Skiing in winter is a sport that gives a lot of positive emotions. How to ride downhill in winter with pleasure and without consequences

Are there those among you who do not like to ride downhill in the dead of winter? I think that there are very few of them, especially among those who have small children in the house. By the way, active pastime on fresh air - great way strengthen your health, increase immunity and recharge your batteries for the whole day. And for children, skiing is a useful activity, because this process develops ingenuity, fine motor skills, dexterity, self-confidence and the ability to set new tasks that need to be completed. And riding downhill improves the work of the cardiovascular system and warns against problems associated with the joints. In addition, this activity strengthens the respiratory system and increases overall muscle tone.

True, sledding and ice skating has several pitfalls that are important to remember, otherwise health problems cannot be avoided. So, before arrival it is necessary to carry out a small warm-up and warm-up. We should not forget about food. It is recommended to eat food a couple of hours before the expected arrival. It is also necessary to remember about fluid replenishment, this aspect is important for all sports. By the way, for those who want to lose weight, sledding is one of the most effective ways to eliminate body fat.

About Us. Not far from our house, more precisely for a kilometer (and you have to go through the forest), there is a tall hill. When you roll, it blows - mother do not worry! Snow gets into the mouth and nose, but this in no way affects the mood, I want to conquer the mountain again and again. How many ice cubes winter period we broke - do not count. But how much joy and happiness. You fly like a bird + adrenaline!!! Even a dreary climb uphill gives positive emotions, and a good warm-up for the legs is very important for me personally!

And a little about skates. In my youth, I was fond of skating, especially when I studied at the first institute. Not far from the hostel where I lived, there was a huge skating rink, and students were offered big discounts on skate rentals. The first time I got on skates and felt like a cow on ice, I fell all the time, and two hours later I was flying all over the stadium. I went every day - unquestioningly, often alone. Now my legs do not allow me to put on skates again, but I would do it with great pleasure. I'll try it this winter, maybe everything will work out.

Here comes the winter. The cities were covered with snow, it’s really frosty outside, I don’t want to show my nose once again ... A European, an American, an African, or anyone else would think so, but Russians are not afraid of any frost! On the contrary, I want to walk, throw snowballs, skate and sled. Good and new year holidays on the nose, it remains only to choose a place where to go with the whole honest company. Only ... but where? In summer, such a question does not even arise, in Moscow there are many amusement parks and attractions - choose any. But with the onset of cold weather, many attractions fall into "hibernation". Nevertheless, the parks are not closed, but, one might say, they are being reclassified into a real kingdom of snow and ice. Moreover, new specialized areas are also appearing where you can go skating, snow tubing, snowskate, snow scooter, snowmobiles, etc. We will not talk about skating rinks here, our special one is dedicated to this. But about the rest in order.

Snowtubing is a fascinating and unforgettable descent along the hills of small steepness. It is practiced on special inflatable attractions made of nylon fabric - cheesecakes. They have built-in handles to help you hold on, and inside there are several inflatable elements. Similar devices were used by our ancestors, only the design changed.

Which slide would be ideal? The bottom of the cheesecake is very slippery, so it can easily reach speeds of up to 90 km / h. With this in mind, such a slope is selected so that it does not exceed a steepness of 20 degrees. The vehicle is controlled only by tilting the body, so it is very difficult to control the descent process. Remember that the tube is not equipped with brakes, which means that there must be plenty of room at the end of the slide for safe braking. The skiing area itself should be well visible and not have obstacles on the track such as trees, cobblestones, sharp and protruding objects.

To create a safe and comfortable ride, the slope is usually equipped with a special tubing track. It is designed in the form of a chute with small springboards, which gives the feeling a lot of sharpness. But on the tracks for small children there should not be jumps, as this can injure the kids. Any tracks are equipped with special lifts.

You do not need any skills or training to ride the slides. But do not forget about elementary caution. Here are some tips:

Small children should ride under the supervision of their parents from small gentle snow slides and it is better to choose places that are not crowded.

