, at least if you want to keep rigid attachment to the hook. Then you basically need to match the width of the sled to width of the quad and some of the problems are dealt with. But problem with widish narrowish sled that doesn't conform to terrain is sometimes exaggerated.
Slee might be easier to keep the beasts clean, using a tarp. In some conditions a quad will throw unbelievable amount of dirt backwards.
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