Does anyone have one or used one, the Powder Jack
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I have 2 High Lift snowmobile Jacks (www.snow jacker.com). They are absolutely awesome! Seriously, I will not go out in the mountains without it. For an older guy (52) like me, it is nice to give my back a break from digging and lifting my sled out. 3 nights ago, I had to leave my sled in the mountains over night (long story). Buddy and I snow shoe'd up to get it the next day. It was totally frozen into it's tomb. The High Lift yanked it right out.
However, your question was about the Powder Jack which is a different product. I have heard really bad things about the Powder Jack. First of all, it seems the Powder Jack guy totally copied the High Lift Jack. Second, and more importantly, it appears Snow Jack uses inferior materials for the rod. It gets scored up very quickly and then fails.
I would definitely recommend the High Lift Jack. To make sure you have the right one, make sure it has the name of the inventor, Bill Harmon, on the web site.
BTW...I have no ties to this product. Just a very satisfied customer.
However, your question was about the Powder Jack which is a different product. I have heard really bad things about the Powder Jack. First of all, it seems the Powder Jack guy totally copied the High Lift Jack. Second, and more importantly, it appears Snow Jack uses inferior materials for the rod. It gets scored up very quickly and then fails.
I would definitely recommend the High Lift Jack. To make sure you have the right one, make sure it has the name of the inventor, Bill Harmon, on the web site.
BTW...I have no ties to this product. Just a very satisfied customer.
Thanks Jonw! When I seen this on youtube, I thought this was a pretty slick idea. So the High Jack is the one to buy! How long have you owned it, and does it get in the way on the running board?
cuzzinolaf
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You only need one in the UP if you ride alone.
indy_500
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Didn't seem like a lot of JD'ers out and about offtrailing in the U.P. this past weekend due to the ride in next weekend... Hopefully they'll get some fresh before next weekend...Which might be next week, if there's any snow left after you guys tracked it all up this weekend!
Its going to be NUTS up there next weekend with the Ride in. Hopefully I will be one of the fanatics too.
Frosty,
I've had my jack for 3 years. It really doesn't get in the way on the running boards at all. I guess the first few times you ride with it, you do notice it being there...then you totally forget about it...until your sled augers into a pit. Then you remember...happily.
Another thing about the jack that I appreciate...it feels good to not have to always bother your buddies to help dig you out. If you are stuck in an area that everyone is playing, you can get yourself imagism without there help. It may take a few minutes longer, but requires very little effort on your part and doesn't interupt their play time.
I've had my jack for 3 years. It really doesn't get in the way on the running boards at all. I guess the first few times you ride with it, you do notice it being there...then you totally forget about it...until your sled augers into a pit. Then you remember...happily.
Another thing about the jack that I appreciate...it feels good to not have to always bother your buddies to help dig you out. If you are stuck in an area that everyone is playing, you can get yourself imagism without there help. It may take a few minutes longer, but requires very little effort on your part and doesn't interupt their play time.