caverpilot Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 1. Does anyone know where I can buy a EraPro Paris Expedition Sled? (60" model 960) Sadly, REI and True Value no longer carry them, and I'm remiss to find one in the PAC NW. They are in stock all over the east coast, cost about $30-$40, but everyone wants $50+ for shipping! The sled is ideal for ski pulking (pull sleds). I'll buy a used one in good shape, Salem to Seattle. EraPro website has them but requires a $500 minimum order, and I don't need 16 sleds!! I'm building mine for a caving expediton in the Scapegoat Wilderness (MT) this winter, and may haul a keg up to Camp Muir for 'the fun of it.' 2. Next, are you interested in buying one of these, locally, for around $40?? If I can get 10 or more committed buyers, I'd be willing to fork over the advance to bring 'em to Portland and Seattle! Please post/PM me if you'd be interested. Maybe I'll start a local ski pulk shop, ha ha ha! Finally, see skipulk.com for information on how to build your own sled, cheap!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhamaker Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 60" ! That's a lot of gear! I've gone down to about 40". I also have a commercial pulk, closser to 60". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I saw them last winter at True Value on Greenwood in Seattle. are you saying they've stopped carrying them just this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caverpilot Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 60" ! That's a lot of gear! I've gone down to about 40". I also have a commercial pulk, closser to 60". Yup! 30 days food, wetsuit, caving gear, vertical (SRT) gear, aid climbing gear, etc. This will be a reality check on if I'm ever gonna be prepared to do Denali. What sled do you use/recommend in the 40" range? I saw them last winter at True Value on Greenwood in Seattle. are you saying they've stopped carrying them just this year?" That's my understanding. According to someone at True Value that said she could speak for what is available at "all" stores, they have a couple Erapro models but not the Expedition. Ed, who fabricates and sells expedition grade sleds at skipulk.com told me he "...doesn't understand their marketing strategy at ERA Pro," with respect to why they apparently haven't distributed that sled in the U.S. this year. There's a couple of east coast stores that have them in stock, but I'm sure they can sell $500 worth of sleds out there easily. The True Value rep told me EraPro's minimum for zero-freight charges (free shipping) was $1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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