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  • Question
    What do I call riding a sled on my belly?
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    I always called that 'penguin sliding' due to how you look like a large penguin sliding down a hill.
  • Question
    What do I do if I'm about to run into something?
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    You would either get off or turn your sled a different direction as in the example above.
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    Why is sledding fun? Why do people like it?
    Community Answer
    The speed and relatively low risk of danger give people an adrenaline rush, similar to riding a roller coaster.
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    How do I use the steering cord?
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    Steering cords are only really good for holding on. You can try pulling the cord to the left to turn the sled left (and vice versa), but it may not work well.
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    How do I stop the sled?
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    Use both of your hands or (preferably) both of your feet. Place them down on the snow at the same time while applying gradual pressure.
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    How can I stop snow from getting into my clothes?
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    Wear long sleeves, tuck your shirt in, then tuck your socks into your pants, and if you're planning on wearing a snowsuit, put your boots on and tuck them into your snowsuit. Wear gloves or mittens (mittens keep you warmer) and tuck them into your jacket, but not your shirt.
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    if I launch into the air how could I keep myself on the sled?
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    Hold onto the steering strings or the sides of the sled. Try to balance your body so that it doesn't bail over the side of the sled.
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    How do you go fast while sledding?
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    It's all about the take-off. The faster that you launch yourself down the hill, the higher your starting velocity will be. The type of sled will also affect how fast you go.
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    What is the right amount of snow for sledding?
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    Generally, 2 to 4 inches is good enough to go sledding. There are, however, many factors such as snow consistency, type of terrain, steepness of the sledding hill, and style of the sled, that come into play as well.
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