Sand Ladders???

[cruiseroutfit]

You missed my bargain ones from http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17223

As well as the Sand Tracks ARB has been distributing here in the states. Would be neat to see how they compare with the others

 

[Overland Hadley]

As well as the Sand Tracks ARB has been distributing here in the states. Would be neat to see how they compare with the others

Are the Sand Tracks new? I had not seen them before.

I am trying to figure if they would have enough added traction for use in snow, I am doubtful, but they might work just fine on snow/ice.

Sure would not want them to wrap around the tire when driving out.

 

[Clark White]

winch...yep just messing in a ditch with friends...although drove out, just used a winch and strap to diminish damage

Hey, I think I know that place! Alto West of Prescott AZ? I've driven through that very ditch more then my fair share of times. Don't think I ever used a strap for me (had people standing on high side bumpers the first time I did it, after that I learned the correct line) but I did have to put a strap to my friends Toyota PU just as your doing there. I miss Alto, I was a little peeved when then closed it to 4x4.

Clark

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Are the Sand Tracks new? I had not seen them before.

I am trying to figure if they would have enough added traction for use in snow, I am doubtful, but they might work just fine on snow/ice.

Sure would not want them to wrap around the tire when driving out.

Within the last year, I've sold a couple of them and carry one for myself but haven't needed it yet. Had a mandatory 40' sand climb (45*) this last weekend that was well beyond its use or any ladder types for that matter. Ended up being a winch routine for all 6 rigs. I did have a customer use one in the snow/ice to get out of his steep driveway, supposedly worked really well.

 

[mwoods]

Sand ladder comparison ( with ARB added)

As well as the Sand Tracks ARB has been distributing here in the states. Would be neat to see how they compare with the others

Cruiseroutfit, here is the side by side comparison with the other products. The ARB Sand Tracks have lots of surface area ( 59" long; 20" wide) and correspondingly heavier ( 52 lbs per pair). Other info can be found at the link in the attachment.

Best regards,

 

[teotwaki]

Cruiseroutfit, here is the side by side comparison with the other products. The ARB Sand Tracks have lots of surface area ( 59" long; 20" wide) and correspondingly heavier ( 52 lbs per pair). Other info can be found at the link in the attachment.

Best regards,

Sweet document!

 

[Overland Hadley]

Cruiseroutfit, here is the side by side comparison with the other products. The ARB Sand Tracks have lots of surface area ( 59" long; 20" wide) and correspondingly heavier ( 52 lbs per pair). Other info can be found at the link in the attachment.

Best regards,

You should also look at the bridging ladders that infopec is selling on ebay, while not an "official" product, I think they are similar to other waffle board bridging ladders at a fraction of the price.

There is also Terra-Trax. (Link)

 

[Overland Hadley]

Within the last year, I've sold a couple of them and carry one for myself but haven't needed it yet. Had a mandatory 40' sand climb (45*) this last weekend that was well beyond its use or any ladder types for that matter. Ended up being a winch routine for all 6 rigs. I did have a customer use one in the snow/ice to get out of his steep driveway, supposedly worked really well.

Thanks Kurt!

 

[mwoods]

Additional sand ladder options

You should also look at the bridging ladders that infopec is selling on ebay, while not an "official" product, I think they are similar to other waffle board bridging ladders at a fraction of the price.

There is also Terra-Trax. (Link)

I don't know what the deal is with Terra-Trax--the only contact info they have on their website is an email address (no address, no phone). Around Oct 20, I sent an inquiry to their email address
and have not heard back from them--so haven't included them on the comparison list.


Regarding infopec, I searched ebay for bridging ladders by infopec and couldn't find them. If you have a link, can you forward it?

Best regards,

 

[Beowulf]

infopec does not have his stuff on Ebay at the moment.

I contacted infopec directly.

Norman Klapper
info@pecboulder.com
Ebay vendor: infopec
2" FIBERGLASS MOLDED GRATING, VINYLESTER RESIN


Even though he does not have anything up on ebay, he can still supply them.

Here is his reply when I asked if he was still making them.

from infopec:
Sure...any size you like really. Standards are as follows:

12" x 36"
14" x 35"

12" x 48"
14" x 48"

12" x 60"
14" x 60"

Can ship in a few days - any of the above sizes or custom lengths.

 

[jh504]

This might have been mentioned, I did not read the entire post. You can buy surplus steel landing mats from the military. They are called marston mats and come in around 10' sections. Cut one in half and they seem like they would work.

 

[TheRoadie]

Also called PSP (perforated steel planking), and I see a bunch (1500!) are available on Ebay for $35 in El Mirage, CA - curreutly Ebay item 4575900681. Thomson's Aviation Manuals
(760)388-4216

 

[Beowulf]

How much do the PSP mats weigh?

 

[Beowulf]

Never mind, found it.

One sheet is 16 inches by 10 feet, and weighs about 62 pounds.

 

[jh504]

I have never actually seen these used, but they seemed like they would work well. There is a surplus store here in NC that sells them individually for $35. They are out of stock right now. I would like to hear if anyone picks some up how they do.