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Fun tobogganing is esentialy the same as sledging, the difference being in the construction of the toboggan from that of a sledge, (a toboggan does not rely on runners to slide on the snow).

Popularity
It is always remarkable how many people at the first arrival of snow, rush to the nearest hillside. To go tobogganing and inevitably "snowballing".

Location
In great Britain, on seasonally snow covered banks and hillsides.

On all weather ski slopes, (only some of which allow tobogganing).

A foreign winter holiday destination, where snow covered slopes can be assured.

Age
Tobogganing is an activity that is well suited to the whole family as a fun recreational activity, in which they can all partake.

Ability
It must always be remembered by riders and spectators alike that sledging is a potentially dangerous pastime. Due to the limited control of direction over sliding sledges, and the inexperience of the riders.
ALWAYS THINK OF OTHERS WHEN TOBOGGANING.

Description
The enjoyment of casual tobogganing, can largely be split into three sections; Firstly the anticipation as to whether there will be suitable conditions. Secondly the building of your toboggan, in anticipation of snowy conditions. And thirdly the tobogganing; One, or two pepole sit or lay on the toboggan and Career down the snow covered slope, speed and direction largely being determined by the contours of the slope. Remembering what slides down, must be pulled back up.

Dedication
As tobogganing is solely dependent on the limited periods of snowy weather, opportunists use a wide range of apparatus to slide down the slopes, under the name of tobogganing. These can range from tea trays to plastic bags, even sheets of corrugated plastic, the front being lifted by a piece of rope pulled up by the rider.
Dedicated and forward planing riders leave their toboggans out in the snow to freeze in an attempt to go faster. Tobogganing is an activity of the opportunist and ingenuity.

Potential
For those who catch the tobogganing bug and want to pursue it as a competitive sport, Must unfortunately travel to countries where there is naturally and consistent snow. Tobogganing as a competitive sport uses purposly constructed course's.

Closely Related Activities
Skeleton 548, Sledging 833, Luge 834, BobSleigh 76, Ski Bob 550,

Cost
Mass produced plastic toboggans, can be purchased from around £10.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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