The two-side pushmen and one brakeman provide explosive push starts and then sit in the sled in a tucked position, so the drive can drive the sled in a straight line as possible. Luge The luge is a small sled used for one and two-man competitions. Lugeing is a type of tobogganing. The luge's shell is made of fiberglass and two runners. The runners, have attached steel blades touching the ice.
Riders lie on their backs, feet first, and steer using subtle movements of the body and feet.
A luge track is covered with ice averaging about 3.8 cm in thickness. The luge probably was developed in the Alpine regions of Europe and was popularized by tourists in the late 1800s. The first European lugeing championship was held in 1914. The Luge has been a Winter Olympic since 1964. If you want to see my church's Christmas Play, click picture.