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Tobogganing
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A toboggan is a simple sled used on snow, to carry one or, more usually, several people (often children) down a hill or other slope, for recreation. Designs vary from simple, traditional models to modern engineered composites. A toboggan differs from most sleds or sleighs in that it has no runners or skis on the underside. The bottom of a toboggan rides directly on the snow. The Olympic version of this sport is bobsleigh, which extends the curved front of the tobaggan to full sidewalls and includes runners. Some parks include designated tobaggon hills where ordinary sleds are not allowed and which may include tobaggan runs similar to bobsleigh courses.
The traditional toboggan is made of bound, parallel wood slats, all bent forward at the front to form a sideways 'J' shape. A thin rope is run through the top of the loop to provide steering. The frontmost rider places their feet in the loop and sits on the flat bed; any others sit behind them and grasp the waist of the person before them.
Modern recreational toboggans are typically manufactured from wood or aluminum. Larger, more rugged models are made for commercial or rescue use.
The toboggan is a traditional form of transport used by the Innu and Cree of northern Canada.
The Mountaineer [Innu] method is the only one adapted for the interior parts of the country: their sleds are made of two thin boards of birch; each about six inches broad, a quarter of an inch thick, and six feet long: these are fastened parallel to each other by slight battens, sewed on with thongs of deer-skin; and the foremost end is curved up to rise over the inequalities of the snow. Each individual who is able to walk, is furnished with one of these; but those for the children are proportionately less. On them they stow all their goods, and also their infants; which they bundle up very warm in deer-skins. The two ends of a leather thong are tied to the corners of the sled; the bight or double part of which is placed against the breast, and in that manner it is drawn along. The men go first, relieving each other in the lead by turns; the women follow next, and the children, according to their strength, bring up the rear; and, as they all walk in rackets [snowshoes], the third or fourth person finds an excellent path to walk on, let the snow be ever so light (Townsend 1911:357–358).
In Southern American English a "toboggan" can also refer to the type of hat known elsewhere as a tuque or a ski hat
Source : Wikipedia
This image was taken on a small slope in Helsinki just by the seafront.....and don't worry she finished the run in one piece!!! |
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Hi David,
Good sense of speed here. Nice light and I like red on blue background.
Kari
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Hi David,
I have a video of my grand0daughter screaming on a similar slope, "This is as fast as I can do." You've captured well the excitement and trepidation of uncontrolled speed.
Regards, Pat
Hi Mate,
Good action shot - you really got her rolling!
Very nice contrast and good exposure with all the snow around
Hey wait - I know her !!! :-D
TFS - Shir
Hi David,
Well, winter is over and you dare to come with a winter scene, how nice ;-)
Nice action shot with the lady in the toboggan.
Regards, Henk
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Hi David,
A well composed action scene with a nice spray of snow. I like the balance in the photo, with the people nicely spaced. Good shadow effects, though a little more light would have enhanced. As it is, you managed the exposure level well. I like the expression on the tobogganist's face; the thrill is apparent. A first rate note to accompany. Well done.
John
Hi David.
A very good lightness and good balanced image.
Thanks.
hello, it is so nice to see such cold photo, wow here is so warm that I would like to play on snow;) beauty point of view, great colours, nice light
well taken
rgs
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