 Poster: A snowHead
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Hey all
Organising a ski trip but one of my friends is in a wheelchair. It would be the first time he will be skiing so am looking for the easiest and best way to get him along side us as we ski around. I've seen those sit type ski things with the crutch ski thingamabobs (I'm sure that is the technical term) but they look like they would take a lot of teaching. We don't want the entire week consisting of him training without exploring around with us. Is there something easier aimed at people in his position?
Thanks
Alan
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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AlanB1976, for those times when you friend is not learning to sitski (the crutch thingamabobs are called outriders), there is always a tandemski (do a google search to see what it looks like). I see ESF folk taking people around the Cham mountains on tandemskis quite regularly, so gather it is a paid-for activity that requires the 'driver' to know what the hell they're doing.
A ski instructor told me that learning to sitski is actually quite a quick process, so perhaps your friend will be skiing with you sooner than you think.
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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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Thanks.
He will want to have control himself, so I think the tandemski would be out. But if you're right about the sitski, that would be good
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AlanB1976, our local ski school has qualified english instructors suitable for your friends needs, and I believe they have access to the equipment for rental too. Drop me an email if you need help orgainising a holiday. Always happy to help a  Ange.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Hiya,
Its probably a good idea to research the availability of lessons and sit skis for hire before you commit to a resort as they can be tricky to get hold of.
There are loads of different options for the sit skis, depending on his disability and how it affects him.
Much like stand up skiing, some people take to sit skiing really quick, others take alot longer so theres really no way of knowing without giving it a go.
If you guys want any more specific info your more than welcome to email us at DSUK and we will help in any way we can. dsuktamworth@disabilitysnowsport.org.uk
your friend can always pop into one of the ski centres in the UK and try out a sit ski to see what suits him.
We just got some funding making lessons half price too (£25 for an hour if hes interested)
good luck!
Holly
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Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately the friend will be coming from South Africa, so no chance to test anything. I was hoping there would be a glorified sled type thing that could be used without lessons to make things easier, but oh well.
Once we've finalised dates, I'll do some research into getting lessons with that.
Thanks again
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AlanB1976, Contact Frosty the Snowman and SaraJ as they both have recent experience and knowledge of renting sitskis and instructors. SaraJ is a BASI level 3 Adaptive ski instructor based in Fügen at the beginning of the Zillertal.
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AlanB1976, There are different types of sitski that need varying amounts of strength, balance and co-ordination which then relates to how independent the skier can be.
The ski that allows the skier to be most independent is a monoski (for which you need good strength, balance and co-ordination!). In my experience, someone learning to ski a monoski progresses at a similar rate to an able-bodied beginner. So, someone with reasonable fitness, does some other sport and is motivated will be able to ski blue runs happily and independently by the end of a week.
As Samerberg Sue, said, I teach adaptive skiing in Zillertal. If you want more information or have any questions, give me a shout...
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