Patent ID: 7438298

Claim:
A steerable snow sled comprising: a forward section including a first platform having a top surface and a bottom surface; a rear section pivotably attached to said forward section, said rear section including a second platform having a top surface and a bottom surface; a pivotable fastening means connecting said forward section and said rear section; a steering arm attached to said top surface of the first platform; a pair of runners disposed generally parallel with respect to each other attached to the bottom surface of the first platform and the bottom surface of the second platform; and a pivoting assembly mounted to the bottom surface of said first platform connecting said first platform to said runners, wherein said pivoting assembly comprises: a pair of connecting bars, each connecting bar having a first end and a second end, said bars connected to the first platform at their respective first ends forming a pivotable joint, with their respective second ends extending away from said joint, each of said second ends connected to one of the runners; and a sliding pad disposed along each of said connecting bars, whereby, a person lying or sitting on the sled may cause the sled to turn by applying turning pressure to the steering arm, causing the forward section to pivot with respect to the rear section.