I just shot this video a few minutes ago and wanted to post it right away. It’s really no big deal, but it is a perfect little example of life around a sled dog kennel. I did a voice-over introduction on the video, so I’ll skip typing it here… Enjoy your Sunday!
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Very Cool – Can you provide any more info on the hybrid gangline setup Aliy is using…x-backs w/short tugs and no necklines? We have a small team and have been struggling to find a no neckline system that works.
I'm assuming she didn't use the short harnesses because of the limited power of the smaller team.
Thanks for all the updates, this blog is such a great resources and insight into the mushing lifestyle.
Keep up the good work.
-Matt
Wow, Matt, our DogLog readers don't miss a thing!
I mentioned your comment/question to Aliy and she laughed, saying "He noticed that?!? Wow!"
Okay, so I can give you some more info, but I'm afraid it's not really a "hybrid gangline setup" as much as it is a matter of convenience…
Our friend Bob — to whom Aliy is taking three of the dogs in the video to run for the season — uses traditional harnesses, So, Aliy put the dogs in them to leave with him so he'd have enough…
But… The gangline that was already on the sled was set up for our ManMat harnesses with no neck lines…
So… you can probably figure out what's coming next… For convenience for the short run Aliy had ahead of her, she just hooked the dogs up in their traditional harnesses to the short harness gangline.
Our dog's are accustomed to running without necklines so it worked okay for the short trip, but I don't think we'd recommend it as a harness "system."
At best, it shows that you can put well trained sled dogs like ours in just about anything and they'll pull a sled.
Thanks for your keen observation and question. I hope this explains the conundrum!