Adaptive skating sled
Independent or assisted
The skate sled is a piece of equipment that allows the practice of ice skating for anyone with reduced mobility or a disability (suitable for children and adults). It is suitable for independent practice or non-autonomous practice.
Required capabilities
Autonomous propulsion: Requires good mobility of the upper limbs
Propulsion by assistance: Open to anyone who does not need a head rest (abdominal strap available)
Usage information
- Period of use: Winter
- Two propulsion possibilities:
- Independently: with cross-country ski poles
- Thanks to a person who pushes the sled backwards, or a person who pulls it using a harness connected to the front of the sled.
- The Chalets Lanaudière team is there to assist you with installation and give you instructions for use so that you are comfortable using the equipment.
Dimensions and adjustment/ Disassembly possibilities
- Seat width: 35cm/14″
- Seat depth: 35cm/14″
- Back height: 33cm/13″
- Sled length: 68cm-106cm/26″-41″
- Sled height: 94cm-126cm/37″-49″
- Sled width: 35cm/14″
- Adjustable footrest length
- Non-adjustable seat inclination
Loan conditions
- The request does not confirm the reservation.
- Chalets Lanaudière disclaims all liability in the event of an accident.
- The person renting the equipment is responsible for it and must ensure that it is returned in its original condition.
- The person renting the equipment undertakes to respect the safety instructions.
- The equipment rental service is aimed at people with disabilities.
Contact us for more details.
Reservation request
Safety instructions
- It is strongly recommended to be accompanied at all times.
- Before your activity, check the weather forecast and local conditions.
- Bring water and food even if it is an activity for a few hours.
- Wear appropriate clothing.
- Make sure the equipment is working properly before departure.
- Make sure you are in good shape before starting your activity.
- Check the time required to complete your activity.
- Make sure you have a way to communicate with emergency services if necessary (telephone, whistle, flashlight) – Emergency (911).
- Don’t overestimate your strengths: choose your routes based on your physical condition.
- Stay alert to people around you so as not to hurt them with the sticks.
Chalets Lanaudière would like to thank the collaboration of the Centre d’intégration à la vie active (CIVA) for the creation of the content of the technical sheets for each specialized equipment.
