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skeleton ![click to hear : skeleton click to hear : skeleton](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Steel or fiberglass sled that is mounted on two movable runners; the sledder pushes the sled at the start and then lies down on it for the descent.
front bumper ![click to hear : front bumper click to hear : front bumper](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
One of the side pieces attached at the front of the sled; it absorbs shocks and protects the sledder in the event of contact with the track wall.
sled ![click to hear : sled click to hear : sled](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Platform equipped with a backless seat on which the sledder lies.
seat ![click to hear : seat click to hear : seat](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Part of the sled on which the sledder lies.
movable runner ![click to hear : movable runner click to hear : movable runner](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Adjustable steel blade that is attached to the bottom of the sled; its curve can be adjusted slightly to alter its contact with the ice surface.
rear bumper ![click to hear : rear bumper click to hear : rear bumper](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
One of the side pieces attached at the back of the sled; it absorbs shocks and protects the sledder in the event of contact with the track wall.