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Sledding is a common activity in wintry areas. The term refers to traveling down any sort of decline, typically in cold weather, on a surface such as snow. Flat, plastic discs can be used, or wooden flats with metal runners. Similar to sliding, but requiring a "sled".
Sledding Techniques
The first ride down a hill on a sled is the most important, but most difficult, as it determines the path of the sled for further runs down the hill. It is essential to steer the sled along the most exciting course, perhaps adding twists and turns to make the run down the hill more exciting, or faster. Other techniques to improve the ride include turning around, lying on the stomach, or closing both eyes. Running up to a sled and jumping onto it can create additional momentum and improve ride speed. This technique can be referred to as "Flopping."
There are 4 types of sleds commonly used today: disks, toboggans, tubes, and runner sleds. Each type has advantages and disadvantages if one is trying to get the most out of a given slope.
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HeavyMetalFilm (Kimmo Kuusniemi) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:59:51 -0000
Finnish Travel News: Dog-sledding: It's fun going to the dogs: http://tinyurl.com/ydbmsat
I am excited. Just booked a 1/2 day of dog sledding. Found a place that allows 6 year old twins to ride in the sleds up in Haliburton
BeckyYuan (Becky Yuan) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:28:15 -0000
I am excited. Just booked a 1/2 day of dog sledding. Found a place that allows 6 year old twins to ride in the sleds up in Haliburton
On my way to CO with @kellyneedham for a 5 day retreat. Sledding and reading and watching our dog Bailey freak out at snow. Thanks Lord.
JimmyNeedham (Jimmy Needham) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:13:14 -0000
On my way to CO with @kellyneedham for a 5 day retreat. Sledding and reading and watching our dog Bailey freak out at snow. Thanks Lord.
New Story: Dog-sledding: It's fun going to the dogs http://littleinside.com/uncategorized/dog-sledding-its-fun-going-to-the-dogs
lilinside (Little Inside) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:44:40 -0000
New Story: Dog-sledding: It's fun going to the dogs http://littleinside.com/uncategorized/dog-sledding-its-fun-going-to-the-dogs
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fedorkyprin (Fedor Kyprin) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:36:09 -0000
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RT @executiveoasis: business exercises & dog sledding http://bit.ly/winterincentives > that's my dream event to attend
igriff (Clive Griffiths) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:36:03 -0000
RT @executiveoasis: business exercises & dog sledding http://bit.ly/winterincentives > that's my dream event to attend
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