Sledding
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Classic wooden sledge, bob or luge?
There is an ideal model for every surface and all sporting types.
Classic horn sleds and Davos wooden sleds have a raised seat and parallel runners. Sport or racing sleds, on the other hand, are built more flexible. They are lower, the runners tilt towards each other and they have a fixed steering belt – ideal for faster sled runs.
In addition, there are numerous variants for the leisure sector such as plastic sleds, bob sleds and tubular tires. However, these devices are only suitable for toboggan slopes or snowtubing runs, not for natural toboggan runs.
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Where can you go sledding?
In principle, you can toboggan on all snow-covered hills or mountains. Some you can walk up on foot, others you can take the cable car up.
In many ski areas there are specially prepared toboggan runs. These are clearly marked and strictly separated from ski slopes. These toboggan runs may only be used after prior approval by the operator. Most of the ski areas also offer sledge rental, some of the runs are floodlit at night.
Sledding equipment
- warm and waterproof footwear with a good profile
- warm and waterproof clothes and gloves; you might want to take another set of clothes with you if the ascent is strenuous and you expect to sweat a lot.
- helmet; especially kids should always wear one.
- ski goggles
- headlamp for night sledding
- sun protection
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Traffic rules for sledge drivers
- Both on the ascent and the descent, keep to the right side. If you are with a group, always run and ride one after the other. This way you can avoid dangerous situations with oncoming sledgers.
- Always ride carefully and stay ready to brake - especially if you do not know the course of the track.
- Never stop in a confusing place.
- Cross icy places, slopes and roads with utmost caution.
- Memorize difficult parts of the toboggan run (e.g. sharp turns and obstacles).
- Never lie head first on your sled. Braking is hardly possible in this position.
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