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MadAss5 t1_j33cuvm wrote

Reply to comment by middle-aged-tired in Swedish sledges; bought 40 years ago. Still in use. by joepinapples

I made a sled out of downhill skis, 1/2 in galvanized pipe, and a plank of wood. Its nearly indestructible compared to everything you can buy.

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Girthw0rm t1_j34f1vy wrote

Sounds like it weighs about 80 lbs.

Fun for every six-year-old!

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MadAss5 t1_j34pcsx wrote

I just checked and it weighs 19lbs. It holds up to 3 kids so they can pull it up together but my 8 year can do it alone. It does have a bit of rope attached.

It truly is an awesome sled.

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Girthw0rm t1_j34utqf wrote

That sounds sweet. I would have way over engineered it.

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MadAss5 t1_j34w23i wrote

The simplicity is the best part. Nothing to break or catch a kid.

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b1gd4ta t1_j34e6cb wrote

Describe turning process and weight of said luge sledge on the way back up please

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MadAss5 t1_j34p7od wrote

You turn by dragging your hands or feet. I just checked and it weighs 19lbs. It holds up to 3 kids so they can pull it up together but my 8 year can do it alone. It does have a bit of rope attached.

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