a sled for a competition in which a so called Tyrolean Toboggan is used. A toboggan is a sled that was originally used by the North American natives and is now mainly used in North America and Great Britain. The Tyrolean Toboggan is a special variant of the sledge that was developed in Tyrol and is characterized by a flat shape and special steering. In the competition several participants compete against each other and try to cover a distance as quickly and error free as possible. Skill and speed are required. The Tyrolean Toboggan is a typical example of regional toboggan construction and is often used as a tourist attraction.