advice on skis on kart

[pinehillian]

i am wanting to make skis (snowmobile style) , trying to think of some materials i have laying around. probly metal but how long and wide. planning on 1in x 1in keel type runner on underside. my back tires grab good with my *** on it but front tires just plow snow. im pretty handy but looking for ideas. thanx pine

 

[Keystone Motorsports]

I've seen people make skis that just strap on to the tires, so all you would need is a piece of steel wide enough to cover the tire and allow for a skirt of some sort along the side. Then of course the length to ensure it stays afloat and have it curve up so the snow gets pushed under it.

I had planned on doing this last winter for my DB30 but it wouldn't have floated even if you strapped a ton of helium balloons "UP!" style. Have a long piece of 1/8" thick steel, curve it up, add skirts, then weld on eye bolts for a strap to hold it on. Use a 1/2"x1/2" sq solid bar for the runner so it has room to wear. Then high gloss paint and wax it down so it sheds water so fast it could deflect rain back into the sky.

My thoughts anyways.

 

[Bbqjoe]

If you lived in MN, I suggest going to a snowmobile scrap yard.
Do they have those in Jersey?

 

[Keystone Motorsports]

Good idea. If you're really lucky you could find vintage skis with the leaf springs and have suspension.

 

[Rail rider]

Go to the goodwill and pick up a cheap set.. Then rivit on some rails for cutting traction.

 

[B_Bimmer]

Go to the goodwill and pick up a cheap set.. Then rivit on some rails for cutting traction.

That is exactly what I was going to suggest. $5 and you are all set.

 

[pinehillian]

hey all good sugest. i will probaly have to make them and i was wanting to strap tomy tires as well. do yas think 1/2 in runner is enough and what about maybe angle iron? one more thing is i was thinking of moving both back tires to center of rear axle,the biggest that will fit?

 

[Bbqjoe]

Here's what you need!!!
Everything to turn that kart into a snow machine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/161701543380?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

 

[Ebrownie]

Here's what you need!!!
Everything to turn that kart into a snow machine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/161701543380?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

Um I am assuming that he won't be able to ride on a remote control car, and 6" long tracks probably won't fit too well on his kart.

 

[Bbqjoe]

Um I am assuming that he won't be able to ride on a remote control car, and 6" long tracks probably won't fit too well on his kart.

fark! I just saw the pics, and posted.
They really need to add things to photos so a person can get a perspective on size.

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Ok, try this one: http://www.mfgsupply.com/snowmobile/snowskisacc/snowskis.html

 

[qtband]

What about using a metal drywall framing stud? 2x6 ought to work.

 

[ML-TOYS]

Basically this is what you need, simple a frame with tube to go over spindle and bolt on. You can use a set of kids skis to bolt to since they range from 2-4 feet long.

Very simple to make, the pic is reference its used on quads

 

[pinehillian]

i got some ideas now, will send picts.-yeah i dont think id fit on my sons rc.-my buddy has f150 4x4 with them tracks like in rc photos(fr and back) badass truck. i got 6ft tall stainless commercial oven yest. got some ideas plus i like pict above, thanx

 

[Rail rider]

Leave the new oven alone... It's not a parts donor.

 

[pinehillian]

this one is. it allways amazes me what people throw out and what i can use of it, keep on scrappin!