Sled in Limerick

MushGSXR · 06-01-2010 2:26pm #1

Folks,

Bit of a curveball here. Anybody know where we would pick up sleds or something sled-like ;-) in Limerick City. Myself and a few mates are planning some tomfoolery on a mountain on Saturday.

sparkman · 06-01-2010 5:39pm

I'd say you haven't a hope of finding an actual sled but since any kind of snow-tomfoolery is a noble cause in my opinion, here are my suggestions:

1. get a loan of a snowboard. No idea where u could buy one - Aldi\Lidl don't have any coming up on offer.
2. Maybe a surfboard would work.
3. Find a piece of perspex somewhere. Drill 2 holes in the front, string a piece of rope through and pull it upwards while simultaneously giving yourself a kick-off on a reasonable slope.
4. Upturned dustbin or wheelie bin lid?
5. Bring a mobile phone and wear something bright orange. I've a feeling that might be important.:D

Limerick Dude · 06-01-2010 5:46pm

maybe try river deep mountain high or one of those places, i think its around the corner from the thomas st. car park, (cant remember the name of the street)

Also are you sure thats a good idea? Sounds dangerous to me considering this country isn't actually equipped for such activities.

Be careful whatever you do!

Lobsterlady · 06-01-2010 6:29pm

Once in Quebec, in the middle of the night, myself and my husband got a large piece of cardboard and scooted down a major ski slope, it was brilliant and worked a treat. Just make sure your run is completely clear of trees or obstacles, you'll go a hell of a speed!

RonMexico · 06-01-2010 6:31pm

If you can find a place that sells skateboards then you are in luck my friend. If they sell the boards that curve upwards at either end then they make a great snowboard. Have fun and remember to bail out before you kill yourself:D