 Poster: A snowHead
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There is one thing that is bugging me since hearing about ski carrying accessories a year ago. Why isn't this a standard piece of kit that has been around for years?
I have been skiing for the last six years and never heard of personal ski carriers until last season. However, I have started to see a few around the pistes this year - mostly on the British.
Do any of you have one?
Would any of you use one?
Who feels it is a drag carrying skis by hand or on a tired shoulder?
What do the British think about them?
What would the Scandinavians, Austrians, French or Italians think? After all most of them ski soon after they can walk and must be used to carrying them by hand
If you are a parent how many pairs can you / do you have to carry for the spouse/kids?
Are we British the only ones who like an easier life in resort & around the pistes?
 Confused
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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What is a "personal ski carrier"? We bought things called "pocket slings" at Olympia a couple of years ago. Find them really brilliant if you are staying a distance from the slopes.... They make skis soooo easy to carry they feel almost weightless... Maybe they aint "cool" - but why struggle when you dont have to! 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Funny you mention that, I watched some poor couple in the Leysin the other day trying to deal with four kids and all the poles and skis.
There's no shortage of woman who prefer their partners to carry their skis on the continent. Daft gadgets are more popular with the British though, or anyone that lives too far from the slopes I should think.
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I use one - there I've admitted it...
I know some people think they are really naff, but as far as I'm concerned if you have to carry your skis for more than a couple of minutes, it's the best £10 you'll spend - a couple of bits of velcro and hey presto - skis and poles all bundled up and slung over your shoulder.
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I suspect people are talking about different things here. Have you got a pic of one of these ski carriers?
Even though I'm in Austria I can't find a place that sells a hard case for skis
Something like this ..... http://www.snowshack.com/doublesportube.html
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I brought a couple of "skistraps" from show in Southampton last year that are worth checking out if you want a simple solution to resort arm ache! No velcro ... no hassle! Lending them to your friends makes you very popular.
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You can see a picture of one of these at www.skistrap.co.uk
enjoy - its a velcro free zone!!
| DB wrote: |
I suspect people are talking about different things here. Have you got a pic of one of these ski carriers?
Even though I'm in Austria I can't find a place that sells a hard case for skis
Something like this ..... http://www.snowshack.com/doublesportube.html |
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Only problem is I can see myself forgetting I've got it on - and walking into a bar with my skis still on my back...
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I have had this problem before! To avoid this just keep them on your feet until you leave the bar.
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Wouldn't that stop you getting served at the bar though? You'd be two feet away from it!
Might stop you falling over (well forwards or backwards) after too much aquavit/grappa/pastis though...
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Not without a using your handy "Skistrap" as an effective "Barstrap" and later ... "Bonkstrap"
Now thats what I call Apre!
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| masopa wrote: |
Wouldn't that stop you getting served at the bar though? You'd be two feet away from it!
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Exactly "I would get the next round in honest but I can't get anywhere near the bar, can somebody else get 'em in? "
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You know it makes sense.
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I've always used the poles to carry the skis, was taught that in ski school 12 years ago. Put the loop of one pole over the tops of the skis, put the loop of the other pole over the tail of the skis, the pointy end of the poles goes through the the loop at the opposit end and you carry the whole shebang by the poles.
Works for horizontal and vertical carrying.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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FenlandSkier,
Most of the time I tried or saw people use the ole pole loop ploy the skis ended up slipping out, particularly when going vertical - you must be very careful not to spill them / cause an injury hazard
Rhys
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Poster: A snowHead
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FenlandSkier,
Most of the time I tried or saw people use the ole pole loop ploy the skis ended up slipping out, particularly when going vertical - you must be very careful not to spill them / cause an injury hazard
Rhys
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Saw a neat idea at a show a while ago.Little bag with a strap & loop coming off it.Simple idea.Put the loop over top of paired skis.Place tails in bag(keeps them together)over the shoulder and off you go.Looked good,so made us one each(bit of the duck principle here)Two problems: 1, I keep forgetting to use them(pathetic I know) 2, they tend to slip off yer shiny ski jackets.You then tend to put them over your neck and they end up across your back!!Bad news if you slip and fall.
Conclusion: Seems a good idea that does not work quite so well in practise.
Anyone got any better ideas?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Must say, I kind of wonder what all the fuss is about. Ok, if you have to carry more than one set of skis & poles, fair enough. But if you only have yours, even if you've got a few minutes' walk to the slopes - what's the problem?
