9. What Makes a Sled Reliable in Extreme Cold

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Mar 13
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Cold weather creates unique challenges for equipment.

Many plastics become brittle at low temperatures and may crack under stress.

This is why many serious winter travelers choose UHMW sleds, which remain flexible even in extremely cold environments. Uhwm stays flexible down to -107 degrees making it capable of being dependable in the coldest arctic condition. It also has the highest impact resistance that allows it to impact hard rocks and trees at extremely high speeds without damage even at -60 degrees

Durability in cold weather is one of the most important factors when selecting a sled for northern travel.

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