RUNNER TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
OUR MISSION
As the sport of Skeleton evolves, the needs of athletes and coaches change.
In response to the growing appetite for runner innovation we have developed the sport's first online runner build & customise tool and secure order & payment system.
Our mission is to empower & support this new breed of athlete & coach with the tools to explore their own ideas and create a competitive advantage. This is new concept will revolutionise the way that athletes consider runners and it make what was once a ‘black art’ into a high tech era available to all athletes.
WHAT WE HAVE LEARNT
We have been at the forefront of runner innovation for over 18 years where we have explored and tested an enormous amount of runner designs on tracks all over the world.
During this time we have learnt three things:
1) Runner designs are highly suited to tracks and their ice conditions.
2) Small design changes can have large performance impact
3) Athletes and coaches have as many good ideas as we do.
Over the last few years in particular the sport has experienced a growth in runner innovation with the aim of creating opportunities for finding a competitive edge. However these innovations have not been available to all
THE FUTURE
A new breed of technically aware athletes and coaches are evolving that are pushing the boundaries of runner design to new limits.
As the options and choice grows, the decision on what runner to race becomes even more complex. Runners are now being considered as a 'consumable to performance' with a limited lifespan as new innovations continually evolve and super seed older designs.
The winning attitude in our opinion is one that embraces innovation but employs a scientific, methodical and systemic approach to runner design & test.
OUR CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
We understand that our customers need to keep their orders and ideas confidential. Our strict customer confidentiality policy ensures that your orders & bespoke designs stay with you.
OUR COMMITMENT
We pride ourselves on the accuracy, quality & consistency of our runners'. Our attention to quality ensures that we are able to deliver manufacture consistency, meaning all our customers receive the same level of quality and confidence in performance.
We endeavour to offer value for money, but we do not compromise performance for price. If you want a lower cost option then you will need to consider other ‘garage type’ sled builders.
FIBT/IBSF STAMP GUARANTEE
We control all apsects of the runner manufacture process and we guarantee that all our runners where requested are made from official FIBT/IBSF regulated steel shipped direct to us from the designated Swiss factory. Other than poliching of the surface using standard grit papers we do not manipulate, treat or add any substance to the surface of the runner in accordance with FIBT/IBSF rules.
Click here for a link to the FIBT/IBSF rules: http://www.fibt.com/skeleton/rules.html
RUNNER BEND STYLE
The front & rear runner bends control the shape of the rock or bow profile when it is adjusted and under load. The rock profile influences the control & handling of the sled and offers different levels of ‘feel’ and glide efficiency on the ice.
From our experiences we have found that bend styles are suited to different tracks, sled set-up, ice condition and are very athlete skill specific.
We currently offer four bend style choices in additionan to bespoke custom design options. Please see the Advanced tab.
Bromley Original Bend
The ‘Original’ bend is a proven medal winning design. It maintains great stability under high ‘g’ loading and creates a near symmetrical rock profile. This bend is recomended for advanced rider levels.
Bromley DR Bend
The ‘DR’ bend is another proven medal winning design. It offers a stable progressive feel under low - medium ‘g’ tracks and has a high level of stability on straight track sections.
Bromley CH Bend
The CH bend has tighter bend radii than the Original & DR bends. This creates a more even pressure distribution along the runner length when under load giving it a stable response. Great for developing athletes.
Bromley Hybrid Bend
The Hybrid bend is our new bend that has a very progressive front bend curve coupled together with a tighter rear bend. This combination simulates a higher rock without the need to induce it. The result is a runner with great stability on straight track sections whilst maintaining good stability under higher ‘g’ curves.
Custom Bend Service
We offer advanced custom bend design and manufacture services. We have considerable experience in creating and manufacturing innovative bends in a consistent, repeatable and cost effective manor. Please see the ‘Advanced tab’ for how to order a custom bend design.
RUNNER GROOVE DESIGN
The runner groove design has a defining influence on both the grip, steer-ability and energy efficiency of the sled. More than any other design feature, the groove has the largest performance influence and is very sensitive to factors such as ice condition, track dynamics, sled setup and athlete riding style.
Groove Designs have two defining features:
1.
Groove cut
2. Groove length
Groove Cut
The Groove Cut desibes the geometry of the groove and the resulting spine between the grooves. We offer the option to choose from our comprehensive range of groove designs (from traditional diameter cut designs to our latest GW & hybrid cuts) to custom designs defined by our customers (see the Advanced tab for full custom design options).
