A toboggan is a simple sled used on snow, to carry one or, more usually, several people (often children) down a hill or other slope, for recreation. Designs vary from simple, traditional models to modern engineered composites. A toboggan differs from most sleds or sleighs in that it has no runners or skis on the underside. The bottom of a toboggan rides directly on the snow. The Olympic version of this sport is bobsleigh, which extends the curved front of the tobaggan to full sidewalls and includes runners. Some parks include designated tobaggon hills where ordinary sleds are not allowed and which may include tobaggan runs similar to bobsleigh courses.

The traditional toboggan is made of bound, parallel wood slats, all bent forward at the front to form a sideways 'J' shape. A thin rope is run through the top of the loop to provide rudimentary steering. The frontmost rider places their feet in the loop and sits on the flat bed; any others sit behind them and grasp the waist of the person before them.

Modern recreational toboggans are typically manufactured from wood or aluminum. Larger, more rugged models are made for commercial or rescue use.

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... do I wait until it snows, get to the toboggan shop too late and spend all weekend sitting on a plastic bag with grumpy offspring?
MattRudd (Matt Rudd) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:51:23 -0000
... do I wait until it snows, get to the toboggan shop too late and spend all weekend sitting on a plastic bag with grumpy offspring?
Snow Friday. Do I buy a toboggan now before they sell out and stand in the park all weekend wondering why the weatherman was wrong or...
MattRudd (Matt Rudd) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:50:34 -0000
Snow Friday. Do I buy a toboggan now before they sell out and stand in the park all weekend wondering why the weatherman was wrong or...
took the kids to school in the toboggan this morning, eh?
ccooper (Chris Cooper) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:49:45 -0000
took the kids to school in the toboggan this morning, eh?
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torchyboy (torchy!) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:50:13 -0000
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