Cook, My setup used pvc poles from the sled to my waistbelt, clipped with biners. One thing I found was the sled sliding sideways and causing problems. If I use one again, I'm going to put runners on it, a brake of some kind and maybe fins. I've got pictures of a setup like that done on a sled like my old one by someone who used to post here.

I may ditch the sled altogether, but that would entail spending a bunch of money on new gear-particularly a new pack, sleeping bag and shelter.