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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Mike Bolin on October 19, 2021, 11:55:32 AM
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I am thinking of buying a Jet Sled and wondering if any of you use one. I have a two wheel deer cart that does a good job as long as the ground is dry or frozen, but when the ground is soft it can be a pain hauling a deer out of the creek bottoms. I know that the Jet Sled would do a great job on snow, but we rarely have any snow to speak of until late season. I hunt on the ridge tops for the most part, but as we all know, the deer tend to die down hill and in the thick stuff!;<)
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Not sure what a jet sled looks like but my brother has a sled that looks like a plastic bathtub almost. I works well in the wet leaves, okay across plowed fields, outstanding on grass and shallow snow on flat ground.
Pulling a deer uphill stinks regardless.
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They work GREAT!!! I use mine to haul my ice fishing crap. Also hauled a few deer out with it!!
BUT... It's not as good as my new Ranger sideXside!! :thumbsup:
(Hey, I'm old!! LOL)
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The Jet Sled is the greatest! I would highly recommend you get one as you can use it on any kind of terrain/weather! You don't have to have snow; it works great on dry ground as well! Awesome tool!
Kenny
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Absolutely.
have a cart and a sled in the truck most of the time. I use the cart most of the time, unless there is snow on the ground, but I transfer the deer to the sled for the ride home. Keeps my pickups nice and clean.
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I would opt for an Otter sled or one of the calf sleds from one of your farm and ranch stores over a Jet sled.
the calf sleds are much heavier plastic and will hold up better.
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I've used a sled and it is still hard on dry ground uphill but 100x better than just dragging them. Since I mainly hunt my own property I prefer a quad and a chainsaw 😉 I can get ANYWHERE with those 2.
R
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They work great and you can carry two 2x4 in back of truck to make a ramp. Pull sled up ramp.
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Don’t know about dragging one but I’m getting one to pull behind my canoe. I can throw my stand and pack or whatever in it with a life vest strapped to it just in case. I can also float a deer in it on the way out. :thumbsup:
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Yeah we use them all the time up here. It's way easier than dragging out by an antler when you're all bent over and always trying to get a good grip. It's also nice if you want something mounted it keeps the hide from getting all roughed up.
We use them for duck hunting as well just to float decoys and guns and what not into the swamp with us.
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I've used one for the last 2 years and I love it. It's much easier than dragging by antler or rope alone. Also you can strap the deer and the rest of your gear in the sled and pull it all out together. Another added bonus when you get the deer to your vehicle it contains the blood so you have less clean up. You can even leave the jet sled under the deer as it hangs in your garage to catch any drips. I would get one if you are on the fence.
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One of the best hunting investments I have made. Hauls out deer , ladder stands in and out . Real back saver . Ice fishing ,even yard work . I have deer cart the Shappel jet sled is much better. I have 54 inch one . Stays right in back of truck whole deer season . I did put new stronger 48 inch plus nylon rope two fender washers with 1/2 rubber hose about 12 inch long that slips over rope for handle . Easier on hands and washers keep rope from pulling through sled . I also use the two by 8 to slid up in truck if by my self . I butcher my own deer so use it to catch all the blood when hanging deer and then just wash out when done . Keeps bed of truck clean too . Great tool .Many other uses too. They sell metal strips you could put on bottom to make last long but I have had mine a while and nothing wore out yet . Otter makes a good one but its much more money but very heavy duty
If you get one PM me I will explain better.
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I use one and love it! This may sound crazy, but the rougher the ground, the easier it is to drag! I guess it has to do with the amount of surface area in contact with the ground???
Good luck, shoot straight and God bless,
Rodd
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I have used one quite a bit, when I can. A few years ago I lugged about 120lbs of elk 2 miles in one with intermittent snow. I was carrying some of the weight, but the head, hide, and a quarter were in the sled along with some other stuff like a pack. I did recently but a deer sleigh'r recently. Its just a roll of thick plastic that you unroll, lash up, and drag. A lot easier to take into back country than a sled. I haven't used it yet but i am confident in it.
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Jet sleds are great! Pulling the sled is a lot easier than dragging.
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Yes they are as advertised. Great tool for extracting deer. Much better than a deer cart for me.
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I've used mine for about five years now and it is great for getting deer out of the woods. Never drag another deer out by rope. Much easier on my back and shoulders.
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I have a deer cart, jet sled, and a 66" plastic toboggan. I find the 66" plastic toboggan to be the perfect deer hauler. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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I use one to get deer out of the woods because our woods is about half water by rifle season and it is like having them in a boat.
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Love mine. I keep it in the back of my truck all season, in it I keep a hang on, a climber, a bunch of sticks, a day pack and another pack with all my saddle hunting gear. Really helps to keep everything organized, and if I kill something I just empty the sled to use it to get the animal out.
David
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I have tried all of that stuff. Nothing beats my Rokon. Used it two weeks ago to haul out a deer
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I wouldn't be without my Jet sleds! They're a wonderful tool to make dragging easier. I keep one here in Iowa and one at our Wisconsin property.
Bernie
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The utility sled I got from Rural King has been great. It easily rides up over smaller tree trunks and b comes effortless on snow or ice. It rides in the truck all season long.
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Yes! Get one. And you can use it for a lot of stuff through out the year. Or hauling fire wood too. Keeps vehicle clean as no blood gets anywhere. Makes dragging easier. Also keeps the antlers and its legs all bunched up so they don’t get hung up on stuff. Now it’s still work but I prefer it for sure. Also In shallow water crossings it keeps water from getting in chest cavity and helps keep leaves and debris from getting all over the deer. Really no down side unless you live in dry desert than I’d opt for a cart.
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I have used a kids toboggan with a tapered front and higher sides with good results. The muddy bottoms of the Wabash should be good dragging. I sometimes have a tougher time on the rocks in Texas.
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2:
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Not exactly a jet sled, but at 69 with A-fib and some rotator cuff issues, my draggin' days are over ! [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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This was just after my first reply to this post . My son shot 170LB dressed 7 point in a swamp or an area that they logged and used skidders. Ruts were 3 foot deep most full of water. All I can say is Thank God we had the jet sled . Still was rough but sled made it doable . Lucky not to break a leg and my son is strong as horse .
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Thanks to all for the replies. I've got one on it's way!
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Mike, you can't go wrong with that choice. It's nice to ask a question on a forum like this and just get overloaded with positive feedback about a product. Makes it a lot easier to make that decision!
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Was just over to northwoods Outfitter and they have a jet sled that is 71 x 44 x16. You could put three or four deer in that thing and pull it behind the quad.
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I use them often... Its still is work, but on rocky ground they sure keep the hide from getting beat up and slides right over the rocks. The hardest is on bare ground.. I modified mine and put pull ropes on both the front and back. If I have help, the back person can help keep it from rolling over or help lift it over logs, etc. I also attacked 1x3's along the outside rails and eye bolts so I can strap the deer in more secure. We get into to more rugged terrain at times. On flat trails and ground, I'll use a cart.....