1. Round Grooves Designs
2. Angular Groove Designs
Imitation
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The Imitation cut is an athlete favourite and another extremely versatile groove design. Imitation cuts offer good efficiency and grip level combinations. They are less aggressive than the Big Wheel cut with slightly less side grip for a comparable knife width. This is a goo all rounder on all types of ice. They are an aggressive cut making them a good all round design.
Spine Widths: range available between 0.9mm to 2.0mm (increments of 0.1mm)
Super Imitation
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The Super Imitation cut is the same as an imitation cut but with less side grip. This makes it more efficient than a conventional imitation but with less control. It is a groove that is more specialised to specific ice conditions and certain tracks.
Spine Widths: range available between 0.9mm to 2.0mm (increments of 0.1mm)
Original
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The Standard Original groove cut is one of the first designs we developed. It has steep side angles creating good side grip. It becomes efficient on most ice conditions with a knife width or 1.1mm or wider. Thinner knife cuts can be used on 'cold' ice (-10C ad below)
Spine Widths: range available between 0.9mm to 2.0mm (increments of 0.1mm)
Big Wheel
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The Big Wheel cut is an athlete favourite and an extremely versatile groove design. Big Wheel cuts offer great grip levels & wider spines deliver great steer-ability on all types of ice. They are an aggressive cut making them a good all round design.
Spine Widths: range available between 0.9mm to 2.0mm (increments of 0.1mm)
Shallow Big Wheel
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The Shallow Big Wheel cut is the same as a Big Wheel cut but with less depth of cut. This results in a groove with side grip than the Big Wheel cut. This makes it more slightly less aggressive and therefore more efficient than a conventional Big Wheel but retains the versatility of the larger Big Wheel cut. It is a groove that is becoming more popular each season due to its versatility, long lifetime and high performance.
Spine Widths: range available between 0.9mm to 2.0mm (increments of 0.1mm)
Super Big Wheel
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The Super Big Wheel cut is a cut we developed to be on the limit of grip. It is a race winning cut with low side grip characteristics. However it requires a higher skill level of athlete and has a short lifetime as it wears faster than more aggressive cuts. The Super Big Wheel performs well with a thinner knife (0.9 to 1.1mm).
Spine Widths: range available between 0.9mm to 2.0mm (increments of 0.1mm)
SBW Hybrid
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The Super Big Wheel Hybrid design is one of our latest groove design developments. It combines one Super Big Wheel groove with a Shallow Big Wheel Groove. This creates a runner with the control attributes of both designs creating a great range of versatility and lifetime. SBW Hybrids cuts can be mounted on the sled with either groove design on the inside or outside. This creates another level of control variation that can be tuned to suit different track characteristics.
Spine Widths: range available between 0.9mm to 2.0mm (increments of 0.1mm)
GW2
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The GW2 symmetrical cut is an angular cut with symmetry for each groove about the runner centre line. The angular face offers different side grip characteristics than the round groove designs. The GW2 is our most aggressive angular cut meaning that it has the most side grip out of all the angular designs.
Spine Widths: range available between 0.9mm to 2.0mm (increments of 0.1mm)
GW2-Asym1
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The GW2-Asym1 & Asym2 designs have been developed to create high levels of side grip on one side with minimal grip on the other side. This results in a runner that maximises control and minimises energy losses.
The GW2-Asym 1 has a 02 knife set
The GW2- Asym2 has a 04 knife set
GW2-Asym2
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The GW2-Asym1 & Asym2 designs have been developed to create high levels of side grip on one side with minimal grip on the other side. This results in a runner that maximises control and minimises energy losses.
The GW2-Asym 1 has a 02 knife set
The GW2- Asym2 has a 04 knife set
GW2.25
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The GW2.25 symmetrical cut is an angular cut with symmetry for each groove about the runner centre line. The angular face is slightly less aggressive than the GW2 designs meaning it has slightly less side grip.
Spine Widths: range available between 0.9mm to 2.0mm (increments of 0.1mm)
GW2.25-Asym1
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The GW2.25-Asym1 & Asym2 designs have been developed to create high levels of side grip on one side with minimal grip on the other side. Compared to the GW2 - Asym range the GW2.25 has slightly less side grip.
