If he's strapped for money, why not just ride what he has, throwing an 8ball's worth of cash at a sled not worth $1,500 makes no cents!
I would'nt give a penny for your idea, even if you were willing to give me that kind of profit, sorry your so informed.
Well, First off, just before the Baker Shootout last year, i smashed into a hidding boulder and tore out some plastic under my ski where my "Skag" bolts up. I replaced the runner, but when i bolted it up it bends it into a snake shape, because of the missing plastic. Theres not a part on that sled that hasn't been touched, fixed or modified. I very happy with the sleds handleing and power as many others would agree. I dont have thousands of dollars for a new (or newer) sled, because of when my dad rolled it down a fatty cliff, its got its scars and probly wouldnt get much for it.
So, i decided i can fix it, which i have been for the past 1.5 months and have put several hundred dollars and lots, LOTS of time fixing and replacing parts. So mabey i'd be better of (in my situation) to buy a replacement ski for the right side and just through a fresh pair of runners on it? Unless someone on here has some aftermarkets for a good price...
Week after we bought it.
About 1 hour after the last picture, it was rolled...
And this is from today... Bout 95% done.