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Sports

Of or pertaining to any organized, competitive, entertaining, and skillful activity or game requiring commitment, strategy, and fair play, in which a winner can be defined by objective means within a specified set of rules.

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pod

Sports; Luge

This is an aerodynamic shell that is connected to the bottom of the sled.

pressure

Sports; Luge

See G-force

roll

Sports; Luge

Steering the sled by applying shoulder pressure. Along with the shoulder pressure there is usually a slight turning of the head in the direction the competitor wants to turn.

runner

Sports; Luge

See Steels.

runner bolt

Sports; Luge

See Bridge Bolts.

runner guard

Sports; Luge

These are covers that go over the sleds runners to protect them from being scratched and being damaged. They are usually made of rubber or fiberglass.

weight vest

Sports; Luge

If the competitor is allowed to carry additional weight then they wear a weight vest. Any competitor that weighs over 198 Lbs (90 kg) is not allowed to add weight.