Wacky Carpet
February 21st, 2006
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: H20 Recreation Inc., Chomedey, PQ
Date:
The Crazy carpet, now termed a ‘Wacky carpet’, is manufactured and designed by the toy manufacturer H2O Recreation Inc. in Chomedey Quebec.
An inherent part of growing up in Canada the Wacky carpet has stood the test of time spanning generations of Canadians. The no frills design of the Wacky carpet is all part of it’s charm. A slick surface with handles pretty much sums it up. It’s lack of comfort and control are made up for in it’s unpredictability and shear speed which makes for a wild ride down the local toboggan hill.
Usually found tucked away in the clutter of Canadian garages and basements or left abandoned in the back yard the Wacky carpet would fit in well among the sleek, minimal designs of contemporary interiors, furniture and architecture.
Not recommended for those with sensitive arses.
-Todd Lambeth
Entry Filed under: Best of the CDR,Games and Toys
11 Comments Add your own
1. v.arduin | June 27th, 2006 at 08:59
Merci de me donner les coordonnees de la societe H2O recreations INC
mail et tel
afin de prendre contact pour une fabrication de “Crazy Carper”
Slts
2. admin | June 27th, 2006 at 12:02
H20 R?©cr?©ations Inc.
2025 rue Cunard
Chomedey, QC
H7S 2N1
Telephone: (450) 682-3269
Fax: (450) 682-2136
3. Bea | February 11th, 2007 at 08:05
The “crazy ( or wacky) carpet” is such a great invention. It beats the “snow-dasher”, which is a sliding tube manufactured by the same company. I bought two snow dashers this winter (2007) for my children and they ripped at the first use! I am so disappointed because of the poor quality of the product that I will write to the company to compalin.
Bea
Laval, Qc.
4. The CANADIAN DESIGN RESOU&hellip | December 28th, 2007 at 11:05
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5. Woraofferly | July 9th, 2008 at 04:49
Beautiful site!
Thank you
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7. Jean Michel Dumas | January 3rd, 2009 at 07:31
Bonjour,
comment se procurer des crazy carpet en France dans la région de Lyon ?
Merci pour votre réponse
8. tony mcdonald | August 26th, 2009 at 12:54
where can i purchase a few “crazycarpets”. It’s the end of august, fairly warm still, and i can’t seem to find any stores that have them available. Where can i purchase/aquire (4) crazycarpets at this time of the year?
9. Howard Kruse | August 26th, 2010 at 14:13
Can you tell me where I can purchase 3 Wacky Carpets?
Howard Kruse
4 Point-Cove Lane
Hardyville, Va. 23043 8/26/2010
10. Dcab | January 11th, 2011 at 09:04
They were great, but the plastic would always rip at the handles. Ensured that you had to buy a new one each year.
11. Marc-André Dubé | March 21st, 2012 at 07:50
Would like to have you make 500 + cones from a Crazy Carpet sheet sise 4″ diameterx 11″diameter x 31″ high. Cut lay flat for shipping, that the user will form by connecting three(3) notches on side. Design available on request. Other projects on the way with same base.
Thanks!
Marc-André Dubé
DMA Enterprise
Tel: 418-683-4088
Cel:418-572-4900
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