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Otter Pro Sled Medium vs Shappell Jet Sled XL
Short answer: Shappell Jet Sled XL is lighter (21.5 lb); Otter Pro Sled Medium (27 lb) is roto-molded with hitch pockets for towing.
A sled carries your auger, flasher, bucket and shelter. The two most common ones on U.P. lakes are Otter's roto-molded Pro sled and Shappell's Jet Sled.
Spec comparison
| Otter Pro Sled Medium | Shappell Jet Sled XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 65" L × 32" W × 15" H | 66" L × 31" W × 12" H |
| Weight | 27 lb | 21.5 lb |
| Construction | Roto-molded custom polyethylene, 5/16" bottom | Polyethylene with molded runners |
| Towing | Molded-in hitch pockets, Hyfax pockets | Check listing |
Sources: otteroutdoors.com Pro Sled Medium page; Shappell Jet Sled XL spec as published on shappell.co and dealer listings (Oct 2026).
Which one?
Pulling by hand: the Jet Sled XL is 5.5 lb lighter. Towing behind a machine over rough ice: the Otter's thicker roto-molded hull and hitch pockets are built for it.
Where to buy
Otter Pro Sled: Buy at Otter Outdoors →
Shappell: Buy at Shappell →
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Written by Cory Arnold, Iron County, Michigan. Specs checked October 2026.
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