Yukon Charlie's Hammerhead Sled User manual

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Wear a helmet!
In addition, protective gear
such as goggles not only look
cool, but keep you seeing
strait.
HAMMERHEADSLEDS
User’s Guide Please read all
warnings
before using
this or any sled
WHAT SLEDDING IS ALL ABOUT
Read Me First : Safe Riding : CAUTION!
No doubt about it--sledding is fun! But to avoid getting hurt, please follow these important safety rules:
•Do not sled while under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
•Always ride on good snow. Ice and bare
patches can cause the sled to go out of
control.
•Avoid roadways, paths, or other areas
that are used by vehicles.
•Stay away from cliffs and extremely
steep hills.
•The HAMMERHEAD sled is designed for
only one person sledding at a time.
•Be aware that the HAMMERHEAD does
not have a brake and can develop high
speeds under certain snow conditions.
•Do not sled in crowded areas, on roads,
on icy surfaces, near trees, vehicles,
buildings, or other obstacles.
•Do not kneel, stand, or sit backwards
while sledding.
•Do not tow the HAMMERHEAD behind
any vehicle.
•Do not let children under 10 ride the
HAMMERHEAD.
•Wear protective clothing such as ANSI
or Snell approved helmet, goggles,
gloves, and warm clothes.
•If you ride at dusk or at night, use a
powerful headlight and taillight and stay
clear of obstacles.
•When riding the HAMMERHEAD at a ski
area (with their approval), you must use
a safety leash.
•Use the HAMMERHEAD at your own
risk.
•Sled in control at all times! It is your job
to avoid people and objects below you.
Performance
Sledding

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Out of Box Experience
No assembly required. Right out of the box, the HAMMERHEAD(R)
is ready for action! The standard configuration includes general-
purpose rear skis. This means you can ride on most any snow
surface, from hard-pack to a few inches
of powder.
Sledding 101
> Starting
Always check your HAMMERHEAD before heading out. Make
sure that:
There are no loose or missing parts or accessories.
The seat is in good condition and firmly attached.
The steering head flexes normally and is not loose or binding.
The skis and runners are firmly attached and undamaged.
Check under the front ski to verify that the attachment bolts
are snug (ski is not wobbly).
And listen to us: WEAR A HELMET!
Start with a good snowy hill and some gravity. The
HAMMERHEAD does the rest! You can ride head-first or feet-first.
Head-first provides a thrilling ride that is also very controlled,
because you use your arms to steer and your center of gravity is
very low. Feet-first (sitting) gives you a better view over crests
and gives some people a safer feeling. Important! If you’re riding
at a ski area or crowded hill, you must use a safety leash to keep
the sled from unmanned descent down the hill or off the lift. Make
sure you have a good connection to the sled frame and your leg
before riding it or riding with it on the chair lift.
Stopping
Sled in a controlled manner! There are only slow ways
to stop a sled! Generally sleds do not brake by nature, and
they only come to a controlled stop by turning as with a
snowboard, or by applying your feet as brakes.
Make sure you have enough room to to slow and stop the
HAMMERHEAD in all situations. A way to stop is to steer hard to
one side and the rear should skid out (this works best with the
wider skis), or turn up the hill against gravity. To slow more
gradually, try using gentle slalom turns. The sled will lose speed
as the skis carve the turn. Sharper turns will slow the sled faster. If
you’re riding head-first or feet first, you can drag your feet to slow
down. Bail out if that’s the only way to avoid a crash!
Turning
Turning is one of the easiest
things to do on a
HAMMERHEAD sled. The
patented steering utilizes either
stainless steel leaf springs (Pro
Models) or nylon steering bar
(Sport Models), giving great
response and feedback with a tuned feel. Place your feet (or
hands, if head-first) on the grips on the steering arms. Apply
forward pressure to the arm opposite the turn and backward
pressure to the arm toward the turn. Just like steering a bike! Be
sure to practice with lots of room and a shallow hill. Move steeper
gradually. Lean into the turns as you go faster.
Carrying
Youʼll need to carry your HAMMERHEAD up the hill to get down
(unless youʼre at a ski area). The
HAMMERHEAD is very light and
balanced so that you can carry it
with one hand about two-thirds of
the way toward the front. There
are many ways to hand-carry the
sled that work great. In addition,
you can attach the carry strap,
tow line or use the
HAMMERHEAD sled carry bag,
available as accessories from
Hammerhead Sleds.
Swap Skitm
The rear skis can be swapped out for optimum performance. The
HAMMERHEAD with general-purpose narrow skis (sometimes
called rails) are designed to handle anything from super hard pack
to about three or four inches of powder or loose granular. Use the
these skis for most snow conditions—especially on a hard base

