Preliminary luge rules

Know that each luge sled must include two runners, two blades, a seat and two bridges. The runners hold the blades in place, and the bridges link the runners together underneath the seat of the luge. Only the blades touch the ice.Understand that the blades are adjustable, and that their positioning determines the direction that the sled will take.Know that there are restrictions to the length of the sled, based on the length of its rider. The sled cannot project below the riders knees or above the riders shoulders.
Be aware that there are maximum weights for the riders of each sled. The restrictions vary depending upon the racers age and gender. If riders weigh less than the maximum, the rules allow them to add more weight to their sleds.
Know that there is a weight limit to the amount of gear each sled rider can wear. This gear usually includes a one piece stretch suit and a helmet with a face mask.
Understand that the length of a regulation luge track varies between 1000 and 1500 meters.