Adaptive Ski Equipment, solution for impaired people who want to ski?
Skiing is all about velocity, nature and the challenge. Some consider it to be the best sport there is.
With adaptive ski equipment even impaired people can ski down the slopes and enjoy this wonderful sport.
Mon-Ski, Bi-Ski, two-, three-, four-trackers and More
People that are visually impaired or have a hearing disabilities can often ski with traditional equipment, but are in need of a guide. There are ski poles that have skis on the bottom of them to help a person maintain their balance and these are often used successfully for people with vision impairment.
People with partial paralysis or muscle control related imparedness benefit a lot of Adaptive ski Equipment. Persons with these disabilities often use "Mon-ski's" or "Bi-Ski's". In a Bi-Ski is sitting in a seat mounted to two wide ski's that are heavily cut. Hand held outriggers control the total balance to the steering of these two ski's. It is even possible to tether. This is a very good way of gaining more control. This is often done by people with Cerebral Palsy, brain injuries, spinal bipod and other spinal column injuries. For them the tethered version is a extremely successful way to ski.
but the Bi-ski is on two skis while the Mon-ski is on one ski.This implies that the rider of this Mon-ski must be able to balance this piece of equipment in order to enjoy the ride down the slopes. A good example could be the Hall, MT
Walkers are attached to skis and allow for many to ski while maintaining their balance. One is actually standing on gliding walkers!. Snow-Sliders are a type of skis that are lightweight and mounted on to this Walker. They are diverse, steerable stand-up aid. They have a wide range of steering and speed control adjustments. This means you can ski with them with various skill levels on varying terrain and snow conditions. The snow-slider is typically for skiers who require upper body or whole body stabilization as well as for the visually impaired athletes.
Another form of adaptive ski equipment are "outriggers". They are used in combination with other equipment. These hand held crutches have skis mounted on the bottom. They are used for obtaining balance and give the power to steer.
Other types of adaptive ski equipment are the four-track, the three-track and two-track.
These devices help skiers who are able to use two skis.
These devices help assist with balance and may include the use of outriggers to maintain balance and steering capabilities.
The designers of adaptive ski equipment do not rest. They constantly come up with new solutions for the needs of impaired athletes.
Having a disability no longer means giving up sports and being active, with adaptive ski equipment there is a way for almost everyone to enjoy a day on the slopes.
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