Lowest temp UK hang record
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Looking good Wayland!
Mine should be finished today, just got the parts-some 20mm webbing, clips, stainless bolts and PVC waste pipe, I'm going with a rope through pole system now as we may be tackling some more undulating paths. Pics to follow today.
Mine should be finished today, just got the parts-some 20mm webbing, clips, stainless bolts and PVC waste pipe, I'm going with a rope through pole system now as we may be tackling some more undulating paths. Pics to follow today.
My ebay pulk is about ready to go!
I made 8 of these webbing terminals out of stainless sheet and fixed them with M5 stainless Allen bolts. If anybody knows where I could have got them from off the peg, please don't tell me!
Made a 50mm waistband from an old webbing belt with bartacked webbing loops and used Polymorph to make some pegs (look like teeth) to attach it to the waistband. They need making captive really.
My rope pull mount is pants and needs modding to make it quick release.
Who's next?
I made 8 of these webbing terminals out of stainless sheet and fixed them with M5 stainless Allen bolts. If anybody knows where I could have got them from off the peg, please don't tell me!
Made a 50mm waistband from an old webbing belt with bartacked webbing loops and used Polymorph to make some pegs (look like teeth) to attach it to the waistband. They need making captive really.
My rope pull mount is pants and needs modding to make it quick release.
Who's next?
I did a reccy in B&Q the other day so I'm good to go when my sledge lands, it should've been here today
Is that 20mm conduit for the poles Pete? What's the base board?
The harness looks sweet, is there a requirement for the quick release dogs teeth?
Can we have a side on view too please
Is that 20mm conduit for the poles Pete? What's the base board?
The harness looks sweet, is there a requirement for the quick release dogs teeth?
Can we have a side on view too please
I like the twisty pole idea, 6th piccy down ...
http://www.arcticultra.de/en.php?Gearulk_Sleds
That would work well with the plastic conduit I looked at in B&Q
http://www.arcticultra.de/en.php?Gear
ulk_SledsThat would work well with the plastic conduit I looked at in B&Q
Twisty poles! Great spot! That'll be tried. I got the harness idea from here.
The quick release is so I can do some training towing a car tyre around, no need really if the belt is quick release. The quick release is more important on the sled end IMO, so it can be broken down for transport in the boot of a car.
Side pics coming soon mate.
Edit; the bottom board is a piece of painted 6mm plywood. I had to paint it as it was proper manky. Its much better left natural and treated in tung oil though so you can use it as a stove base/table.
The quick release is so I can do some training towing a car tyre around, no need really if the belt is quick release. The quick release is more important on the sled end IMO, so it can be broken down for transport in the boot of a car.
Side pics coming soon mate.
Edit; the bottom board is a piece of painted 6mm plywood. I had to paint it as it was proper manky. Its much better left natural and treated in tung oil though so you can use it as a stove base/table.
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Well guys i take my hat off to you all for going out in the coldest of coldness !!!!!!- I on the other hand plan to crank up the heating -tie my hammock off the door frame and kitchen table or the stair newel post and attempt to go for the warmest hang record (indoors) 
Good luck with it anyway!! -Abit too hardcore for me !!
Good luck with it anyway!! -Abit too hardcore for me !!
Side pics;
That looks neat mate, a decent depth to it too
Mine still hasn't arrived yet
Booooo for slow deliveries
I think it'll work OK if I don't drag too much weight in it. The front looks a bit shallow, I'm thinking of bending it up with a hot air gun to stop it getting its nose stuck in the snow?
Edit; the pipe I used is 15mm barrier pipe from Screwfix, cost a fiver for 2x3m. I can't belive the price of plastics now, every time I go to a suppliers its gone up! 21.5mm would be better I think.
I think it'll work OK if I don't drag too much weight in it. The front looks a bit shallow, I'm thinking of bending it up with a hot air gun to stop it getting its nose stuck in the snow?
Edit; the pipe I used is 15mm barrier pipe from Screwfix, cost a fiver for 2x3m. I can't belive the price of plastics now, every time I go to a suppliers its gone up! 21.5mm would be better I think.
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Thanks Wayland Seeing yours makes me kinda wish I'd have got one too, the runners and shape are better.
The Trossachs are not too bad to get to either, sounds good. I'll check them on GE. I'm planning on virtually living outside when the temps finally drop with lots of trips out to get acclimatised for the arctic trip.
Seeing yours makes me kinda wish I'd have got one too, the runners and shape are better.The Trossachs are not too bad to get to either, sounds good. I'll check them on GE. I'm planning on virtually living outside when the temps finally drop with lots of trips out to get acclimatised for the arctic trip.
It would depend a lot on snow depth and path type, I don't know that area either mate. With good packed snow, not very deep it should be possible to do a couple of miles an hour with breaks.
So then, Khatoola Microspikes ... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kahtoola-MICROspikes/dp/B004GTS7AG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_3
or Black Canyon showshoes .... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Canyon-Snow-Shoes-68cm/dp/B001PKEX7A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320791131&sr=8-1
I've got £50 in Amazon vouchers which need spending
or Black Canyon showshoes .... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Canyon-Snow-Shoes-68cm/dp/B001PKEX7A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320791131&sr=8-1
I've got £50 in Amazon vouchers which need spending
