In message , Edward Erbeck
writes

Introduce them to Truck Inner tubes. They slide easier than Metal or
Wood and when you're done with'em, simply deflate it and it packs away in a
very small space. Great Fun.


I'm not convinced, the large surface area could mean too much friction
on shallow park slopes and warm UK snow. But if we get any more snow
I'll blag a defective one off a tyre dealer, patch it and have a go.
Especially if I can't get my left runner straightened.


cloud dreamer writes

A nice round piece of plastic makes a hell of a sled...brakes are
optional.

A friend has a circular plastic thing like a dustbin lid with two
handles, which spins as you go down and dumps you backwards into a
bramble patch. It's fun.

Under British law brakes are not permitted.
A "toboggan" may be bought from a toyshop but may not be thrown away
unless it can't be repaired with permitted materials, which means scrap
or stolen ones. A "sledge" must be made by a blood relative using only
such materials.

Little kids slide on tiny plastic trays meant for toddlers: they're the
modern equivalent of the tin tea-trays of my childhood. I saw three
teenagers trying to slide in a sort of conga line. It fell apart and
teenagers went everywhere. It looked like fun.

--
Sue ];(