The GW2-25-Asym 1 has a 02 knife set
The GW2-25- Asym2 has a 04 knife set
GW2.25-Asym2
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The GW2.25-Asym1 & Asym2 designs have been developed to create high levels of side grip on one side with minimal grip on the other side. Compared to the GW2 - Asym range the GW2.25 has slightly less side grip.
The GW2-25-Asym 1 has a 02 knife set
The GW2-25- Asym2 has a 04 knife set
GW2.5
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The GW2.5 symmetrical cut is an angular cut with symmetry for each groove about the runner centre line. The angular face is slightly less aggressive than the GW2-25 designs meaning it has the least side grip out of the angular cuts. Like the SBW, the GW2.5 cut requires a high skill level to ride effectively. But once mastered it offers a runner that is capable of extreme performance.
Spine Widths: range available between 0.9mm to 2.0mm (increments of 0.1mm)
GW2.5-Asym1
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The GW2.5-Asym1 & Asym2 designs have been developed to create high levels of side grip on one side with minimal grip on the other side. Compared to the GW2.25 - Asym range the GW2.5 has slightly less side grip.
The GW2-5-Asym 1 has a 02 knife set
The GW2-5- Asym2 has a 04 knife set
GW2.5-Asym2
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
The GW2.5-Asym1 & Asym2 designs have been developed to create high levels of side grip on one side with minimal grip on the other side. Compared to the GW2.25 - Asym range the GW2.5 has slightly less side grip.
The GW2-5-Asym 1 has a 02 knife set
The GW2-5- Asym2 has a 04 knife set
GW3-C
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
GW4-C
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
GW3
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
GW4
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
GW3 Special 1
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
GW4 Special 1
- Groove Geometry
- Lead-in geometry
- Tech Spec
Groove Length
The groove length influences the grip and steer-ability of the sled on the ice.
The length of the groove along the runner is made up from two parts:
Part 1) The length of the full groove cut. This is determined by the start point of the full groove cut (Gstart) and runs from that point to the rear of the runner. As standard the full groove cut starts at the runner centre point.
Part 2) The groove ‘lead-in length’. This is the
GROOVE DESIGN GUIDANCE NOTES
Delivering Maximum Performance
All our runner grooves have been developed to deliver maximum performance when used in combination with the new X18 & V14 race sleds.
The groove ‘start point’ and groove ‘lead-in length’ must be considered with reference to the balance point of the combined athlete/sled. We offer a standard positions for the groove start point and the groove lead-in length. These standard settings have been developed from over 18 years of racing experience at the highest level and offers a proven combination when set-up with a Bromley sled.
We strongly reccommend that the standard settings are used as a benchmark (or reference) to work from as part of a well thought out runner development programme within the coaching programme. We strongly reccommend that bespoke runner designs are created with advice from experienced coaches and technology support teams.
Knife Width
The knife width influences the level of grip that the sled experiences on the ice. A thinner knife = more grip = better control and stability on the ice. However there is a downside with increased control. A thinner knife creates more friction as the runner 'digs' into the surface and scrapes over the ice. This scraping causes the sled to lose speed through loss of energy. Each track has a different grip requirement and is further influenced by the ice hardness & condition.
Long vs. Short Grooves?
In the past few years a philosophy has developed that supports ‘longer groove’ runner designs over shorter groove runner designs. The theory behind choosing a longer groove is as follows:
i) Longer grooves maintain grip levels on very high levels of rock/bow.
ii) Longer grooves create grip further towards the front of the runner which enables athletes to be positioned further towards the front of the sled (possibly for aerodynamic reasons)
iii) Longer grooves increase grip levels in order to compensate for the limits of other runner design features.
We have over three years of experience testing ‘longer’ groove lengths with both positive & negative findings. We define ‘longer’ groove lengths as those outside the standard set positions. The important consideration as with every other runner feature is to find a balance that allows all runner design features to work together creating controllable levels of grip and steerability. Longer grooves offer higher grip levels but this effects syteerability and the trajectory of the sled through the curve.
Our advice is to progress in small increments of change and measure the impact these changes have on the tracks with respect to both ‘performance/time’ and ‘feel’.
Ultimately if the athlete cannot gain a good feeling and connection with the track, then the runner’s performance will not be maximised.
RUNNER SETUP
The runner & sled set-up is crucial in maximising the performance of your Bromley sled & runner.
