Sledging bans - coming to a town near you?

[davester]

My dad built us a sledge when I lived in England. Later, in California we switched to sledding and tubing. No matter where I sledged, sledded or tubed, there was always seemed to be something dangerous at the bottom of the hill (road, creek, ravine, brick wall) that required us to leap off and tip over the sled(ge) to avert disaster.

[hal]

It's frikken dangerous - no question. Hell, we used to sled down the street when it was frozen enough - what could possibly go wrong? But DAMN it was fun!

I still haven't gotten used to the idea that it is proper to ride a bike with a helmet, but it's law here now. I can fully understand the idea of bringing law into the situation. If all entities are responsible for the accidents that happen on their property, then municipalities need to address this. Either blight all public areas with 'No Sledding' signs or make the practice illegal. Or get EVERYONE to sign wavers... it's all silly, but only until someone gets hurt.

(PS: I was born and lived in CT until I was 5)

[Jack D.]

davester wrote:
My dad built us a sledge when I lived in England. Later, in California we switched to sledding and tubing. No matter where I sledged, sledded or tubed, there was always seemed to be something dangerous at the bottom of the hill (road, creek, ravine, brick wall) that required us to leap off and tip over the sled(ge) to avert disaster.

That's the point! If there's no hint of danger and excitement, what's the freakin' point? I say strap a lawyer to the front of every child's sled and have a ball! Winter sledding - like life - is an at risk sport. It's no one elses fault if you crash and hurt yourself.

[CW2V]

Griswold sledding incident

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