It originated on the Kissing Bridge chair lift when Kyle spotted a downhill “shortie'' in motion, which sparked some serious discussion at Buffalo, N.Y. in the winter of 1999. The project gained momentum following Todd's coincidental acquiring for a school course, of a 20 inch stainless steel ''Laser Blade'' from an internet site in Michigan a month or so later. Occurring in three developmental stages, the Skishorties finale is now available to provide an ALL STEEL ''WHIRLWIND'' RIDE FOR ALL AGES - FROM STARTUP SKIING TO EXPERT, WITH A GUARANTEE TO HELP KEEP YOU ON THE SLOPES!...UNTIL AGE 101!