Patent ID: 7503568
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
1. A sled comprising: (a) an elongate member having a self-supporting, soft foam core, said elongate member comprising an upwardly-curved leading end portion having a leading edge, and a body portion having a trailing edge, a substantially planar upper surface, a rider support region, a substantially planar under surface; (b) at least one longitudinal rail integrally attached to said under surface and positioned below the rider support region of the body portion, wherein the at least one longitudinal rail includes an elongate, substantially planar surface and a leading end portion having an inclined surface, wherein the elongate, substantially planar surface extends along a substantial portion of the at least one longitudinal rail and is at least substantially parallel to the under surface; (c) wherein said body portion further comprises one or more handles adjacent said rider support region and attached to the upper surface of the elongate member by straps, wherein the handles are substantially parallel to the upper surface; and (d) wherein said elongate member has a bottom skin covering at least a portion of said under surface and at least a portion of said longitudinal rail, said bottom skin comprising a slick skin layer and a foam layer.