Such attractions for riding are convenient because they are light in weight, but this can lead to overturning during the descent - be careful, it is advisable to wear protection (knee pads, elbow pads).

Slides- This is an inclined surface of natural or artificial origin. The sizes of mountains and slides for skiing are very diverse: from a slide on a playground 2 meters long, to mountains of relief terrain with tracks for sleds and snow scooters and ski lifts (skiers ride there). You need to choose a place for skiing from the mountain, depending on the age and degree of preparation. And the slides are ice and snow. The snow slide is softer, you can roll down it more carefully. The ice slide is fast and hard, it accelerates the skater so much that just hold on!

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What to ride from the hills? Vehicles for skiing from the mountains are very diverse. Sled(they are sleds) ice cubes all kinds of shapes and sizes, tubing, inflatable cheesecakes or bagels, snow scooters and various improvised means that can be used for skiing (for this category they use cardboard, linoleum, durable cellophane, plywood, etc.). The most desperate roll right on their feet or on the fifth point.

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And it is also very important to prepare for skiing from the mountain. Choose slides that do not slope onto the road or street where cars drive. The track you will be rolling on must not be blocked by trees, bushes, street lighting poles or fences, otherwise, if you collide with them, you can fly out of the saddle and get injured.

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Make sure your snowmobile is in good condition, manageable and comfortable, and that there are no parts sticking out of it that could catch on the road during the descent. For reference: ice rinks and tubings are the most uncontrollable means for skiing, and therefore the most traumatic.
Yes, and it’s worth dressing up in a sporty way if you decide to ride properly: shoes without heels, gloves or mittens, ski pants and a hat (it is possible that you will fly away from a snowdrift). If the slides are serious, then you can protect yourself with a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads.

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If you come to a professional slide, you should be instructed on how to use the downhill skiing facility and what kind of track awaits you before being released on the track.
In any case, you need to sit on a sled, ice or tubing like a chair, leaning back, bending your knees, and holding on to the steering wheel or handles. You should not ride lying down, especially head first or jump with a run, a bloody nose will not decorate anyone. In a state of alcoholic intoxication, it is also difficult to control the process; in this state, you should not try the case.

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A little more about the sad: typical injuries when riding downhill are bruises, including those of the head, fractures of the ankle, elbow and wrist joints. Therefore, all the same, consider everything that was said above.

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Well, now you know everything about skiing! By the way, skating became the progenitor of three Olympic sports: bobsleigh, sledding and skeleton.
So how is it with the snow in the yard? If everything is in order, get ready soon, because a fun, exciting and favorite pastime awaits you - skiing! Rosy cheeks, sparkle in the eyes and a great mood are guaranteed!

Winter is in full swing, on the street there is either a snowstorm, or ice, or a thaw, and often - the traditional urban slush. Well, at least manufacturers of children's goods, namely, children's winter transport, are doing their best to make life easier for mothers and to please children. How to choose from this variety? Let's talk about the varieties, advantages, disadvantages and nuances of children's Vehicle for winter.

Sled

Types of sleds:

depending on purpose
- classic sledges;
- sled-carriages;

depending on design
- folding (like strollers);
- whole;
- transformers (the back is removed, the handle-pusher is rearranged, etc.).

There are also "exotic" models - with a trunk (similar to the trunk of a bicycle), a sled for twins, a trough sled (more like an ice rink).

Advantages of the sled:

Sledge-trough, or sled-ice

Safety - most models of sleds are stable on their own, moreover, they are equipped with backs and sides so that the child does not fall or slip, and more modern ones are also equipped with seat belts; some models are supplemented with reflective elements for better visibility on the road;
- most models are equipped with warm covers, waterproof visors so that the child does not suffer from bad weather; additional convenience is that the covers are removable and can be washed in a washing machine;
- high load capacity (up to 50-60 kg);
- the sled can be used both for transporting a child and for skiing;
- average price - from 600 rubles (plastic, in the form of a trough), from 1500 (classic).

