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this is going to be my 1st season an i have heard that it is really hard to get off the chair lift and i was wondering how you do that
Yeh, that is a really good one. Expect to fall a LOT, especially during your first season. Well, it is more like ‘plopping over’ than actaully wiping out, although people DO get hurt ALL THE TIME getting off the chair. A lot depends on the type of chair lift you are on. Actually the newer style ‘high speed’ lifts are easier than the old-fashioned ‘double chairs’; however I can tell you a few tips that will help you along.Advice on dismounting the chairlift for snowboarders:
– Check that you have your lift pass and that it is secure.
– Check that you have your leash on your front binding/boot.
– You should be in ‘skating mode’ = front foot strapped in and back foot free.
– Prepare ahead for the dismount. As you approach the next
hey heres a tip i could have used make sure if your about to fall getting off to let go of the chair i didnt do that and i had to let go in air so i wouldnt go back down the hill
Yeh, use your back hand to push yourself away from the chair, but don’t hang on to the chair!
FrostyRider has a lot of good points.A couple other things to keep in mind…1. You WILL fall. Do not feel embarassed about this. Everyone starts out at the same place and we have all been there. Lift operators are used to this and know what to do when there is a situation (something more than just falling).2. Be prepared to dismount the lift. Front foot forward in your binding and back foot ready to push on a snowboard, knees bent and ready to push with poles with skis.3. The landing will be FLAT. There will be no reason to be scared of running out of control, in fact quite the opposite is true so be ready to push when you get off.4. Keep your head up and look for a target where you will want to stop. It should only be about 10 feet ahead of where you get off. Better to fall there than right at the ski chair itself.5. Most importantly don't be afraid. There is verythis is going to be my 1st season an i have heard that it is really hard to get off the chair lift and i was wondering how you do that
That's one reason I go backcountry boarding, no lifts. We ride snowmobiles up the hill, and ride down……..don't hafta worry about lifts that way…………….no warming hut either, or hot cocoa…..
I agree brad. But not everyone has the means to access the backcountry. You should definitely know what you are doing when you go to the backcountry or even to the top of the chair lift at a resort. If you need advice, hire a pro instructor — most resorts have them for hire through the “Ski/Board School” department.Hey check out the new g@llery. This pic may give you a good idea as to how to get off the chairlift properly.
I do. As long as the bar is down theres not realy a reason why not to lean forward. This is about getting off anyway.
As far as leaning goes, you really do not want to think about it as leaning, rather staying CENTERED. For example, of the exit ramp is pretty flat, then stay cantered by standing straight up and keeping your weight equal on both feet. If the ramp is steep, stay centered by moving your weight sown the slope with the grade of the embankment. Standing straight up on a significant downhill incline allows the board to slide out from under you to the front essentially shifting your weight too far back.Stay centered Daniel-San.
is there a specific reason your back foot is unstrapped? i dont see how this would make it easier, or harder if it was strapped.. keep in mind though i have never done it too.. im just thinking out the concept
because the entry to the lift is flat, so to try and shimmy your way onto the chair can be a little tricky, if not dangerous…but I've seen ppl get on the lift with both feet strapped in before, so its not impossible. But I sure wouldn't try it… 😆
Ya you need that unstrapped foot to push your self around right before and after the ride up.
is there a specific reason your back foot is unstrapped? i dont see how this would make it easier, or harder if it was strapped.. keep in mind though i have never done it too.. im just thinking out the concept
Yes, they are right. I know it is a little harder to ride around with the back foot out, but that is the right way to do it. You should “glide” off the ramp and steer out of the way of others exiting behind you. If you run out of steam you can easily skate out of the way. Then skate to a good spot on the trail that you can best strap in your back foot and get going.
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