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How to choose the right sled

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Jan 5, 2011. 10:41 AM

ilpug says:

isnt "very compact snow" also called "ice"?

Mar 4, 2009. 4:31 PMThelonelysandwitch says:

so which is the fastest

Mar 10, 2009. 1:49 PMmeanbean (author) says:

depends on the size off hill and usage of hill.

Mar 11, 2009. 1:34 PMThelonelysandwitch says:

Ok, there are good tracks, and the hill is about 35-40 feet from top of hill to bottom.

Oct 20, 2010. 4:04 AMnotyou13 says:

a metal disk would be best

Nov 8, 2009. 6:21 PMbassclarinet23 says:

What's your opinion about a toboggan? I've never actually rode one (or even seen one for that matter)...but they're kind of cool looking from what I can conclude from reading Calvin and Hobbes. :)

Jan 8, 2010. 4:10 PMVulcanator says:

they are AWESOME! so much fun, good times, good times. we once fit 5 grown men on a 6 foot toboggan down an insane slope. we wiped out a few times but it was great.

Jan 8, 2010. 4:19 PMbassclarinet23 says:

Ha ha. You have basically no control, right?

Jan 4, 2009. 2:08 PMthegoose says:

Rocket Sled

Jan 4, 2009. 4:06 PMmeanbean (author) says:

Thats freakin awesome! gotta get me one of those.....

Jan 25, 2009. 9:48 PMEnigmaMax says:

school lunch trays usually work.

Dec 22, 2009. 4:47 PMwelder guy says:

now i wanna steal one ):< (:

Dec 12, 2009. 1:36 PMpogoman12345 says:

the plastic saucer is a formidable sled but compared to the great metal saucer with a fresh coat of wax its blown away.

Dec 8, 2009. 6:44 PMEaglesSoar09 says:

ice and foam sleds are the bomb! you go so far and fast!

Jan 12, 2009. 11:01 AMtlj3 says:

My experience with the solid plastic sleds that are available locally is that they disintegrate after a day or two of use. I don't think I've seen the hollow plastic sleds mentioned here. We find the foam sleds to be more durable, and plenty safe for kids.

Nov 8, 2009. 6:22 PMbassclarinet23 says:

Yeah, I 've worn holes through many plastic sleds as well. I personally like the foam disks...speed and no control (plus light/easy to carry) provides danger, but also more fun.