Saving the concrete floors

[gauman2]

We have a new pole barn with a door at either end to ride in and out. I'm reluctant to ride in and out scratching the floor. And every year it gets harder to lift the two sleds on dollies after every ride. No studs on sleds. Its 561 sq ft and the caliber type flooring is not in the budget. Anyone use the slip on ski protectors? Any other creative ideas? Or just let it rip on the concrete! Thanks.

 

[ohiosledder]

I've got stud marks on my floor. A nice sled dolly will fix that problem. https://www.amazon.com/Black-Ice-SN...be184367b09eaef47b21c3&qid=1734381004&sr=8-15

 

[mezz]

Get a set of Ski dollies, all you have to do is grab the ski loop pick up the tip and slide this under each ski. Loop the cable around the spindle & you can drive them in on wheels. Black Ice drivable snowmobile ski dolly, work outside on packed gravel, rough & uneven pavement as well as grass, no good in sand though. I have a set of these, they work great.

 

[gauman2]

Get a set of Ski dollies, all you have to do is grab the ski loop pick up the tip and slide this under each ski. Loop the cable around the spindle & you can drive them in on wheels. View attachment 70557 Black Ice drivable snowmobile ski dolly, work outside on packed gravel, rough & uneven pavement as well as grass, no good in sand though. I have a set of these, they work great.

I have those. Still a bear to use after a long day of riding. Cant lift like I use to.

 

[ddhanna]

Keep your skis turned when driving across the concrete to minimize damage from carbides.

 

[whitedust]

Ski protectors work not always easy to get on and track without studs should not damage floor just don’t spin it.

 

[lofsfire]

Not Cheap but would be easy on you and in low snow at gas stations...

Another option not as easy but I looked at them at Wideopen WI this year and they were still very easy to use.

EZ Wheelz

Worlds best snowmobile wheels, dollies, dolly, wheels for your sled. Wheel attaches directly to your snowmobile skis. Our Patent Pending EZ Wheelz are the best wheel solution for moving your snowmobile around while loading, unloading, or in or out of your garage or shed. Securely fasten to the...

tericksolutions.com

Or market place for Swisstrax, Caliber, or similar type flooring...

 

[old abe]

Canadian made QualiPieces offer 'RollerSki' retractable ski wheels. QualiPieces 'Trail Blizzer' cable ice scratchers are outstanding too.

 

[gary_in_neenah]

I've probably tried them all over the years. Some were better than others and the following video shows what I've found to be the best/easiest/well built/etc. It breaks down for easy storage when not in use. It works well on concrete and can be upgraded for gravel.

 

[eagle1]

Had my garage floor epoxy coated in October so I just bought these. Made in Wisconsin too!!

https://tericksolutions.com/products/ez-wheelz

 

[garageguy]

Stud and carbide marks are to be admired and expected like a badge of honor

 

[indy_500]

I've probably tried them all over the years. Some were better than others and the following video shows what I've found to be the best/easiest/well built/etc. It breaks down for easy storage when not in use. It works well on concrete and can be upgraded for gravel.

This x1000!!!
Easy move sled dolly is my favorite snowmobile purchase of all time, wish I bought one much sooner. Worth every penny!! I walk my sleds across my driveway and in/out of my garage every trip. Not sure exactly how your setup is, but I would also look into tractor supply barn stall rubber mats, maybe place one near the door to get the sled inside then throw dolly under it?

 

[pclark]

Not Cheap but would be easy on you and in low snow at gas stations...

Another option not as easy but I looked at them at Wideopen WI this year and they were still very easy to use.

EZ Wheelz

Worlds best snowmobile wheels, dollies, dolly, wheels for your sled. Wheel attaches directly to your snowmobile skis. Our Patent Pending EZ Wheelz are the best wheel solution for moving your snowmobile around while loading, unloading, or in or out of your garage or shed. Securely fasten to the...

tericksolutions.com

Or market place for Swisstrax, Caliber, or similar type flooring...

I have these as well as the ski Dollie’s and they both work great. They came with my sled, also work great on dry parking lots.

 

[DaveZRT800]

These are squares that connect together, I believe they are 16'' X 16''. Bought them at Menards. They allow me to drive right in and then I use my wheel kit, turn them around and then i can drive right out. After 2 years they are holding up really well. I have studs and 6'' dooly carbides and other that some light scratches so far so good.

 

[DaveZRT800]

Close up photo of the tile, they are 18'' x 18''

 

[wiharley02]

I use SLP Ski Slips. I'm very happy with them for what I ask them to do. I put them on and drive across my driveway and into my epoxy floored shop. I have a pair for each sled and they go on the skis before I load them into the enclosed trailer. I wanted to keep my trailer floor flat and clean (no ski guides, track mats, etc.) so Ski Slips is what I chose for smooth loading/unloading and not gouging the wood floor with carbides. My sleds don't have studs. The ski slips are pretty easy to put on, shove it halfway on, grab the ski loop and lift a bit shove it the rest of the way on. Taking them off can be a little cumbersome, the rear loop can get caught on the exposed threads of the screw that holds the ski to the spindle. Just have to move the ski slip strap out of the way so it clears. Pulling them off I don't think I even lift the ski loop, I just give them a yank. They work for me.

 

[heckler56]

This x1000!!!
Easy move sled dolly is my favorite snowmobile purchase of all time, wish I bought one much sooner. Worth every penny!! I walk my sleds across my driveway and in/out of my garage every trip. Not sure exactly how your setup is, but I would also look into tractor supply barn stall rubber mats, maybe place one near the door to get the sled inside then throw dolly under it?

Agree. Bought mine 10 years ago at a snow show while I was recovering from rotator cuff surgery. One hand is all it took to install and move around. Quality shop. Bought his pontoon Dollie’s for the boat in the pole barn this year, couldn’t work any easier..

 

[euphoric1]

I use the same SLP ski slips for loading and unloading and running across pavement and into shop when getting sleds ready, easy on off can be used in forward or put on back of ski for reverse, have used these for years.

 

[gauman2]

These are squares that connect together, I believe they are 16'' X 16''. Bought them at Menards. They allow me to drive right in and then I use my wheel kit, turn them around and then i can drive right out. After 2 years they are holding up really well. I have studs and 6'' dooly carbides and other that some light scratches so far so good.

Do you think the sleds would move across this easily in one door and out the other? Or would carbides grip and track just spin. This stuff is much less $ then the Caliber floor products.

 

[DaveZRT800]

When driving out I just go easy on my throttle, my track does not spin. Keep in mind that I do drive straight out. I haven't really had the need to turn on these just because I drive straight in. My goal was to protect the concrete floor and they do just that.