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I want to go sledding tomorrow w/ the kids, but I can't find a sled at any of the stores?

What creative things can I use for a sled? Only thin I could come up w/ is a laundry basket or cardboard (which I don't think would work well) or a big tupperware lid. Any other ideas?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Flattened cardboard boxes make THE best sleds!

    Source(s): Grew up VERY poor...had to improvise.
  • 1 decade ago

    Inflatable tubes or pool toys work well. Other items like the bubble wrap w/o the bubbles on both sides and anything plastic works pretty good. As a kid we used to use garbage can lids (the ones without the handles on top of course) and coal shovels (broad flat shovel w/ a short handle). For maximum speed from everything from cardboard to a real sled, wax the bottom of the "sled" with ski wax (it can be purchased at a local ski shop or sports store).

    Good luck!!

  • 1 decade ago

    Do you have any pool toys like inner tubes? Those are a lot of fun to use for sledding. Do you have big plastic garbage cans? Maybe you could use a garbage can lid. Objects with smooth, flat surfaces make for great sledding. This will be a fun chance for you and your kids to get creative and experiment to see what works best! I hope you have fun, and I hope I was of some help!

  • 1 decade ago

    Lids to any large container are great...

    cardboard is great... but if you hit a rock, it is ouch..... ha ha

    Have a wonderful time w/ the kids.. it is something to remember for a lifetime..

    so enjoy...

  • 1 decade ago

    Use a tube, they have those all over the place.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Those are GREAT ideas!!!

    You can also use trash can lids!!!!

    Have tons of fun!!!!!

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