There are two key factors that needs careful consideration when setting up the sled & runner. These factors are:
- Balance Point
- Rock Setting
The balance point and rock setting work together and have a defining influence on all the design runner features. If the balance point & rock settng are not consistently set & monitored, then process of custom runner design becomes more chance than method.
We highly reccommend that the balance point is set & monitored when setting and custom designing runners.
BALANCE POINT
The ‘Balance Point’ is the point where the centre of gravity of the athlete + sled exists and has a defining affect on the sled’s stability and steer-ability.
The position of the athlete on the sled determines the exact location of the combined ‘balance point’. Correct setting and continual checking of the balance point is vital in creating a sled that is both controllable and capable of delivering high performance as this creates a consistent ride and feeling from which every other adjustment can be measured against.
The balance point can be found using a simple method of positioning the sled on a round wooden dowel. The athlete then mounts the sled in race position dn with full race wear. The sled can be moved back and forth on the dowel until the athlete is perfectly balanced. The contact of the dowel on the runner marks the balance point.
We recommend that the balance point is set at the geometric centre of the sled & runner determined by the runner’s centre mark. This balance point position will enable the runner and sled to function as designed and will enable variations in the runner design features to be assessed effectively.
The optimal way to set the balance point is to do this during the sled’s build or via upgrade work by having a custom fit saddle made that holds the athlete in a comfortable, relaxed and set position on the sled. The balance point position can be fine tuned by moving the position of the saddle on the sled.
ROCK
Once the balance point is set, the runner ‘rock’ or ‘bow’ as it is also known can be adjusted using the rock adjustor screw at the rear of the sled.
Turning the runner adjustor screw clockwise (at the back of the rear runner supports) creates a higher rock (more curved profile) & vice versa. The higher the rock, the less the contact between the runner and the ice. The level of rock directly effects the level of grip and control that the runner offers.
It is important to be able to measure the rock and the associated contact length the rock makes with the ice when the athlete is loaded onto the sled. The purpose of measuring both the rock setting & contact length is to create a reference measurement that can be associated directly with the grip levels on the ice.
The ‘contact length’ can be measured using a simple technique that involves sliding a thin piece of paper under the front and back of the runner when the athlete is laying on the sled. The paper stops when it reaches the contact between the runner and the flat surface. We highly recommend using our new purpose designed ‘Runner Footprint Plate as the flat surface’ This CNC machined high strength aluminium alloy plate provides a very stable, precision machined, flat surface & light weight structure that holds its form when under 1g loading (athlete + sled weight).
We recommend that a consistent weight of A4 paper is used (300gms print paper is the optimal weight).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Question: What is the difference between a V14 and a T14 sled?
Answer: The V14 has a higher level of design detail and sled set-up adjustment potential which enable sit to be fine tuned to both tracks and athletes. The V14 has been designed with more steering sensitivity to enable more precise handling characteristics. The steering sensitivity of the V14 can often be too advanced for new athletes to learn the basics of the sport on . The T14 has been designed to offer a more stable ride which enables new athletes to learn to relax on the sled and connect faster with tracks whilst progressing in the sport. The T14 has basic adjustment options.
Question: Why is the Tr1 model not FIBT race legal?
Answer: The Tr1 has been designed to fill a gap in Skeleton Sport for a super robust easy to ride solution for event and tourist ride use. The sled's frame has been design with minimal maintenance needs, maximum ride fun for first time riders and minimal cost.
Question: Do we offer training and technical 'in-competition' support services?
Answer: Yes, we are open to work with athletes, teams and coaches in providing support trackside and behind the scenes.
Question: Does Bromley Sports have full sled building commercial insurances?
Answer: Yes we have full specific sled building insurances for worldwide manufacture and sale of Skeleton sleds. Please do not confuse this with general engineering insurances that do not identity and accommodate for specific sled build liabilities which the majority of sled builder operate under. We strongly advise that you check out a sled builders company credentials before deciding to purchase a sled.
Question: Does Bromley Sports offer sled maintenance and servicing support?
Answer: Yes we offer a full range of support from general servicing to customised builds and race tuning. We strongly recommended that sleds come back to our workshop and receive service support trackside from an official Bromley engineer for regular maintenance and sled check over especially if the sled has experienced impacts during use or suspected damage during transit. Please see our terms and conditions of supply for full policy details.
Question: Are Bromley sleds FIBT race legal?
