Safe tobogganing

On the toboggan runs on the mountain in the ski area

Already discovered? In the Brandnertal there are new equipment for small and big snow bunnies. The classic toboggan is on the Eggen natural toboggan run no longer alone.

"What's that on your toboggan? That's handy." You hear that quite often in Brandnertal now. Next to theSnoocsthe toboggan with a brake has been introduced. That's right, with a brake. We'll now tell you what it is, how it works and what you need to know about it.

The most important gright up front: If you have brains, you protect them - every child knows that every child knows, so please the helmet when tobogganing. Whether with brake or without. Zback toto the toboggan with brake: This offers you in the middle of the sled a handbrake, which reduces the braking distance by more than half. shortened - dthat has atest series on the braking effect of the Board of Trusteess for Road Safety results.

Why a toboggan with brakes makes a lot of sense

A winter without tobogganing isn't a real winter, is it? Tobogganing has been one of the most popular winter sports activities among Austrians:inside. But where there is planing, there chips fall and where there is sledging, there roll tears... at least now and then, becausebecauseit comes unfortunately often accidents. According to studies the average speed 30 km/h, the top speed even at 60 km/h. No matter how fast your reflexes are and how good yourn footwear is - Braking becomes a Herculean task.

Gogether with the Board of Trustees for Road Safety we would like to counteract counteract this and invite you invite you to one of the new toboggans with brake to try out. The operation is simple and intuitive: You pull the brake leverwhich the brake claws are pressed into the snow and the speed is reduced. To reduce the braking distance further shorten the braking distance, you brake additionally with your feet.

Safety tips for tobogganing with brakes:

Simple operation: pull the brake lever and at the same time brake with your feet.
Shorter braking distances: More control and fast braking.restopping help to avoid accidents. avoid.

Suitable protective equipment:

Basic equipment: winter clothing, high boots with a good profile, helmet, ski goggles, gloves
In darknessheadlamp and reflectors for better visibility.

Other important information:

Lenkable toboggans are easy to steer even on hard snow.
Tobogganing courses pay off: GGood riding and braking techniques guarantee more fun and safety.
Adapt speed to ability and snow conditions.

Important when tobogganing with children:

Do not leave small children (under 8 years old) tobogganing unsupervised
The safest position when tobogganing is behind the adult.