Since I moved to the state of Utah and was aware of the supreme sledding conditions around me I have had the dream to build a 'couch sled'. Well three winters later I am finally doing it. Don't know what a couch sled is? Essentially its a couch on skis. If you search 'couch sled' on youtube you'll find plenty of examples. Generally they are fast and dangerous, but mostly fun.
About a week ago my amigo Mak and I took a trip down to our local Deseret Industries Thrift Store and purchased a reesty and steezy recliner along with a pair or Atomic skis. Recliner: $15, Skis: $10, Recliner Sled: Priceless.
Our plan:
Step 1) screw skis into recliner bottom
Step 2) take sled up American Fork Canyon and find a "Pro-fesh" sled hill
Step 3) some how take sled to top of hill.
Step 4) put in reclined position
Step 5) get a push and hope not to die
Somewhere between 2 and 3 should be "make obscene launch pad a.k.a. jump" and then somewhere between 3 and 4 should be "strap on helmet".
There are a few things that will make this recliner more interesting and potentially dangerous than a couch. Firstly it's a recliner not a couch. Secondly it can recline, foot rest and all, making it more aerodynamic. Thirdly it rocks back and forth, so it is much more unstable.
Well it should be fun, and potentially painful. I'll take some pictures and video the first few runs to share with ya'll.
Ambitiously,
Collin
1 comment:
First, sorry for breaking the ski off the recliner. Who knew industrial glue wasn't actually that strong?!
Second, I won't pity and/or bring you chicken soup when you break all your bones and turn into a nub.
But I would watch the video.
It's (probably not going to be) Fine,
Lindley
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