How to Ice Luge
Ice luge is a fast paced and fun sport, but also a dangerous one. Finding a good beginners track is essential to learning to luge. It is extremely important that you use proper technique to get out of the gate, down the slope and stopped safely.
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Instructions
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Put your feet onto the ice luge runners at an equal height.
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Grab the starting handles with your thumb on the outside of the handle and the palm of your hand facing down but elevated above the handle.
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Pull forward until your hips reach the handles then push back again a maximum of three times, extending as far back as possible in your last push back.
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Pull yourself forward and past the handles, leaning forward slightly as you do so, to propel yourself down the slope.
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Lie back flat with your arms straight at your side.
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Remove your legs from the runners and extend them straight with your toes pointed down the track.
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Stop by placing both feet on the ground, and pulling up on the front runners.
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