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Laughing HuskyManufacturing Dogsleds For the Beginner To the Professional Laughing Husky has been
manufacturing dogsleds in Fairbanks, Alaska since 1986. We have |
Basket Sleds
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Laughing Husky basket sleds are tied together in the classic tradition, each style is designed for a specific purpose. Trail ready with bar brake and towline. Runners are all wood laminated, or optional fiberglass. BEGINNER: This is a good starter sled with screw-on runner plastic, plastic rails & handle; rubber footboards; 3/4 basket. Slotted runners 74" long. $415 RECREATION: This sled is similar to the beginner with longer runners, additional rear stanchion, V-brush bow, molded footboards. Laminated runners 92" long. $565 SPRINT: This sled is constructed entirely of ash and weighs about 20 pounds. Good on groomed trails. QCR rails and plastic; steel points on bar brake; molded footboards; 36" basket, laminated fiberglass runners, 92"long. $785 TWO-STANCHION TRAINER: This is a good all-around sled for rugged or groomed trails; QCR rails and plastic; bar brake with steel points; UHMW top rails and V-brushbow; molded footboards; 46" basket; laminated runners 96" long. $785 THREE STANCHION:
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Toboggan Sleds
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Laughing Husky toboggan sleds have stanchions and cross piece made of white ash; brush bow, handles are UHMW plastic; footboards are molded rubber; and runners have quick change system. SHORT: bed length 48", runners 80" $750 STANDARD: bed length 69", runners 99" $820 LONG: bed length 76", runners 107" $850 EXTRA LONG: bed length 84", runners 115" $900 |
Children's Sleds and Kits
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These are ideal sleds for the beginner, 4 years old to teen. They are available fully assembled, or sent partially assembled in kit form that is easily bolted together. Parts are made of white ash; wooden footboards with rubber covers; screw-on runner plastic; plastic brushbow and handle; bar brake and tow line. Sled bags are available. PUPPY (one dog limit): 24" high handle, runner length 24" $250 YEARLING (2-3 dogs): 30" high handle, runner length 60" $300 LEADER (3-4 dogs): 36" high handle, runner length 72" $350 JUNIOR TOBOGGAN: Fully assembled, UHMW screw-on plastic runners, handle and brushbow, 30" high handle, 24" plastic bed, runner length 60" $350 JUNIOR SPRINT: Fully assembled,
a smaller version of adult sprint; all wood, 30" high handle, basket
22", runner length 60" $425 |
MATRIX Runner Sleds
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Our newest model, the YUKON FLYER, is designed specifically for long distant races such as the Yukon Quest, but it is also ideal for mid-distant racing or recreation. It can carry a load, and it is tough. Built with Matrix metal runners, we offer a choice of heavy duty or light weight. It has all of our quality parts and materials including laminated white ash wooden stanchions, cross piece, and basket slats, molded rubber footboards, grade eight hardware. An optional UHMW bed can be attached to "float" under the bed structure and act as a toboggan in deep snow. This model has been tested and proven effective on the 2000 Yukon Quest 1000 mile race from Fairbanks, Alaska to Whitehorse, Canada. 5' bed with light runners: $1100 5' bed with heavy runners: $1150 6' bed with heavy runners:
$1200 |
Custom Sleds
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Here are two examples of customized sleds we have built. We have also built sleds for ski joring and snowmachines. Contact us and we will work with you on your own design. |
Parts
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Parts for every event and occasion. Whether you want to upgrade or repair your existing sled, we have runners, brakes, handlebows and everything inbetween! |
Ordering Information
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We schedule each order upon receiving a 50% deposit. When the sled is ready, we call to arrange final payment and delivery. Sleds are shipped F.O.B. Please contact us for specific information, and we will be happy to discuss any special requests you may have. LaughingHusky@att.net Happy trails, David & Joanne Klumb |
About Us
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Laughing Husky Enterprises has been manufacturing dogsleds here in Fairbanks since 1986, and we intend to continue manufacturing them for a long time. This means that if anything happens to your Laughing Husky sled we will be here to supply you with repairs and parts. We use only carefully selected
white ash for our wooden parts, and the highest quality hardware, grade
8 bolts. Many of our sleds feature our trademark footboards: a heavy
gauge aluminum base has been molecularly bonded to a nubbed 5/8"
rubber cover, creating footboards that remain 86% flexible to -65F.
They do not ice up. |
