Mr. Jeff King another invention!

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Mr. Jeff King another invention!

Postby Di* » Thu Mar 08, 2018 6:47 pm

Mr. King, ever the innovator! Thanks to KTUU for this story!

http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Iditar ... 99333.html
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Re: Mr. Jeff King another invention!

Postby Eggs » Thu Mar 08, 2018 7:03 pm

Sled skis: )

There's something sort of like that being used by a few of the mushers, called ski skins. Photo at bottom of this article by Terrie Hanke: http://iditarod.com/eye-on-the-trail-cr ... n-mcgrath/
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Re: Mr. Jeff King another invention!

Postby jonnybegood » Thu Mar 08, 2018 7:42 pm

I still like the heated handlebars from a few years ago. His cooker exhausted through the handlebars causing steam/smoke to exit both sides of the sled through the bars. :D
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Re: Mr. Jeff King another invention!

Postby fladogfan » Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:54 am

Was wondering if Jeff had something new to show us. Looks like a few of the sleds are equipped with the wide skies. Sorta like the fat tire bikes we've seen riding the snow.
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