Sand ladders

[rizzo]

anyone here ever use them?

 

[Jones]

Looks like the modern version of PSP (perforated steel plate/plank) That's what all the runways in the Pacific were built with during WW2. Handy stuff to have a few sheets of for those outings in the wild.

 

[cbvet]

There was a LOT of PSP used in 'Nam too. In fact every SEABEE, whether a carpenter or a heavy equipment operator, had to practice laying the stuff for emergency runway & road repairs. It's really great stuff as it interlocks on all 4 sides.
I've tried to locate some since then, but no luck.
Eric

 

[rizzo]

There was a LOT of PSP used in 'Nam too. In fact every SEABEE, whether a carpenter or a heavy equipment operator, had to practice laying the stuff for emergency runway & road repairs. It's really great stuff as it interlocks on all 4 sides.
I've tried to locate some since then, but no luck.
Eric

I've seen it on a surplus site, but can't remember where. I would like some to(cheaper than these sand ladders) I will post it if I find it.

 

[red devils dude]

I've been looking for PSP if ya find any let us know.

 

[Knucklehead]

SECO in Augusta, GA has it for $39.50 per slice.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

There are several different versions out there, but they are commonly refered to as "Marston Mat" or "Marston Matting"


Check these out:

http://www.surpluscityca.com/landing-mats.htm

http://www.calumetindustries.com/lmats.html

http://www.whiteowl.com/miscellaneous.html

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/resources/tech/airfields/matt/

http://tarawatheaftermath.com/photos27.html

 

[Jones]

Barstow Truck Parts has it too. www.barstowtruckparts.com Click on the inventory tab then "other miscellaneous", then "other". $25.00 per 10ft. X16" sheet.

 

[rmgill]

Coleman has it too.

 

[Recovry4x4]

As does Sam Winer in Akron OH. Sarafan had some but Matt at M-Trucking bought it all.

 

[FrankUSMC]

White Owl in Kinston, NC has it also.
One of the few, Frank

 

[cbvet]

Looking at some of the pictures, I see there is a difference between "landing mats" & military PSP. Note that the PSP interlocks on all 4 sides. Has very little tendenct to shift once a few are hooked together.
For getting unstuck it probably doesn't make any difference which you use.
I plan to get some for the MV parking area at our VFW.
I wish I could find some in the northern Indiana/Chicago area.
Thanks for all the source info.
Eric

 

[rizzo]

Coleman has it too.

that is where I saw it. When I was looking at CT's snatch block

 

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