The NEW Peter Lynn KiteSled (Released August 4, 2005)

Back in November of 2004, Peter wrote about the desire for a buggy that works well on snow. He talked about it being able to take a flier plus 100 kgms of food and equipment - enough to be self sufficient for about 10 weeks or so. Expeditions in the Artic, Antarctic, Canada, Alaska or Greenland would be possible when the wind is favorable. The KiteSled can also be human-towed when there is no wind. The Peter Lynn KiteSled Patent was completed August 4, 2005 and should be available in the winter 2005/2006. 

To date, expeditions have been attempted using kites with skis towing sleds, but this is only about half as fast, much more physically demanding, more dangerous and nowhere near the potential range. Expeditions that trace former historical passages that took place in the northeast and northwest around the 18th century could be more easily replicated. Stringing more than one sled together could also be possible to allow one rider to sleep while traveling across the midnight sun.

In a test of 27-35 knot winds and hard ice, it went 80km/hour up wind with a G1-10, and they didn't dare power it up downwind - surely a potential top speed near 150km/hr. Nothing short of terrifying. The steering system is revealing all sorts of interesting qualities. It presents the same stability at all speeds, on all surfaces. Having each ski pinned at four places means it has absolutely no reactive habits. No wobbles at speed. Nor is it deflected by rough surfaces. It just snakes over the top of them as long as the wavelength is shorter than the ski. Icy snow, especially when rough is the hardest and most dangerous to ski, but seems to make little difference on the sled. They see a superior technology for lakes with mixed snow/ice.

They say the handling gets better and better the faster you go - like being on rails.

Characteristics to follow:

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