What is Sledging,
you ask? Well...
In 1981
the first water sledge was built (hydrospeed or hydrospeeding)
it's now a professional sport in Europe and gaining popularity
around the world including New Zealand. You are equipped with
a padded wetsuit, booties, life jacket, helmet and fins for
kicking, providing propulsion and steering. Your chest rests
on the board and your arms are tucked neatly inside for good
grip and control. The great thing about sledging is that you
don't need any experience. (That's a good thing, because we
don't know where we would -get- experience.)
http://www.kaitiaki.co.nz/about_sledging.asp