Answer: We design and build our sleds (except the Tr1) according to the FIBT rules at the time of supply. We cannot however guarantee that sleds bought in previous years will meet current FIBT rule regulations. The FIBT undergoes rule reviews on an annual basis through their Materials Commission and Congress processes. We endeavour to apply the latest versions of the results to our sled design as soon as possible after new rules are released. Although we cannot update sleds FOC (free of charge) for rule changes made after date of purchase we will however always try our best to support our customers in the rare event that this happens.
Question: Are runners included in the sled purchase price?
Answer: No, we do not include runners as standard into the price as some customer want to utilise their existing runners. We have created a pricing structure that allows maximum choice for athletes to pick the solution that is optimal for them.
Question: Where does FIBT steel come from?
Answer: FIBT designated steel is supplied from the FIBT nominated factory in Switzerland and is shipped direct to our UK factory. FIBT runner steel is laser etched with the official FIBT mark. We guarantee that all Bromley runners made using FIBT runner steel possess the official FIBT mark. However we cannot protect our customers (after our runners leave our factory) from coaches and athletes who choose to manipulate runners post manufacture to gain unfair performance gains. We highly recommend that athletes and coaches new to the sport seek peer advice on choosing reputable sled builders and coaches.
Question: Why are there two sled weight options?
Answer: For structurally safety reasons, The FIBT rules state that Skeleton sleds used by female athletes must not exceed more than 29kg in total weight (if the combined rider + sled weight is over 92kg) and Skeleton sleds used by male athletes must not exceed 33kg in total sled weight (if the total combined rider + sled weight is over 15kg). These weight limits relate to race ready sleds, including runners and full padding. We offer two base sled weights: 27kg or female athletes & 31kg for male athletes, including runners but not including padding. This allows a tolerance of up to 2kg for padding and upholstery.
Question: How do I adjust the sled weight?
Answer: 'We offer ballast packages' which can be purchased to increase the sled's weight from its base value of 33kg and up to 43kg. The ballast plates attach to the underside of the saddle plate assembly using secure bolts. The ballast plates have been designed to be non-intrusive.
Question: Are the sled pans painted?
Answer: No, the sled pan graphics are thin vinyl skins added to the sled's composite pan surface. This innovation enables us to offer a cost effective and professional solution for applying any graphic design to a sled that is supplied to us as a high resolution digital image. (Acceptable image formats are jpeg, pdf, tiff, gif). This enables new designs with updated sponsors to be applied to the sled each year or even within a season at an affordable price. Expensive painted artwork is now a thing of the past.
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Question: Can I have my own graphic design on my sled pan?
Answer: Yes. We offer a continually growing range of sled graphic design options (within our graphic library) as well a customer defined graphic option where we apply our customer's specific design to the sled pan. There is an option to upload custom graphic artwork during the online sled build process or alternatively it can be sent through by email after the sled is ordered. We require a high resolution image, minimum of 150 dpi x 150 dpi. We also offer a graphic design service (upon request), where we work with our customer to create striking designs on their behalf. Personal text and sponsor logos can be incorporated seamlessly into the graphic design in order to remove sticker edges associated with add on stickers. This minimises any 'aerodynamic trip' effects from the edge of stickers whilst creating a professional graphic solution.
Question: Is a paint finish aerodynamically better than a vinyl finish?
Answer: There are many variables that can affect the aerodynamic drag of the sled. Skin friction is an aerodynamic drag component and is related to the surface finish of the sled/athlete system amongst other factors. It is a complicated phenomena and there is no substantial evidence published to suggest that one solution has lower drag than the other. In our opinion there is negligible difference between a painted surface and a vinyl wrap surface. It is more a question of how these surfaces are maintained and treated.
Question: Can I have a painted sled pan finish if I choose?
Answer: Yes, however costs will be calculated based on the design proposed and will require detailed discussion after order.
Question: Do sleds come padded?
Answer: No, all sleds are delivered unpadded. We have found that every athlete has a different preference for how their sled is padded. By offering an unpadded sled we can also keep our prices as low as possible for our customers as labour time for padding sleds is quite high.
Question: Do you offer padding materials?
Answer: Yes we offer different grades of padding materials in either pre-cut kit form or on rolls.
Question: Can I buy different colour padding?
Answer: Yes, this is possible. Please add a note to your order requesting your preference. We will do our best to find a solution, however an additional surcharge may exist due to minimal quantity orders.
