Getting a kick out of Green Island: Old Scandinavian pastime of kicksledding offered in Wadena If you lived in one of the Scandinavian countries during the winter a century ago, there is a very good chance you not only owned a kick sled but you were also pretty good on it. Written By: Brian Hansel | × Green Island Preserve has 12 kick sleds free for use on a first come. first serve basis. Ten of them are Norweigan models, one is a Finnish model and another a racing model. Brian Hansel/Piioneer Journal If you lived in one of the Scandinavian countries during the winter a century ago, there is a very good chance you not only owned a kick sled but you were also pretty good on it.