been caught sleeping

I've been tired lately. Nothing to get me tired about but I just am. I think it has to do with the fact that it's still snowing outside. Not heavy, that'd be too easy but teasing, fluffy and cold. Crap weather.

About 9 years ago, my friend Bill and I had a crazy idea. Sledding behind a truck. Dangerous? Yes! Crazy? Yes! Fun? HELL YEAH! Since college we've done this on numerous occasions, usually on the first big snowfall. Sort of like a tradition. It's been fun, but as safe as we can make it. A few people, low-to-no-traffic areas, easily accessible, and communications. Since that first idea there have been a few crazier thoughts, usually brought about by alcohol, but this past week, one of those crazy theories now has form.

My roommate and I went around to drive through the snow and test out his new tires. Nothing harsh, but we ended up near one of our favorite junkyards. We decided to build a special chair. To go with our tow skiing adventures, we constructed a chair on skis giving us the capability of towing it behind a truck. Call this a guide to stupidity.

Step One: Purchase Chair


Step Two: Adapt Chair For Skis


Step Three: Adapt Skis For Chair


Step Four: Design Mounts For Both Skis & Chair


Step Five: Mount Chair & Skis, Making it a Ski Chair


Step Six: Document Procedure



I want to assure you that we did extensive planning for this. Mostly in thought, but there were a few notes, and even a non-scale prototype. OK, a jotted down dimensions and made a Lego construction but it's the same thing right?
We also re-finished the cupholders (yes, we plan on using them) and the wood mounts. We put thought into this. The skis and the chair can be separated as they are joined by 4 2.5in long, 14mm bolts. Why? Because the chair is still a chair and can be used in the house. Granted it's a redneck's house, but it is not just seasonal!
Look for future updates in crazy adventures. I'll be taking pictures and possibly video. Or, worse case scenario, the police blotter.