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like a ski area or sledding hill. They are light weight, and make the
sled more compact. Swap them for wider Pro Carving Skis if youʼll
be riding in more than 4" of snow or you like high performance
sledding. Youʼll find that the Pro Carving skis can be spun out (or
in car talk, over-steered) because they ride a bit higher and have
less tracking than the narrow skis. HAMMERHEAD skis have a
unique concave design and the
patented SWAP-SKI™ Quick
Removal System. You can also
lube the skis and runners with wax
for added speed. Check out the
web site for “Tips from the Pros”
and for other performance products
and upgrades. Note that Pro Sled
skis are not interchangeable with Sport Sled rear skis.
Get out there!
Ready to have some fun with your HAMMERHEAD? Check out
these suggestions:
> Set up a race course! Setting up a race course is easy and fun,
and with the HAMMERHEAD Race Accessories youʼll find
everything you need to do it right: slalom cones, timer, snow
markers, walkie-talkies, score sheets, and more! Set up the course
in the back yard, or on your favorite sledding hill. See how you
stack up against the other sleds and sledders.
> Take it to the ski area! Be sure to bring along the safety leash
and get approval by showing the sled to the mountain operations
people. Show them it is controllable, attached to you and you can
stop it. Make sure you only
request lower (shallower)
trails. Let us know if we can
help and visit
www.hammerheadsleds.com
for sled hill venues and ski
areas with access.
> Join up with other HAMMERHEADS! Get on the web social site
or call us to join. Itʼs free and only requires an email address
(which we wonʼt use for anything but our own contact information).
Share new ideas, get-togethers, pictures, and more. Weʼll also tell
you when weʼll be near your town. Social site:
hammerheadsleds.ning.com
> Take it with you wherever you go! Use the universal travel bag
to stow the sled and accessories.
Specifications (and cool technology)
> Front Skis
The front skis are specially designed to be lightweight yet
strong. They’re made of polycarbonate a plastic that has a high
molecular weight. What this means to you is the skis are fast,
strong, slick, and durable, even at super low temperatures. The
FRONT SKIS are designed with a sharp turning (Concave Skis)
bottom shape. The result is super glide, high resistance to wear,
and turning like no other sled. The front skis are also designed to
pivot up and down, which allows them to flow over bumps and
depressions. Like all of the HAMMERHEAD’s components, the
front skis are also easily changed out and can be swapped from
side to side to balance wear. They are quickly removed via nut
and bolt. Pro Sleds use a 6M x 35M stainless socket hex head
bolt and 6M locking nut for Bullet Skis. Newer Pro Sleds now use
the Double Bomb Ski, a double concave ski with greater
performance on bigger hills.
> Rear Skis
The REAR SKIS have a
patented quick on/off
(SWAP-SKI™) design for
varying snow conditions
including crusty, hard
pack and powder. These
skis utilize a faster, softer
high density polyethylene
(HDPE) material is fast and
light, and it can also be waxed for even better performance. To
remove just pull on the fore or aft tabs of the rear skis and pull
down off the ski tube rail. To re-attach, be sure to center the ski
on the tube (front to back) before re-attaching to assure proper fit.
If the ski has a big gap in the front or back,
re-install for proper snug fit on both ends.
Optional Ski Clips are available for harder
riding and when the skis are to be more
permanent.
> Frame
The aluminum 6063 T8 frame is strong and light. What’s more, its
1” diameter allows for the easy mounting of standard bike
components such as head-lights, taillights, mirrors, bells, horns,

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etc. (If you choose to use off-the-shelf components,
make sure that they can be used on a 1" tube, because
a few fit better on 7/8" tubes. The frame is
ergonomically designed to be as comfortable as
possible while maintaining integrity. You’ll notice the
side tubes bending slightly down towards the rear so
the riders legs can comfortably be extended while
being able to brake with feet. Optional Armor Skins can
soften the metal in case of unplanned bumps.
> Seat
The seat fabric is lightweight, doesn't chill the body and provides exceptional
suspension over small bumps and undulations. Snow pats off easily. Should you need
to replace the sled, call Hammerhead for the options available.
> Weight Limit:
Pro Series 200 lbs.
Sport Series 180 lbs.
Care
The HAMMERHEAD is very easy to care for. Please keep the following in mind:
Don’t leave the sled outside for extended periods of time! Summer sun especially
can deteriorate the seating material and plastic over time.
Don’t carry sharp objects while sledding that can cut the fabric seating (or you)!
Never stand or jump on the seat like a trampoline!
Hammerhead Sleds are not meant for jumping. You risk bending the frame or
worse, your face.
Sled alone, sled in a crowd
You’ve got the tool. Find
a trail then rip turns
with blazing speed. Now go
tire out your dog. And
stay safe.
HAVE FUN

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Guaranteed the best Performance Sled in the business
Contact
For the latest information on where to sled, sledding tips,
accessories, and much more about the HAMMERHEAD,
visit: www.hammerheadsleds.com
© 2005 Cool Front, Inc.: P.O. Box 253, Essex Jct.,
Vermont, 05453 USA
[phone]
Parts made in Taiwan, China, USA.
PATENT# 7278642
Warrantee
HAMMERHEAD comes with a one year warranty that the sled
is free from defects in materials and workmanship. If your
HAMMERHEAD sled proves otherwise, we will send
parts, repair or replace it at our option. This warranty
does not apply to sleds used in any rental program,
nor does it cover normal wear and tear such as ski
wear or damage caused by abuse or neglect. All
returns must have a Return number; please call us at
[phone] or email [email protected]
SLED HILLS
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RESORTS
Database
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biggest baddest sled hill
database in the USA, see it
on the website:
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Join in
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up, post pics, vids or just talk
Hammerheads at:
www.hammerheadsleds.ning.com
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Is one resort. To see where
we’ve been to and are going
to, go to:
www.hammerheadevents.com
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