Kicksled attachment for downhill skis

This instructable shows you how to simply turn your downhill skis into a kicksled.  The kicksled attachment snaps into the ski bindings just like ski boots.  I was inspired by my Quick dog sled instructable and the butt board instructable.  I have entered this in the Snow Contest so please give me a good rating if you like the project.

I used three 1"x3”x96" utility grade pine ($1.47 ea.) for the instructable.  Better quality lumber would make a fancier sled.  A salvaged hardwood pallet would be perfect for this project.

The tools used for the project were:
Tape measure, Jig saw, hand saw, rasp, hole saw, and a drill with countersink bit & screwdriver bit.

I pre-drilled and countersunk all of the screw holes and used deck and drywall screws to secure everything.

Step 1: Turn your downhill skis into a kicksled

The first thing to do is trace the soles of your ski boots onto pieces of wood.
Cut out with a jigsaw or handsaw.  Fine tune with a rasp or belt sander.  I used a rasp.

Insert these pieces into the ski bindings and snap down.  Fine tune the fit using height adjustment screws on bindings for an exact fit.

Comments

[anyoldmouse]

I've never seen anything like this before. It's brilliant. You have the reflectors in the back to increase visibility. What about attaching a light source to the front to increase your forward visibility? The $5 flood lanterns they sell at Walmart would illuminate your way quite a bit now that you have something substantial to mount it to.

[milesnorth]

This is great! I live in Alaska and have a kicksled I love. I have been trying to come up with an idea for making a better bigger system for winter homeless to have a resting spot. I have been collecting skis and plan on giving it a try soon. I like the way you attached it to the ski's, would not have though of that. I also have a dog sled I turned in to a great planter! Mush on!