approximate 11' useable length; 15" width at shoulders; includes tumpline that puts you about 9' in front of toboggan; 9' orange 5mm drag line; complete BRS lashing system; 25# package to ship
approximate 9' useable length; 15" width at shoulders; includes tumpline that puts you about 9' in front of toboggan; 9' orange 5mm drag line; complete BRS lashing system; 23# package to ship
approximate 9' useable length; 15" width at shoulders; includes tumpline that puts you about 9' in front of toboggan; 9' orange 5mm drag line; complete BRS lashing system; 24# package to ship
approximate 7' useable length; 15" width at shoulders; includes tumpline that puts you about 9' in front of toboggan; 9' orange 5mm drag line; complete BRS lashing system; 21# package to ship
approximate 7' useable length; 15" width at shoulders; includes tumpline that puts you about 9' in front of toboggan; 9' orange 5mm drag line; complete BRS lashing system; 21# package to ship
approximate 5' useable length; 15" width at shoulders; includes tumpline that puts you about 9' in front of toboggan; 9' orange 5mm drag line; complete BRS lashing system; 16# package to ship
Inspired by the Conover’s “A SnowWalker’s Companion, this toboggan is modeled after the early toboggans of Native Americans, trappers, and traders of the north. It has a no-maintenance HDPE or UHMW bottom for ease of pulling and durability. Crosspieces are made of White Ash with a liberal coat of exterior oil. Running line and tumpline are made of black 4mm kernmantle (nylon core with a durable sheath). Toboggan plastic contains black pigment that resists UV better and melts frost off the bottom in the morning sun. All toboggan lengths can be made from a solid sheet of HDPE or the 9′ and 7′ from UHMW. Tump strap is a 2″ wide x 48″ long cotton band attached to toboggan with two 9′ lengths of cord. Tump line places you about 9 feet in front of the toboggan. Each crosspiece is fastened using four or five stainless steel screws.
A loop at the tail allows for controlled descents or skijoring control when under dog power using the orange 9′ drag line included. This toboggan can be gracefully bent or rolled up to fit into any vehicle or the plane that will land you on Beaverhouse Lake for your winter walk back to Ely!
NOTE: All complete toboggans come with BRS Lashing System, tump strap/line, and orange drag line.
1 - 12'L x 15"W x 1/4"D pre-drilled and tapered HDPE blank; 9 - 16"L x 5/4"W x 3/4"D unfinished ash crosspieces; 45 - #8 flat head, stainless steel screws; 54' - 4mm accessory cord (for running line and tump line); 1 - 48"L x 2"W Cotton Tump Strap; 9' orange 5mm drag line
1 - 10'L x 15"W x 1/4"D pre-drilled and tapered HDPE blank; 8 - 16"L x 5/4"W x 3/4"D unfinished ash crosspieces; 40 - #8 flat head, stainless steel screws; 48' - 4mm accessory cord (for running line and tump line); 1 - 48"L x 2"W Cotton Tump Strap; 9' orange 5mm drag line
1 - 8'L x 15"W x 1/4"D pre-drilled and tapered HDPE blank; 7 - 16"L x 5/4"W x 3/4"D unfinished ash crosspieces; 35 - #8 flat head, stainless steel screws; 42' - 4mm accessory cord (for running line and tump line); 1 - 48"L x 2"W Cotton Tump Strap; 9' orange 5mm drag line
NOTE: Toboggan kits do not come with lashing system. If you would like the lashing system, please add that to your order for the appropriate size. See below for options and pricing.
Toboggan kits provide a less expensive alternative to purchasing a completed toboggan. Buying a complete kit saves about 10% off the cost of buying all of the parts. The kit may also satisfy the creative yearnings of the do-it-yourselfer.
These kits require some knowledge and skill in tool use and assembly. Some fairly basic tools will suffice in the finishing and final assembly of the parts.
Some of you may also be interested in attending one of our Fall Winter Camping Symposiums in late October each year. I often offer a toboggan building class during these where participants can build their toboggan with me in about 3 – 4 hours. So, if you worry you might not have the tools, space, or time to make your own, check out the offerings at this fall’s symposium.
Includes two 22-foot straps w/ stainless steel buckles, eight lashing rings, and two floating rings
Includes two 19-foot straps w/ stainless steel buckles, six lashing rings, and two floating rings
Includes two 16-foot straps w/ stainless steel buckles, four lashing rings, and two floating rings
Includes two 13-foot straps w/ stainless steel buckles, four lashing rings, and two floating rings
12'L x 15"W x 1/4"H piece makes an 11' toboggan; pre-drilled and cut to my shape (unprepped rectangular blank = $95)
10'L x 15"W x 1/4"H piece makes a 9' toboggan; pre-drilled and cut to my shape (unprepped rectangular blank = $80)
8'L x 15"W x 1/4"H piece makes a 7' toboggan; pre-drilled and cut to my shape (unprepped blank = $65)
6'L x 15"W x 1/4"H piece makes a 5' toboggan; pre-drilled and cut to my shape (unprepped blank = $50)
16"L x 1 1/4"W x 3/4"H stock that is unfinished; I recommend buying one extra for mistakes - just in case!
#8 x 3/4" Stainless Steel Screws; phillips head; for fastening cross pieces to toboggan
Black nylon sheath surrounding nylon core; this is the stuff that I use for tump lines and running lines
2" wide x 48" long cotton band with sewn loops at each end; this is same tump strap I sell with my completed toboggans