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Finally, a Sled That Attaches to Your Bum

Snow Shorts solve age-old dilemma of how to get your sled uphill

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(Newser) – Good news for winter wonderland lovers who think it's such a drag to have to haul one's sled back up the hill after every run: Show Shorts cater to the (relatively) lazy man by offering a sled that attaches directly to your butt via a pair of shorts that fit over your snowsuit, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer. And don’t worry, grown-ups—adult sizes are sold, too.

Snow Shorts solve age-old dilemma of how to get your sled uphill.
Snow Shorts solve age-old dilemma of how to get your sled uphill.   (Orvis.com)
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Wonka
Nov 3, 09 11:52 AM CST
Finally!!! Now if we could only tackle this global climate change thing we'll be set!!! Reply
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DJM420
Nov 3, 09 12:59 PM CST
yeah, i wonder how many of these sleds will be floating in the pacific this time next year
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davjc09
Nov 3, 09 12:02 PM CST
Greatest. Invention. EVER. Reply
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shopgirl1623
Nov 3, 09 12:08 PM CST
too cool !!! I hope it's padded so your butt doesn't freeze. Will there be a stock pile of trash can lids now? Reply
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pascoagian
Nov 3, 09 12:12 PM CST
thank god,all we need now is goverment sponsered research into its effectiveness. Reply
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