wmw999 2,515 #1 February 9, 2017 We're having a snowstorm here, so I walked to the local sledding hill. There's my track. All I have is a camping sleeping mat (the store was out of sleds ), so there's some effort to get started. But there it is -- my very own rut! I was alone for awhile; it was most fun when the dog someone brought was helping . Next, I'll buy a real sled. Any recommendations for the best sled for adults? Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tri160 1 #2 February 9, 2017 I lived in that area for about 15 years, the sleds that are the most fun are the simple disc sleds. You can't really control them but they are fast and fun as hell! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #3 February 9, 2017 The traditional Davos sled. Nothing beats wood and classic designsscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #4 February 9, 2017 this one looks like fun. Not sure how much cardio benefit it would have. Maybe if it had a kick starter You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 329 #5 February 9, 2017 Weeeeee!!! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,246 #6 February 9, 2017 They make foam core hard plastic outside sleds that work great and weigh next to nothing. My wife swears by them.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphid 0 #7 February 9, 2017 gowlerk They make foam core hard plastic outside sleds that work great and weigh next to nothing. My wife swears by them. A squandered opportunity to enlighten. I am so disappointed in you Ken! The toboggan is a traditional form of transport used by the Innu and Cree of northern Canada. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,246 #8 February 10, 2017 aphid ***They make foam core hard plastic outside sleds that work great and weigh next to nothing. My wife swears by them. A squandered opportunity to enlighten. I am so disappointed in you Ken! The toboggan is a traditional form of transport used by the Innu and Cree of northern Canada. With America in the midst of turmoil and struggling to accept anything from outside of the heartland I thought it best not to correct Wendy on the "Sled" word!Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,515 #9 February 10, 2017 Quote thought it best not to correct Wendy Damn skippy! Never mess with Wendy's assumptions Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #10 February 10, 2017 Well, the inflatable tubes are pretty cool. You can go down a snow covered hill or get towed behind a boat. Personally, though, I'd recommend a "traditional" toboggan. A while back (like 20+ years), we used to spend breaks at work combing through the local "ad paper" and commenting on interesting stuff being advertised. One of my all-time favorites was when a local quarry was looking for someone with an explosives license. Came across a toboggan for something like $20. Old school, wood. 8 foot long, 2 foot wide. No brakes, no steering, no seat belts. Straight out of "Calvin & Hobbes." It was in decent shape, so I got it. It comfortably carries two adults and two kids. The more on it, the faster it goes. I won't use it on any hill that has any obstacles. But it's an absolute hoot."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,246 #11 February 10, 2017 When we were young and really stupid (17 to 19 yo or so) we used to tow those behind cars on ice covered gravel roads. Somehow everyone lived.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #12 February 10, 2017 I'm assuming the cardio part was trudging back up the hill pulling the sled and breaking the snow in front of you. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #13 February 10, 2017 What ever happened to taking a ride on the snow shovel ?Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #14 February 10, 2017 gowlerk When we were young and really stupid (17 to 19 yo or so) we used to tow those behind cars on ice covered gravel roads. Somehow everyone lived. In my late teens, 3 of my friends were doing that one night. As the car took a hard turn, the sled accelerated sideways, slamming the guy into a log, breaking the log. They had to rush him into the nearest emergency department for surgery on his ruptured spleen."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,515 #15 February 10, 2017 Most definitely! Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,246 #16 February 10, 2017 ryoder ***When we were young and really stupid (17 to 19 yo or so) we used to tow those behind cars on ice covered gravel roads. Somehow everyone lived. In my late teens, 3 of my friends were doing that one night. As the car took a hard turn, the sled accelerated sideways, slamming the guy into a log, breaking the log. They had to rush him into the nearest emergency department for surgery on his ruptured spleen.That was the best part. The road we used had a series of 90 degree turns in it. The driver had to slow down to make the turn, but depending on the length of the rope the toboggan would hit the ditch and whip through the turn. Sometimes you had to bail to miss a tree. We worked hard tuning up the system. And we broke several toboggans, but no people.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 February 10, 2017 Growing up in Huntsville, AL we had our share of snowstorms, even a couple ice storms. Living on the foot of a mountain, there were no shortage of hills and slopes to sled down. We had a couple old school sleds in the basement, they had to be at least 20 years old then, and this was back in the late 70's to mid 80's. So many great memories and scaring the ever living fuck out of myself going down Suicide Hill, which was basically the steepest motherfucking street in the neigborhood. So steep it was concrete with ridges built into it to force cars to go down slowly. I destroyed one of the sleds caroming off a tree. Thankfully I wasn't hurt but damn did my leg take a wallop. Nice bruise."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,246 #18 February 10, 2017 We have no hills to speak of here. Truly flatlanders. Our best toboggan hills are old garbage dumps because mountains of trash are our only hills. That's why we resorted to the tow rope.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #19 February 10, 2017 gowlerk We have no hills to speak of here. Truly flatlanders. Our best toboggan hills are old garbage dumps because mountains of trash are our only hills. That's why we resorted to the tow rope. https://milsap.wordpress.com/regions/southeast-lower-peninsula-areas/downriver/riverview-highlands-riverview-mi/I drove by it once many years ago, but never skied there."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #20 February 10, 2017 Damn that picture made me cold. I may have to go put long pants on..... naw, it's going to be 84* today in Scottsdale so I'll stick with shorts and a t-shirt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,246 #21 February 10, 2017 Decomposition heat may be an issue in MI. But in MB it's plenty cold enough to overcome it. We have an old garbage hill not far from the downtown inner city. It's actually mostly ash and glass left from an incinerator that closed in 1948. So maybe not so much decomposition going on. It's probably the highest point in the whole city.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #22 February 10, 2017 ryoder ***We have no hills to speak of here. Truly flatlanders. Our best toboggan hills are old garbage dumps because mountains of trash are our only hills. That's why we resorted to the tow rope. https://milsap.wordpress.com/regions/southeast-lower-peninsula-areas/downriver/riverview-highlands-riverview-mi/I drove by it once many years ago, but never skied there. I know of Mt. Trashmore. We used to go to Alpine Valley. We had a 12' long toboggan when I was a kid. We had a lot of fun on that thing. There was a sledding hill in one of the apple orchards that we would go to.You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #23 February 10, 2017 ryoder ***We have no hills to speak of here. Truly flatlanders. Our best toboggan hills are old garbage dumps because mountains of trash are our only hills. That's why we resorted to the tow rope. https://milsap.wordpress.com/regions/southeast-lower-peninsula-areas/downriver/riverview-highlands-riverview-mi/I drove by it once many years ago, but never skied there. I remember reading about that place when it opened! Mount Trashmore. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 329 #24 February 13, 2017 Rick I know of Mt. Trashmore. We used to go to Alpine Valley. Ah, Alpine Valley. Yeah, a glorified bunny hill, marked with black diamonds! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #25 February 20, 2017 wmw999 Any recommendations for the best sled for adults? Wendy P. The best sleds for any age always was and still is.... an old truck inner tube. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
