Bamboo Sled

2013-02-23

BSA Troop 909 Falcons won the North Lakes Klondike Derby four years in a row (Update: Won again in 2014). To keep their edge in 2013, Karl and Erik built a strong, lightweight sled from bamboo grass and cloth. With this sled they won the Dash to Dawson for the first time. They steam bent white oak skis for the two runners.

figure "8" race

steaming skis

clamping skis on form

sanding

routing the channel

peg, glue, lashing joint

fitting the joints

adding grommets

seat attached to sled with cord

Karl sewing seat

Erik sewing

repair before race–skis came unglued in the cold so we

had to resort to metal screws