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Sledging on the slopes
Author:Nigel watson
posts : 60 (Intermediate)Date : 01-03-10 16:34Sledging on the slopes
Hi all,2 years ago i bought a inflatable sledge ,shaped like a boogie surf board about 12" thick for £80.It has hard plastic runners on the bottom ,some at the side of the bottom at a 45 degree angle to give you steerage .It also has 4 handle grips ontop for maximum control.
I took it down the slopes at Pamps and was able to go as fast as many skiers and also weave in and out of any obstuctions due to the runners underneath giving me "ski like control".It was really enjoyable and far more ...
I took it down the slopes at Pamps and was able to go as fast as many skiers and also weave in and out of any obstuctions due to the runners underneath giving me "ski like control".It was really enjoyable and far more ...
Hi all,2 years ago i bought a inflatable sledge ,shaped like a boogie surf board about 12" thick for £80.It has hard plastic runners on the bottom ,some at the side of the bottom at a 45 degree angle to give you steerage .It also has 4 handle grips ontop for maximum control.
I took it down the slopes at Pamps and was able to go as fast as many skiers and also weave in and out of any obstuctions due to the runners underneath giving me "ski like control".It was really enjoyable and far more exciting than skiing although i combined it with skiing.
My question is what are your professional skiers opinion on this ? I know to have a lot of sledges on the slopes would be utter chaos but controlable ones like mine ?
I took it down the slopes at Pamps and was able to go as fast as many skiers and also weave in and out of any obstuctions due to the runners underneath giving me "ski like control".It was really enjoyable and far more exciting than skiing although i combined it with skiing.
My question is what are your professional skiers opinion on this ? I know to have a lot of sledges on the slopes would be utter chaos but controlable ones like mine ?
re: Sledging on the slopes
From past experience only and I'm not a professional - anyone on a sledge has been asked to vacate the slope - controlled or otherwise. I think novice skiers have enough trouble looking out for other skiers and snowboarders let alone sleds! That said it sounds like great fun - we used to go sledding around 5ish when the slopes were quieter. EnjoyCaz
