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foam sled

A foam slider or foam sled is a type of flat, open, toy sled for winter recreation, consisting of a protected foam rubber pad or mattress. Such are comparable to pulks and toboggans of similar nature, and may be rigid or flexible. Compared to other types of sleds, foam sliders are lightweight and easier to carry uphill, but less durable.

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foam sled

Tobogganing in Ottawa, Canada.

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A foam slider or foam sled is a type of flat, open, toy sled for winter recreation, consisting of a protected foam rubber pad or mattress. Such are comparable to pulks and toboggans of similar nature, and may be rigid or flexible. Compared to other types of sleds, foam sliders are lightweight and easier to carry uphill, but less durable.

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