Sports and Recreation for Those with Lower Limb Amputation or ...

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the skis, approximately three
four inches at the tip of the skie
parallel ski, and train . If necessary,
ski bras also can be attached to the
tail end of the skis . For more infor -
mation contact:
Multi-Leisure Products Inc.
11S52\600e
N. Hollywood, CA 91605
(818)S83-1717
Fig. 50c. Skier with below-knee amp
tivnskiing with pylon stored in a padded
backpack . (Photo by Bernice Kegel)
Skis
Lange U.S.A. has a special program
for skiers with disability One
service offered is the filling ofordera
for single boots, single skis,
and bindings (at discount) . Head,
Nordica, Rossignol, and others also
have attractive merchandising
programs. Whichever manufacturer/designer
is chosen, it is best to
invest in quality equipment, particularly
if one skis often.
For the three-track skier, a lightweight
ski is undesirable as he or
she necessarily carries all body
weight on one ski . A"Three 7iVok'
er's Ski Tote" was developed to
allow the skier with amputation to
carry his or her ski over the shoulders
while using outriggers (Fig.
51) . The ski tote has a thick felt pad
to protect clothing from the ski's
sharp edges, three velcro closure
straps (adjustable to any binding
length) to hold the ski in olace, and
a strong, one-piece carry' * rapi
For more infornnatioc the
"Three Tracker's Ski Tote," contact:
NHSRA of Michigan
c/o Betty Lessard
4424S .Pnnnoy!va
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 394-5850
Fig. 51 . Three Tracker's Ski Tote . (Photo
courtesy of Lee Helms, NHSRA of Michigan)
Ski Bras
Ski bras are frequently used in
four-track skiing and also for skiing
with two skis and two poles. They
hold the tips of two skis together
for those who lack the leg power
to do so . The bra consists of two
metal devices that are affixed to
t ~ tie of each ski. One part funo'
bns as an eyelet, and the other
part aau hook. The hook on one
ski tip is latched to the eyelet on
the other, thus connecting the skis
(Fig . 52a) . Ski bras can also be
handcrafted from bungie cord
(Fig. 52b).
Even thoug the skis are hooked
' bra allows for
ement while
Fig. 52a . Ski bra attached to (be 1111 ,
of the skiis. Fig. 52b . Ski um "`
bungle cord . (Photos by Bur m . .r