The First Sled With a (Much Needed) Shock Absorber

The First Sled With a (Much Needed) Shock Absorber

When you’ve got a foot of freshly fallen snow to absorb any impact, there’s no sledding stunt that seems too dangerous. It’s only when you’re careening down a hill towards a jump that the gravity of the situation hits you, and that’s when you realize a sled with a built-in shock absorbing spring like the Yooner is a wonderful idea.

Read more…


    



This Gorgeous Carbon Fiber Sled Could Be Your Perfect Post-Frankenstorm Ride

If hurricane Sandy turns into blizzard and dumps snow everywhere, the best way to get around Northeastern hills might be this lovely Snolo carbon fiber alpine sled. It’s lightweight, it folds down for easy transport, and it looks like a Ferrari suited to six feet of snow. More »

Murphy’s Law and the Rocket Sleds That Love It [Design]

Exactly what part of “rocket sled” sounds like a good idea to you? I’ll give you a hint: none of it. Separately sure, rockets and sleds can be slightly hazardous. But slap them together and you’ve got yourself a fuel-injected suicide machine. Just look at the carnage wrought this collection assembled by our friends at Oobject. More »