# Simple Strappy Sleds The Steil Sledgen Offers Easy and Convenient Portability By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steil-sledge References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/08/12/the-ultimate-sled/) It might be a little too soon to be thinking about [winter sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-grenoble-xx-whitespace) (or perhaps not, if you need some [snow-filled thoughts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-storage) to cool you down during this scorching hot summer), but I just had to bring the Steil Sledge to your attention. Although at first glance this sled might seem rather simple and even typical, it boasts some helpful features that will make your snowy adventures that much more enjoyable. Designed by Benedikt Löwenstein Fernando Cruz Crespo, the Steil Sledge has a sleek and comfortable design that will have you [speeding down slopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-helmet) in style. It also sports two convenient straps that make carrying the Steil Sledge to and from the hill easier. **Implications** - Consumers' preference toward minimalist design has expanded into sports equipment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Design:** The trend of minimalist design in sports equipment creates opportunities to develop sleek and functional winter sports gear. - **Convenient Portability:** The demand for sports equipment with easy-to-carry features opens up innovation possibilities for designing lightweight and portable winter sports gear. - **Enhanced User Experience:** The focus on improving user experience in winter sports equipment drives innovation in creating comfortable and enjoyable sledging experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Winter Sports Equipment:** The winter sports equipment industry can leverage the trend of minimalist design to offer stylish and functional sledging equipment. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can explore the demand for convenient and portable sports gear to develop innovative snow sports equipment. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can tap into the market for enhanced user experience by developing comfortable and user-friendly winter sports equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Old-Fashioned Americana Snow Sleds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-toboggan.md) - [Folding Travel-Friendly Winter Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-skis.md) - [Snow Scooter Conversion Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-scooter-conversion.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [Portable Skiing Rope Tows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-tow.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Customizable Winter Sport Poles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-way-customizable-ski-poles.md) - [Modernist Ski-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-chair.md) - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md)