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Shack Grand Master

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Sex wax for surf boards grin.gif.

The stuff Chevy Chase used in National Lampoons Christmas on his saucers sled. grin.gif

Just kidding! I have never used it on my otter, but it could be possiblity this year. I use Swix wax on my Rossignol Skis. You can get it at any sporting goods store that sells skies or ski slops.

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hoggs222,

This would be somthing you would apply on top of/bottom of hyfax and under area of sled. It would be ironed on and melted (like skies). It would wear off in time, but help with deep snow. The hyfax on sled with deep snow helps cut threw snow better, but not really help with ease of pulling.

It when your are on bare ice hyfax helps the best.

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Swix makes wax for below for below zero temps’, at least 10-20 below. With MN snow conditions on ski hills and temps, they do have deep freeze wax's out there. Just have to check around.

Now, cost effective and longevity of the product on an Otter sled would be unknown. We get any more snow; I would look into doing this.

Also, if the under body of your sled or hyfax is scratched or gouged, using an iron would help with realigning bottom. Just be careful not to burn threw or melt under side. Also a little shaving and filing will be needed, with or with out wax. Helps cut into corners better.

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Another cheap option would be to bring a can of Pam spray with ya and when heading out, lift sled on end and spray bottom. I know this helps with keeping stuff off of stuff, like brake dust on rims of car or truck, slush from building up on inner wheel well or mud flaps. Another option, but you would have to apply it every time you are going out (possibly) to be most effective.

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Try Armor-All,it comes as a spray or a wipe........used it w/good results.........IT has to be applied in the warm temperatures and alowed to dry,and applied in numerous coats for durability.......seems like a hassle,but it's worth a try..........WW

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i have have used silicone spray, armor all, and Rainex. Didn't feel an appreciable difference with any of then. Bare in mind the bottom of my '96 Frabill Ranger feels like a length of barbed=wire fence.

Dear Santa, i've been a good boy. Can i have a Clam Guide?

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Ilovehardwater,

I am about 10-15 minutes from seeing that scene on TBS. The cousin Eddy just showed up.

Ironic! I have not seen this movie since last season and now I am watching it. Its cheesy, but good humor.

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I know its not alot, but becareful with what you put on the bottom of your sled, we are already being yelled at at the end of the year with all the white caps from propane being left on the ice, dont want people thinking we are leaving silicone spray or other chemicals on the ice just to make our fishing easier, I ended up buying some plastic skis from a company here in Chisago and havent had much problem, except in the glare ice conditions I have to anchor it cuz the little bit of wind could make me go for a ride that I dont want to go on. grin.gif

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