Coaster Sled Rides Like Bike (Apr, 1932)
Coaster Sled Rides Like Bike
WHAT amounts to a cross between a bicycle and a coaster sled was recently introduced for the delectation of winter sports enthusiasts. Designed for rapid travel down an incline or on either ice or snow, the device has a single runner with handle bars and foot-brake, as shown in the photo at right. The sturdy frame will easily support a 200-lb. man.
It looks like the foot brake is a foot. I believe this invention will achieve “rapid travel” down an incline of ice, but an option for steering might be nice.
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Comment by Charlie — April 29, 2008 @ 7:11 pm
I’d like to see her race against the guy with the 1922 version.
Comment by nlpnt — April 30, 2008 @ 5:50 am
Wouldn’t her dress be up around her waist after the first 10 feet?
Comment by StanFlouride — April 30, 2008 @ 10:16 am
Stan: One can hope…
Comment by Charlie — April 30, 2008 @ 10:19 am
Why is she wearing a dress in the first place? Seems like a short dress and heels aren’t the best snow apparel.
Comment by Eamon — April 30, 2008 @ 6:10 pm
How would one stay balanced? This looks like sitting on a big ice-skate.
Comment by Rick Auricchio — April 30, 2008 @ 7:53 pm
High heels and a skirt, just what every woman wears for winter sports!
I love how Modern Mechanix never decided to say, “You know, this would probably kill you if you actually tried to use it…” This calls out for a comment like that as few of their articles do.
Comment by Cleanser — May 7, 2008 @ 11:03 am