How do you sled correctly? That's what the expert says

Martin Psenner competed in 78 natural track luge World Cup races, was on the podium 31 times and celebrated 7 World Cup victories in his career. In 1996 he won bronze in doubles with Arthur Künig at the World Championships in Oberperfuss, in 1995 and 1997 he won European Championship silver in doubles, and in 2005 and 2007 he took second place in the overall single-seater World Cup. He ended his career in 2. For around 2009 years, Psenner has been giving tips and tricks in various ski and tobogganing areas and showing school classes and tourists how tobogganing works. He also takes part in the STOL and SportNews family tobogganing day. We spoke to the toboggan expert. Mr. Psenner, accidents happen again and again. Do many people overestimate themselves when it comes to tobogganing? Martin Psenner: “Many people think you can just sit on it and drive away. The toboggan can often reach high speeds. Many people don't know how to brake properly. This is how accidents happen. It is also common that many do not have the appropriate equipment.” What equipment is needed? “A helmet is mandatory for minors and recommended for adults. You also need good gloves because you should also steer with your hands. But the most important thing is good shoes with good tread, not sneakers. Last but not least, a high-quality steerable toboggan makes sense.” “It is important to always brake with the flat sole, not with the heel.” Toboggan expert Martin Psenner You mentioned braking. How do you brake correctly? “It is important to always brake with the flat sole, not with the heel. The entire shoe profile has to be on the snow.” What braking systems are there? “There are different systems. The toboggan manufacturer Bachmann has developed an innovative steering and braking system for recreational tobogganers. How the brake assistance system works is simple. The control cable is connected to the brake claws mounted on runners via a wire cable. When you pull on the rope, the brake claws dig into the snow. Both claws can be operated independently of each other, which means that you can steer by pulling at just one point on the rope. Another system is the 'Bremslisl'. This is a kind of handbrake. This toboggan brake can be attached to any toboggan in just a few simple steps. But these are always just braking aids; you have to use them correctly yourself.” STOL and SportNews are organizing a free tobogganing day on March 4th. What can participants expect? “Participants can get tips and tricks from me in the toboggan park at the middle station on Rittner Horn. Here you can also complete a parkour and then toboggan down the winding 2,5 km long toboggan run with the right steering technique into the valley. The tobogganers also have the opportunity to test the Bachmann braking system.” The STOL and SportNews Family tobogganing day takes place on March 4th at the Rittner Horn. Martin Psenner is on site as an expert. Parking, ski lifts and toboggan rentals are free for subscribers on the day. Further information and the registration form Is there ... here.

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How do you sled correctly? That's what the expert says

He knows how to toboggan properly and safely. Former World Cup athlete Martin Psenner today gives tips and tricks for recreational tobogganers. SportNews spoke to the Völser.

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