There's a little buzz about the Basin over a new sled. Buzz about a new sled design. Buzz about a sled revolution. Of course we've heard this before-SEGUE! Now sledding is popular, wherever one finds ice and snow. The thrill of a fast ride with the rider in close contact with the ground, or proximity to the ground(zip lines) is almost universal.
A review by respected columnist Dan O'Neil of a SNOLO made for interesting copy. Complete with photos of his adventure, he put the SNOLO to the test.
Results: not so good. Seems to be some issues, such as control. Maybe this is the issue: lack of control. Made of light weight metals and laminated carbon fiber overlaid with epoxy, the sled appears as a potential "good ride". Alas, not according to our daring reviewer. And then, there's the price.
Dan mentions the price: $3000. Then emphasizes the price:$3000. And again. No doubt making a strong point that the sled was poorly designed and outrageously over priced.
Don't look for a SNOLO on any nearby resort slopes. The issue of stopping in a timely manner was also mentioned. Skiers and sleds have never really mixed satisfactorily anywhere. And not here either. Check it out in the Wall St. Journal.
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