The Classic Davos Sled

Name: The Classic Davos Sled
Brand: AuctionNinja
SKU: 1737739
Price: 11.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Item #1737739

AUCTION MANAGER: Ken & Randi Hutton 203-451-3455 TEXT ONLY

Redding, CT 06896

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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Sunday, 2/18
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Item Description

The history of the world renowned Davos sledge started in the 19th century. Carpenters from Davos worked on further developing the Norwegian sledge. The sledge was given its name at the first, historic toboggan race in 1883 in Davos. At that time, daredevil sledge pilots hurtled on Davos sledges down the snow-covered streets from Davos-Wolfgang into Klosters. The same year, the English poet and literature critic John Addington Symonds founded and presided over the Davos International Toboggan Club. At that time the club was still known as the "Davos Toboggan Club". One of the co-founders of the club was also the first winter spa guest of Davos: Hugo Richter.

The Davos sledge is traditionally fashioned from ash wood and is 80 to 130 cm long. The position adopted on a Davos sledge is more upright than on a toboggan. In contrast to a toboggan, the Davos sledge is controlled with the feet - by positioning the foot adjacent to the inside edge in the snow. The sledge is also braked using the feet. Davos sledges are slower than toboggans and are therefore popular amongst less hurried riders.

Condition

Good

Categories

Exercise & Sporting Equipment, Sports Gear

Buyer's Premium

18%

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Clearing House Estate Sales

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WHERE TO PICK UP:
AUCTION MANAGER: Ken & Randi Hutton 203-451-3455 TEXT ONLY
Redding, Connecticut 06896
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)

Saturday, 2/17, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, 2/18, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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