Sled Builder’s Tips and Tricks
Advice and tips from our experienced sled builders to get the most from your Dog Paddle Designs sleds. Learn how to Choose the right sled for your needs, and how to maintain and repair your sled.
Choosing the right sled
Choosing the correct tool for the job. Which sled should you get? As a sled builder, one of the main questions I get from beginners in the sport is, “what kind of sled should I get?” This question is not a straight forward, easy thing to answer and I usually fire back...
Wilderness Emergency Sled Care
Wilderness Emergency Sled Care Cody Strathe Everything breaks if you hit it hard enough and in the correct way...This most definitely applies to dogsleds. This I have learned as a dog musher and sled builder. Not all sleds are built to withstand the abuse of impact. I...
A Riveting DIY project: replacing riveted race sled parts
A Riveting DIY project: replacing riveted race sled parts. In the last Sled Tech article you got to hear me rant about sled care and maintenance and how summer time is a great time to do work on your sled. Well, summer is just about over, so it’s time to get to it. I...
Summer Sled Maintenance and Storage
Summer Sled Maintenance and Storage By Cody Strathe of DogPaddle Designs, Fairbanks, AK An article for Mushing Magazine. 5/11/13 It is mid-May here in Fairbanks, Alaska. The blanket of white that has given glide to our sleds for half of the year is leaving us once...