To have a well-developed sense of adventure is a true gift Now you can treat someone to one of the best experiences of their life! Enjoy some of the most heart-thumping adrenaline-pumping thrills in the world! These adventure days away are the perfect extravagances you could possibly want yourself & your best friends to enjoy Get in on the action-packed adventures now! What is Bobsleigh? Put simply it&s two or four members trying to get a bobsleigh down to the bottom of an icey track as quick as possible It begins by pushing the bob off the start & everyone quickly getting in This is the most important part of the run as a lot of time can be lost During an Olympic run the bob can achieve speeds approaching 90mph & the passengers can pull up to 6g in the corners! The same as Formula 1 cars! Once in the crew keep their heads down forming a compact surface with minimum drag until they reach the end when they can finally catch their breath On the day the high performance coaches will guide you through the skills & strategies required for the & Formula One& of ice sports to make your experience exhilarating fun & safe The session starts with an introduction to the simulated bob run then it&s a thorough safety briefing Once you are kitted out with the correct safety gear it&s out to the track to learn the sport & techniques used You will have a trial run on the &start facility& first built for athletes to train for the Salt Lake City Olympics & since then has been instrumental in developing the GB World Champion women&s bob team & Gold Silver & Bronze Olympic medals for the GB women bob skeleton athletes The start facility is a true replica & although it is not on ice you can achieve speeds of up to 30 mph (total track length is Approx. 60m
- this is not a full length track & there will be up to 3 other participants in the bobsleigh with you) You will have a chance to get plenty of practice on 2 & 4 man before being put to the test on the timed runs When can you go? This experience is available on selected weekend dates throughout the year How long does this activity last? Allow 2 hours at the site You need to know The minimum age is 15 years General fitness is required This is not suitable if pregnant or for persons who suffer from epilepsy fits heart conditions diabetics or old leg or arm injuries You may be requested to sign a self declaration form of general fitness No experience or qualifications are necessary This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated You & how many others? There will be up 19 other people on the day Family & friends You are welcome to bring family & friends to watch you take part in this activity Locations South West
- Somerset
- Bath Valid until 01032017