Ain't no mountain high enough.

• Position: What's New? - Sleds from Wham-O Inc.

Having redefined winter excitement with its radical and innovative SnowBoogie and sled designs the last couple of years, Wham-O, Inc., Emeryville, Calif., has taken the "downhill" industry a step further with its "Human Factors" methodology--combining performance, ergonomics, and rider skill level to create a new line of sleds that are especially tailored to accommodate riders of all sizes and abilities. Each of three levels is determined by measuring a combination of the rider's human factors (skill level as it relates to speed, maneuverability, distance, and ease of use), coupled with the most common rider dimensions.

For advanced riders, it's about getting airborne. The SnowBoogie line makes that possible with the Super G, Air Luge, and Air Thunder models. The Super G ($29.99) scoffs at gravity as it takes riders on a journey of epic speeds thanks to its parabolic bottom rails and unique twin-tip. The Air Luge ($39.99) is a durable and sleek two-person sled that moves at high speeds but affords stability and control. Finally, advanced riders quickly will learn that thunder and lightening go hand in hand as they "bolt" down the slopes at electrifying speeds aboard Air Thunder, causing a...