Pierre Naveau

Winter sledding is one of the most popular mountain activities, appealing to a broad audience. Why should it only happen in winter? Regardless of the season, mountains offer an unfuelled impulse down the hills. Real opportunities exist for “ski-resorts” looking beyond filling the summer hole until winter comes again. Sledding is fun and accessible, but what is its “DNA” more specifically made of? Which adaptations could outfit a sled for the summer? Holding on to the essence of winter sledding was the challenge. Rapid prototyping helped iterate faster, test, deepen understanding, test again and improve.

The result is a 3-wheeled recreational sled steered by the rider’s body movements. U-Sled can easily be pulled uphill, allowing independent and interactive leisure experiences.