Whether you are looking for a recreational sled, hard-working freight sled or light and fast race sled, DogPaddle can make the sled you desire.
DogPaddle Designs Strives to build the sled that fits your needs. sleds can be built on laminate ash runners and aluminum Matrax or Rex runners.
DogPaddle Designs uses your choice of either quality White Ash, Hickory, or cross directional laminate Bamboo.
White ash (left) is the traditional sled building wood. Very strong, flexible and resilient. White Ash is the only wood used by DogPaddle Designs for laminated runners and other steam bent members. Hickory (second from left) is a super strong wood also used for baseball bats and axe handles, it rarely breaks, but is not as flexible as other woods. Hickory is not as resistant to rot as other species. Cross-Laminate Bamboo (Right), has alot of flexibility and unique aesthetics. Each of these types of wood can be used for stanchions and changes both the aesthetic and physical characteristics of the sled.
DogPaddle Designs is currently developing and testing different dogsled designs as well as building custom sleds, so check back for more designs in the future. Here are a few tested designs.
Specifications and Options: Laminated white ash runners 1.5" tall and 1.5 to 2" wide with your choice of UHMW screw on runner plastic. . 5' or 6' UHMW plastic bed, 20" width. Optional QCR runner systemand flip-up dragmat shown.
Product |
2009 Price |
3’ bed w/ 6’ runners |
$600.00 |
4’ bed w/ 7’ runners |
$800.00 |
5’ bed w/ 8’ runners |
$1000.00 |
6’ bed w/ 9’ runners |
$1200.00 |
7’ bed w/ 10’ runners |
$1300.00 |
QCR runners |
Add 90.00 |
Flip up drag mat |
Add 75.00 |
Flip out seat |
Add $75.00 |
Expedition and Freight Toboggan Sled
Shown above with bamboo stanchions, 22" x 8 ' bed, and optional drag mat.
Below with hickory stanchions, 20" x 8' bed, and optional cargo netting.
This sled can haul it all.. The Sherpa was inspired and designed after sleds used by the arctic expolorers of team GoNorth. These sleds are built to haul large loads over rough terrain. Whether on a trans-arctic expedition, caribou hunting trip, or for everyday use on the trapline, these sleds are tough.
Specifications and Options: Laminated white ash runners 3" tall and 2" wide with .5" UHMW screw on runners and 8', 9' or 10' UHMW plastic bed, 20 - 28" width. Optional vertical handles for more turning power with large loads. Rope sides to help hold and lash large loads.
Product |
2009 Price |
8’ bed w/ 10’ runners |
$1400.00 |
9’ bed w/ 11’ runners |
$1500.00 |
10’ bed w/ 12' runners |
$1600.00 |
Flip down drag-mat |
Add $75.00 |
Stiff, Yet Very Manueverable Distance Racing Sled
Above shown with hickory stanchions and Matrax runners. Below with bamboo stanchions, Rex Runners and optional drag mat.
The RaceBoggan is a cross between a tobbogan and a raised tobbogan sled. It is very steerable and flexible but still has good longitudinal load support for large loads. A nice compromise between a race style sled and a toboggan.
Specifications and Options: Choice of 8' or 9' runners of laminated white ash, Matrax or Rex Runners. Choice of 5' or 6 x 1/4" UHMW plastic bed, 20" width.
Product |
2009 Price |
4’ bed w/ 8’ runners and tail dragger seat |
$1900.00 |
5’ bed w/ 8’ Aluminum runners |
$1600.00 |
5’ bed w/ 9’ runners and tail draggers seat |
$2000.00 |
6’ bed w/ 9’ runners |
$1800.00 |
6’ bed w/ 10’ runners and tail dragger seat |
$2100.00
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Flip down drag-mat |
Add $75.00 |
Flip out seat |
Add $75.00 |
Assasinator
Light, flexible Mid-distance/Distance Racing Sled
The Assasinator is strong enough to haul large loads while allowing for superb handling and flexibility on rough trails. A true racing machine! Shown Above with 5' bed, 8' Rex runners, Hickory Stanchions, optional flip out seat and flip up dragmat.
Product |
2009 Price |
4’ bed w/ 8’ runners and tail dragger seat |
$1900.00 |
5’ bed w/ 8’ Aluminum runners |
$1600.00 |
5’ bed w/ 9’ runners and tail draggers seat |
$2000.00 |
6’ bed w/ 9’ runners |
$1800.00 |
6’ bed w/ 10’ runners and tail dragger seat |
$2100.00 |
Flip down drag-mat |
Add $75.00 |
Flip out seat |
Add $75.00 |
The kicksled can be pushed and kicked with no dogs or can be hooked up to a maximum of two dogs for a real thrill.
It folds almost flat by pulling two pins for transport and storage. Runners are 6ft white ash and the rest of sled constructed from a variety of beautiful hardwoods. Small passengers may be carried on smooth and flat trails.
$400
Kickboggan
Small toboggan style sled for 1 to 2 dogs. Made for the ski-jourer who wants to do overnight camping trips without a large pack on their back. Put your pack in the sled instead and kick along to help your dogs. Also great for training leaders.
Specifications and Options: 6' laminated white ash runners with 3' UHMW plastic bed.
Just the sled $500
Complete Kit with bungee and lines for 2 dogs, drag and snowhook. $750
Folding KickBoggan
Pretty much the same as the Kickboggan, but you pull a few pins and it folds to a flatter position for storage and transport.
$ 600
Kit Sleds
Kit sleds are designed for use with 1 to 2 dogs. Made so it can be easily shipped, but requires some easy assembly. This model made with Alaskan Birch, but other hardwoods are available. Passengers not reccomended.
$450
Custom sleds can be built to any specifications. Prices will vary depending on materials and design. Please contact to discuss the possibilities
Sled bags can be made custom to fit all DogPaddle Designs Sleds. Prices Vary depending on size and options.
Are you looking for a cheaper option? I take older, more experienced sleds and give them a little TLC and then sell them to a loving home. Contact to find out if I have any used and refurbished sleds available.
Used Gattsled with bag - $1200
Does your sled need a new ash runner? Maybe a new handle? I can fix your sled up for you. I can fabricate any wooden part and many aluminum parts custom to fit your sled. Contact to find out prices for parts and labor.
