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J <br /> Check out The Hilll -Sled Safe <br /> "i <br /> i <br /> ' f <br /> Riding Position: Sit Down or Kneel <br /> Sit down on the equipment <br /> with feet facing forward or kneel, <br /> moping your knees far apart and <br /> buttocks down as low as possible. Ips <br /> The way a person sits or lies on , <br /> a piece of equipment can contribute <br /> to injuries. Individuals who slide ' <br /> w <br /> i.e. head first,on their stom- R <br /> prone, _•- <br /> achs,head first,are at greater risk of <br /> serious head injury in the event of a "" h <br /> collision. In addition,the bouncing '+ t <br /> as one goes down the hill,and the • <br /> landing jolt after being airborne <br /> over bumps,can create significant <br /> damage to internal organs <br /> (I.Andsman,1987). <br /> i <br /> I <br /> Pick Safe Sliding Hills <br /> I <br /> A hills height,slope and run-out area are the three factors controlling speed <br /> and,therefore,safety. <br /> A Sliding Bill: <br /> • Must be of sufficient height and slope to provide a challenge to the sled- <br /> ders,but must also have a safe run-out area. <br /> • Must be smooth-i.e.,no lumps,jumps,walls,or any hazards or changes <br /> in grade that might cause a sled to become airborne or go out of control. <br /> • Must have smooth transition slopes at the top and especially at the bottom <br /> of the hill,so that there are no imperfections to cause a moving sled to go <br /> out of control at the point that it reaches its maximum speed. <br /> • Must not have any fixed collidable hazards-trees,racks,walls,sign Posts, <br /> picnic tables,garbage containers,etc. <br /> . <br /> ^---N NMI*%#CA&MMIrem Guide Page 8 <br />