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wheelchair skiing
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 01-27-05 14:29wheelchair skiing
I would love to take my mum but not sure about other activities in the resort?re: wheelchair skiing
wich resort? Are you saying your mother is in a wheelchair or ar you joking about her age? Not very clear!
re: wheelchair skiing
You'll need a specially adapted mono-ski/sledge thingy (that's the proper technical term) and two outriggers, which are essentially short crutches with wee skis on the end. It's a whole different sport in the sitting position ... different centre of gravity, using your arms instead of your legs, danger of snowboarders using you as a ramp if you fall over!
The equipment and instruction is very specialised, so call ahead and see if it's available. To be honest, your best bet is a dry ski ...
The equipment and instruction is very specialised, so call ahead and see if it's available. To be honest, your best bet is a dry ski ...
You'll need a specially adapted mono-ski/sledge thingy (that's the proper technical term) and two outriggers, which are essentially short crutches with wee skis on the end. It's a whole different sport in the sitting position ... different centre of gravity, using your arms instead of your legs, danger of snowboarders using you as a ramp if you fall over!
The equipment and instruction is very specialised, so call ahead and see if it's available. To be honest, your best bet is a dry ski slope in the UK who caters for differently abled skiers or a resort in the USA or Canada ... although I'm prepared for a whole host of replies from wheely-skiiers who go there regularly!
The equipment and instruction is very specialised, so call ahead and see if it's available. To be honest, your best bet is a dry ski slope in the UK who caters for differently abled skiers or a resort in the USA or Canada ... although I'm prepared for a whole host of replies from wheely-skiiers who go there regularly!
re: wheelchair skiing
I'm not sure if you're trying to be funny banana boy, but if you are, spare a thought for people who do use wheelchairs and who don't have the option of going skiing. The closest I've come is pelting down a hill at warp-speed cos some clown thought it'd be funny to release my brakes while I was having a kip.Nasty? Yeah I know...
