The Complete Handbook of Hockey Sledges
A practical reference for buyers, owners, and service providers in ice hockey and para-sport programs
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
From frame geometry to blade maintenance, a no-nonsense reference for anyone buying, running, or servicing hockey sledges.
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About this book
Hockey sledges — often called sleds or sitskis — are specialized pieces of adaptive ice equipment that let players with lower-body mobility limitations play hockey at speed. But the equipment is not simple: frame materials, seat height, blade type, and strap systems all change how the sledge handles, and most buyers learn by trial and error. This handbook replaces that guesswork with a structured reference built for professionals and serious users.
Inside, you will find a detailed breakdown of what makes up a hockey sledge and how each component affects performance. We cover the different frame configurations (mono-blade vs. twin-runner), seating and strap systems, and how to match them to a player's body, strength, and style. We also walk through installation, daily use, winter and summer maintenance, and common problems like blade chatter, frame flex, and strap wear — with step-by-step fixes that do not require a machine shop.
For those looking beyond personal use, there is a dedicated chapter on the business side: where to source sledges and parts, how to price rental fleets, what service contracts look like, and how to build a local reputation as a sledge specialist. The book closes with forward-looking material on materials and rule changes, plus a glossary and FAQ so you can answer common questions quickly. This is a reference you will keep next to the tool bag, not on a coffee table.
Reader Reviews
Gary Lee
★★★★★I bought this because I'm setting up a small sledge program at a community rink and figured a handbook would save me time versus digging through manufacturer PDFs. It did give me a clearer picture of frame geometry and how seats affect balance, and the maintenance chapter is genuinely useful. My reservation is that it feels a bit dry and some sections, like the business chapter, are too general to act on directly. I also wish there were more photos and diagrams — a lot of the text is written as if you already know what a sledge looks like up close. Fine as a first reference, but I wouldn't call it a complete guide.
Ryan Wright
★★★★★This is the book I wish existed five years ago when I started repairing sledges for our local para-hockey league. It doesn't sell you anything — it just tells you the truth about blade materials, why twin-runner frames exist, and what actually goes wrong after a season of use. I particularly liked the FAQ and glossary; they're practical, not theoretical. The explanation of strap systems alone saved me from a mis-fitting that would have cost a player months of discomfort. If you work with adaptive hockey at any level, buy this before you spend another dollar on equipment.