Deuxdiesel Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 I found this while cleaning out my in-laws attic. It was made by Creative Playthings in Princeton NJ. I haven't been able to find any info on when it was made, but I'm guessing mid-60's to early 70's. Let me know if you have any more info on it. D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drschwartz Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Found this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowFerret Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 There’s a story somewhere about how liftees used to ride similar contraptions from station to station a long time ago. I think that was the inspiration for the “ shovel race” during the first winter X-Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 I mean what is even the use case for that thing?? Single narrow ski, no place to put your feet, no way to balance, chair seat suspension, no attachment, forward-directional….”Sled of Death” sounds about right! I’m assuming the pending lawsuits induced an early company bankruptcy…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuxdiesel Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Creative Playthings toys were a huge part of my childhood in the 60's. I remember they were all wood or metal, simple and durable. Thanks for sharing that eBay listing- funny stuff! We also found three flexible flyer metal runner-type sleds. Very cool, but I can't imagine using one unless there was an ice storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawdzira Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 Mad Max Frozen Road - Part 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 Imagine the fun you could have if the wood grain ran the other way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 My brother and I each got one of these for Christmas one winter. Our neighborhood was loaded with good sledding hills, and these were very challenging and a blast. Lifting your feet just enough to allow them to just skim the snow and help you balance a little. Leaning left and right to stay upright to try to figure out how to turn them a little. We had Snurfers too, when they came out. Spoiled kids with big smiles all winter long. We grabbed the sides of the wide wooden seat and pulled up hard to try to keep the sled stuck to your rear end when you went over terrain or jumps. These things were a hoot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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