Why not just lug them on your shoulder? Not exactly heavy, never found the skis slip off, and as long as you're vaguely careful, you shouldn't whack anyone/thing when turning around.
I'm far from superman, but I can't really see what all the fuss is about...
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Saw disabled skier, with only one leg and crutches, carrying his own skis on his shoulder supported by his chin. If he can do it we all can 
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I find just carrying them over my shoulder easiest too. Gadgets are usually more trouble than they're worth, especially where straps are concerned. By the way, I'm a lightweight, vertically-challenged female and I *never* ask my partner to carry my skis for me (he'd say no, anyway).
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Saw disabled skier, with only one leg and crutches, carrying his own skis on his shoulder supported by his chin.
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Excuse curiosity, how many skis was this person carrying? 
I never thought much about carrying skis until a couple of weeks ago when I took three children with me (not all mine). If I had a chance I would have swapped my xscreams for something lighter.
Martin
If you really need a personal ski carrier, how about marrying one?
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Use one of these skisling things...
http://www.skisling.com
well worth a tenner of anyones money.
Bag pulls tight on base of skis, clip other end above mounts and the whole lot makes a simple, comfortable, effective carrying thing.
Removal easy - unclip, put foot on strap and lift skis out. Whole fits easily into gogglepocket in jacket.
makes carrying skis easy !
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Mon 23-02-04 23:16; edited 1 time in total
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| Vic Dennis wrote: |
| I find just carrying them over my shoulder easiest too. Gadgets are usually more trouble than they're worth, especially where straps are concerned. By the way, I'm a lightweight, vertically-challenged female and I *never* ask my partner to carry my skis for me (he'd say no, anyway). |
In the interests of sexual equality, I sometimes ask my girlfriend to carry my skis while I sort my hair out... 
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Nice one M. Along the same lines,I will often offer to carry my wife's skis;as long as she carries mine!!
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This year i bought a Dakine Heli-Pak with a ski cross-carry system. Would still carry them over my shoulder for short journeys but for hiking and the trek back through a busy(ish) town at the end of the day it was great.
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I use one I bought from Slush & Rubble. I don't need one, it just makes it easier. The last two places I've been I've had a bit of a walk (20 minutes last week, 15 last year including the Cervinia steps) and yes I could have managed without but at only a few quid, I decided I'd prefer with.
I get round the "slipping off should bit" by putting them across diagonally.
It lives in my ski-trousers pocket now, in case I need it. 'Twas great when my mate bust his bindings and I skied down with them across my back.
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skanky,
By "skied down with them across my back" do you mean just his skis or him and his skis 
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Thanks Rhys ref; www.skistrap.co.uk . These are the straps I brought. They are such a simple idea.
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You know it makes sense.
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Just the skis, it is neither that good, nor I that generous!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Bought the S & R one this year and used it - I'm not proud! V Good - good idea about using it diagonally across shoulders - even better
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Poster: A snowHead
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You do have to be a bit more careful in crowded areas when you do wear it that way, though. I only tend to do it that way for long walks...but then I've still got quite long skis.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I also bought a "SkiStrap" at the Southampton Ski show last year. It worked very well and makes carrying skis an absolute doddle. Their website (http://www.skistrap.co.uk/) says that they are £12.75 + P&P. I only paid £10 for mine.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Have ski straps been mentioned in the tread about what makes you look like a punter
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If you hire a little man - then surely he can carry them for you no?
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May make me look like a punter but my ski strap was a godsend when we decided to make our first foray into off piste land and try the Vallee Blanche last time out. Carrying skis down tiny little roped off ridge and back up what seemed like thousands of steps at the other end would have been a nightmare without it!
At last, I've come out of the closet, I'm a punter and proud of it!!
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yamazaki, welcome to snowHeads 
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| homphomp wrote: |
May make me look like a punter but my ski strap was a godsend when we decided to make our first foray into off piste land and try the Vallee Blanche last time out. Carrying skis down tiny little roped off ridge and back up what seemed like thousands of steps at the other end would have been a nightmare without it!
At last, I've come out of the closet, I'm a punter and proud of it!! |
Nothing wrong with being a skistrap punter for those skiers wanting an easier life.
Any snowboardstrap punters out there! ?
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Anyone who skis much off-piste will have a rucksack and these usually allow skis to be carried while climbing uphill (one of those funny things off-piste fanatics do to access fresh slopes).
Mind you, it takes a minute or two to strap them on.
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