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across the toe irons with a square knot. This method of tying pulls the poles back along the skis, thus tightening the ski tips in the baskets at the front end of the toboggan. No cords are needed at the front of the sled. A brace must be placed at the toe irons.
If no pulling ropes are available, the handles of two ski poles may be passed through the baskets at the front of the toboggan so that their handles extend forward. These poles are held in place by their baskets and may be used in place of pull ropes.