A Sled Maker's Journal

HELLO JOHN! Finally, we got to see the full power of the sled today.  Loaded with wood, it ran as if there was no wood in it.  Such a smooth, well built, device.  Our winter has been disappointing...

Hi John:  Picked up Toboggan today. Overland was very nice to deal with. I'm very, very impressed with the toboggan. Happy that I decided to make purchase. Keep up the excellent work. Will be sure ...

“Thanks John, It's really wonderful and I know they'll get many years of pleasure from it. I think it will become a family heirloom!” (Alby Silva, Centerville MA) DOWNHILL PRODUCT PAGE

Hi John. Although we’ve had very poor snow conditions I finally threw caution to the winds, hooked up the mutts, and took my new toboggan out for a spin. After the first run I put my “modern” gear...

Hi John. Your toboggan worked perfectly for our three-week adventure in northern Saskatchewan. The toboggan floated nicely on the trails, unlike the other sled which dug in and jumped off the trail...

“John, The toboggan arrived late morning.  IT IS AWESOME ! We will be using it this weekend. It will be the family heirloom that will be passed down.” (Bruce Calder, Bishop CA) Downhill Product Page

“It has been a long time since we had met upon receiving my new toboggan, and to actually trying it. The weather here in Winnipeg has been, to say the least, rotten. It has been either bitter (char...

“Just a note to let you know how satisfied I have been with the sled I purchased from you. At the time I had been pulling a homemade sled with my snowmobile, which contained ice fishing equipment....

Rob said: “Thanks again for a well designed and beautifully crafted freight sled. It is perfect for getting both kids and cargo and a dog to the cabin. It’s the envy of the mountain.”