Earlier this week we noted that there was the new Bean Bag Sled, which made for more comfortable runs down the hill. On the exact opposite end of the spectrum there is the Slegoon, which won first prize in the UK IOM3 Design Innovation in Plastics competition back in 2003. Now the new heavy duty sleds, which sort of evoke Mad Max on snow, have evolved into serious competition where full contact between the vehicles during a downhill run is not only part of the race but strongly encouraged. We wouldn’t be to be on a bean bag when these things come at us! Continue reading Taking Sledding to the Next Level
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Dashing Through the Woods on a Bean Bag Sled
Sometimes the simple things are what make the holidays so special. And while there have been plenty in the way of innovative with carbon fiber sleds, and high tech options for snowboarding, how about going low tech this year.
This week Hammacher Schlemmer is rolling out a sled that is anything but high tech, yet looks like loads of fun. Introducing the Bean Bag Sled, which features an inflatable air bladder that is surrounded by the 2mm polystyrene spheres found in bean bags. Designed in Italy, the Bean Bag Sled is made from double-stitched PVC coated 100 percent polyester to ensure endless runs on the slopes! At $299.95 it is a lot more than a food tray but likely a lot more comfortable!