Pulk

Today, Pulk is a topic that arouses great interest and debate in society. Many people have committed to researching Pulk to gain a deeper understanding of its importance in our lives. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Pulk, from its origins to its impact today. We will also discuss various perspectives and opinions on Pulk, with the goal of providing a complete and balanced view. Regardless of the position taken on this issue, it is undeniable that Pulk plays a crucial role in our society and deserves serious and careful reflection.

For the military unit, see Pułk. For the surname, see Pulk (surname).
Pulk or ahkio pulled by a skier
A children's sledding area in the Swedish city of Visby. Here you can see the basic toy sled, as well as the saucer style one.

A pulk (from Sami languages: puhlke, via Finnish: pulkka; Swedish: pulka; Norwegian: pulk; Northern Sami: bulki) is a Nordic short, low-slung small sled used in sport or for transport, pulled by a dog or a skier, or in Sápmi pulled by reindeer.[1] They are classically made out of wood and other natural materials but are nowadays made of plastic, which makes them inexpensive.

Pulks are originally meant to carry supplies such as a tent or food, or transport a child or other person. In Norway and Sweden, pulks are often used by parents to pull small children on skiing trips. In Finland and Sweden, pulks exist as a winter toy, mainly for children, for going downhill. Besides the classic toy pulk there are similar alternatives like "saucers" (pulks shaped like a disc), as well as sleighs of different configurations.

A larger pulk, designed for transporting larger amounts of goods, is called ahkio in Finnish. This word is also used by the US Army for a human-drawn snow sled.

See also

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References

  1. ^ The Sámi and their reindeer – University of Texas at Austin