Question: What is the best adhesive tape for upholstery?
Answer: The best tape brand in our opinion is Tessa. Tessa tape maintains 'stick' even in wet and subzero temperatures. In over 20 years of building sleds we have not found a tape as good as Tessa. We offer very competitive rates on Tessa tape as we buy in bulk. Please see the Accessories page.
Question: Why do you offer two types of saddle handle designs?
Answer: Over the last six years athletes have been experimenting with different hand and arm positioning. The aim has been to create more comfortable, safe and streamlined positioning. We offer two designs that cover the evolved designs within the FIBT rules.
Question: How do you fit customised saddles?
Answer: Saddles are tailored to the athlete’s physicality. This is ideally done through a visit to our workshop premises for a custom fitting or via one of our official fitting engineers. Our aim is to provide a fitting service as local as possible to our customer. Alternatively we can construct a saddle based on measurements supplied to us by athletes.
Question: How are the sleds transported?
Answer: Sleds are transported in specially constructed wooden crates that protect the sled form damage during transit. We also offer a lightweight sled transportation case specially design for airline travel and in season transportation. Please see the Accessories page
Question: How much does sled transportation cost?
Answer: This ultimately is dependent on which country the sled is to be transported to. We have secured preferential courier rates with DHL and UPS to any country in the world. An estimation of cost can be provided by email or through live estimation during online order.
Question: Can I collect my sled?
Answer: Yes. It is quite common for customers to visit our workshop for a final saddle fitting before taking the sled away with them. Please note that release of goods will not be permitted until full payment has been received.
Question: What tax do I have to pay on my equipment?
Answer: If equipment is collected from our premises in the UK, then British tax (VAT) must be added (20%). We can provide documentation, which is to be presented at customs on leaving the UK. This will allow the re-imbursement of the British tax.
Equipment shipped via our international courier will receive 0% British tax due to export law, however the equipment will then be subject to importation and general tax specific to the destination country.
Equipment shipped to the European Union (EU) is subject to tax unless a valid TVA number is supplied in which case tax will = 0%
Question: Do you restrict the number of runners I can order? Can I order runners if I do not own a Bromley sled?
Answer: Unlike other sled builders who restrict runner sales to customers who only buy their sleds, our policy is to openly offer equipment to all athletes and teams in the interest of the sport's health and growth. We do not restrict the number of runners that can be bought or for which sled they will be fitted to.
Question: What type of runner groove design can I have?
Answer: Virtually any type of groove design can be ordered, whether it is a preset design offered by us or a bespoke design from your own ideas. We now offer the world's first online runner design tool for building the ultimate runner.
Question: Do you offer different runner bend designs?
Answer: We currently offer two types of runner bend design – ‘Bromley Original’ and ‘Bromley Alternative’. The runner bend affects the shape of the runner when rock is induced.
Question: If I design my own runner using your online tool, will you pass on these details to other athletes?
Answer: No. Our policy is to the respect the ideas of our customers. If you order a bespoke design to your own specification, then that design stays with you. However we cannot guarantee that other customers will have their own similar design ideas to yours or that we are in development of a similar design for open sale. We will however guarantee that we will not disclose your design to any other athlete or coach or third party.
Question: Will Bromley runners fit my sled?
Answer: Our runners are tolerance to fit both European and North American sled types that use either 16.0mm or 15,9mm runner support block sizes or equivalent.
Question: Will my current non Bromley runners fit a Bromley Sled?
Answer: When ordering a Bromley sleds we offer the option for the sled to come with either runner block sizes of 15.9mm (as build by Davenport) or 16.0mm as the Bromley standard and recommended runner block size. Unless stated, Bromley sleds will be supplied to suit Bromley standard runner block dimensions 16.0mm.
Question: Can I have a longer sled?
Answer: In recent years, athletes have been experimenting with longer (at the rear) sled pans. We now offer two sled pan sizes to cater to these needs, our standard length and a new longer sled length. Pan length can be selected during the online sled build process.
Question: Are tools supplied with a sled?
Answer: Yes, all sled orders are supplied with a tool pack with the necessary adjustment and maintenance tools. Please note that Vernier callipers and rulers used for setting runner rock are not included in tool packs.
Question: What happens if I lose bolts and screws from the sled?
Answer: We offer replacement bolts. Please see the sled accessories page.
