They could use our suggestions.
What would y ou like to see different or better about our sled hockey sleds or other equipment? Please leave your comments!
I have been in touch with some professors at MIT who are interested in helping us to build better sleds for sled hockey. This project is about to begin shortly.
They could use our suggestions. What would y ou like to see different or better about our sled hockey sleds or other equipment? Please leave your comments!
16 Comments
Bill G
2/18/2016 08:30:16 pm
As someone who usually has lots of sleds, I would like it if they were stackable.
Reply
Te C
2/18/2016 08:30:44 pm
In my sled I would like, A non-slip down Frame And a little bit more back support. One of the problems that I have now is that slip down in the sled a lot and my back is sore after all the games.
Reply
Mary Ellen Cole
2/18/2016 08:31:20 pm
I know that it's probably impossible but since there are "one arm drive" wheelchairs- I am wondering if there is a way to create a "one arm drive" sled for players who only have use of one side if their body.
Reply
Bill G
2/18/2016 08:31:42 pm
I would also like to see "hot-swappable" buckets
Reply
Lorin C
2/18/2016 08:32:13 pm
I would like to see a lot more cushion in the sleds. Right now, we have to add cushion. It is hard for the cushion to stay up when we get into the sleds. If the sleds came with real cushion, it would be much better for us. The little bit of cushion in the sled is not adequate. It is very painful for me to be in the sled without cushion.
Reply
Lorin C
2/18/2016 08:32:34 pm
Does this also include other hockey equipment such as the gloves and hockey sticks?
Reply
Elijah Wong
2/18/2016 08:33:08 pm
For kids, getting the bucket to fit snug is the challenge. Something similar to an inflatable bladder like the reebok pump sneaker designs but for the hockey bucket. As they get to be adults there are formed orthotic buckets--perhaps a cheaper formed insert similar to soft rubber inserts.
Reply
Elijah Wong
2/22/2016 09:46:22 pm
Seated position legs bent, pommel may help kids from sliding forward if little to no control of legs for bracing.
Reply
Jason Nieh
2/18/2016 08:33:27 pm
The sleds are a lot slower than stand up skaters. What could be done to make them faster?
Reply
Patty Wolff
2/18/2016 08:33:48 pm
What can be done to make the sled go faster if the player does not have a strong core muscles.
Reply
Bill G
2/19/2016 05:11:21 am
Some sort of suspension for when kids are being pushed to make it easier to turn and bank.
Reply
Victor
2/19/2016 06:27:22 am
Would like the buckets to be one mold with higher backs that can be lowered to accommodate different abilities.
Reply
Elijah Wong
2/19/2016 11:29:32 am
"Fast Ice", "Slow Ice", and "Snow". Looking at ways to make the sled faster or easier to propel based on the conditions of the ice in contact with the blade and radius of hollow could be another exploitable variable. What is the perfect combination? Would that lead to interchangeable blade design like our current hockey professionals use today with different blades for different conditions?
Reply
Bill G
2/20/2016 10:03:27 am
Ratchet straps, especially foot strap.
Reply
Owen G.
2/21/2016 05:12:44 pm
A bucket seat that is more comfortable and proper permanent cushion. A bit more leg support around the leg extension, as kids shouldn't have to use duct tape to secure legs safely. A way for the blades to move in and out with ease. while it's not related to the sled specifically, the gloves are indeed a concern for many without as much control -- so if any thoughts to make them easier to use (not as thick), I'm certain many would appreciate.
Reply
Bill G
5/18/2016 03:28:26 am
handles to help other people lift the sled on and off the ice.
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
From the Commish...This page highlights items of interest to the sled hockey and disability community. Check back often. Archives
June 2024
Categories |