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Portable Summer Sleds

The Xraycer Sled Can Be Enjoyed On a Variety of Surfaces

— October 21, 2015 — Lifestyle
The Xraycer sled is an innovative contraption, designed by German designer and adventure sport enthusiast Maximilan Kolb, that is designed for use in the summer. While it's all well and good riding sleds in the winter, there's a different kind of enjoyment to be had going sledding in the warm weather. This is where the Xraycer comes in.

This sled is described by Kolb as being the "ultimate mountain wheeler". Indeed with its unique blend of elements of winter sleds and mountain board components, this sled can be used on a variety of surfaces.

The Xraycer can be used by riders weighing up to 100 kg. It is probably best suited towards use on wide trails and dirt roads, but can also be used on pavement and a variety of other surfaces.

Trend Themes
1. Portable Summer Sleds - The Xraycer sled offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the summer sports industry.
2. Multi-surface Adventure Sports - The Xraycer sled showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in creating adventure sports products that can be enjoyed on various surfaces.
3. Winter-summer Crossover Gear - The Xraycer sled demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in developing gear that can be used in both winter and summer sports.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment - The sports equipment industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of developing portable summer sleds like the Xraycer.
2. Outdoor Adventure - The outdoor adventure industry can leverage the Xraycer sled as a disruptive innovation opportunity to create multi-surface adventure experiences.
3. Extreme Sports - The extreme sports industry can capitalize on the Xraycer sled as a disruptive innovation for winter-summer crossover gear, opening up new possibilities for thrill-seekers.
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