Sledge KHW with folding handle

Sledge Disadvantages:

Folding wooden sled Gloco Klappschlitten

Nuances:

exotic

Sports Finnish sled for children and adults

Sunmobiles

Advantages of sledmobiles (along with the advantages of classic sleds):

Flaws:

Ledyanki

Ice types:

Soft ice board

Advantages of ice cubes:

Disadvantages of ice cubes:

The simplest plastic ice cubes

Cheesecakes, tubings

Types of cheesecakes:

Two-seat tubing for downhill skiing

Advantages of cheesecakes:

Disadvantages of cheesecakes:

snow scooters

Types of snow scooters:

Advantages of snowmobiles:

Disadvantages of snowmobiles:

The nuances of snowmobiles:

Manufacturers of children's goods have come up with a new way to conquer slides and snowy slopes - this is still unusual, but quite logical: a scooter with short skid skis instead of wheels.

Advantages of snow scooters:

Disadvantages of snow scooters:

Nuances of snow scooters:

Snowmobiles

Cardboard, a piece of plywood, linoleum, or even, if you're lucky, an old car tire. A few years ago, in order to enjoy spending time on a hill, it was necessary to apply a lot of imagination and resourcefulness - in literally words. What you find — on that and ride. Now stores offer a dozen different "gadgets". Just choose.

Sled

In any children's store you will find a million varieties of sledges: wooden, plastic, metal, with and without a back, and even a sled-carriage for kids. Prices, respectively, also vary greatly - from 500 to 5000 rubles.

When choosing a sled, keep in mind that wooden and aluminum sleds, although light, but not very strong, quickly break and bend. Plastic ones are more expensive, but they are more reliable.

Ledyanka

The most primitive rolling device, an alternative to a piece of linoleum from Soviet childhood. However, parents like their low price (from 100 rubles), and children like ease of use: no need to pull heavy sleds uphill. I drove down the hill, grabbed an almost weightless ice cube in my hand, ran upstairs - and you can roll again. There is only one problem - while you are driving, you must try not to beat yourself off both soft and hard.

"Plate"

Upgrading ice, but with its drawbacks. It seems that the design protects better from impacts and unsuccessful landings. And the price is not too high - from 300 rubles. However, the “plate” must be able to control, otherwise it instantly turns 180 degrees, and the child rushes backwards from the mountain, without seeing, of course, the road. Where he crashes - into a soft dad or a hard tree - depends on his personal luck and the quickness of the parent.

"Bean"

The next step in the evolution of icicles. This plastic trough with primitive brakes and a strap in front is easier to control than a “plate”, and it develops much more speed. Sometimes it is equipped with a steering wheel, which, however, does not affect anything except the price - from 1500 to 3000 rubles. As on an ice track, when meeting with springboards, everything fights off, but it’s not scary to fall, not like from a snow scooter.

"Vatrushka" / "Tube"

The favorite slides of last year and this year are not losing ground. Inside the cheesecake there is a chamber inflated with air, on top it is covered with a cover made of some kind of polymer, akin to the very piece of linoleum on which we rode as children. Thanks to this, the “cheesecake” develops a breakneck speed and is absolutely safe, landing after an unexpected meeting with a springboard will be painless. When choosing a cheesecake, pay attention to its carrying capacity, suddenly dad also wants to remember his youth and show how to ride downhill. How more load capacity, the more expensive the cheesecake - from 1000 to 3000 rubles, but it is entertainment for the whole family.

Snow scooter

A real steering wheel, which means simplicity and ease of use, distinguishes a snow scooter from all other types of sleds. The price, respectively, is quite high: from 3000 to 8000 rubles. The more expensive the model, the more all sorts of bells and whistles: from an automatically retracting towing cable to a vibration damper that reduces vibration (such things are in cars, drilling rigs and other complex mechanisms).