Sports and Recreation for Those with Lower Limb Amputation or ...
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Snow Skiing<br />
part of the crutch . When the Flipski<br />
is in the walking position, this disc<br />
prevents the outrigger from sinking<br />
into soft snow (Figs. 55a <strong>and</strong><br />
55b).<br />
Figs. 55a <strong>and</strong> 55b . Outrigger <strong>with</strong> semicircular<br />
disk attached to prevent the crutch<br />
im rn sir<br />
n' i -to o soft snow, snow. (Photos by<br />
The Flipski makes it easier <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong><br />
one to remain mobile when not<br />
actually skiing. This feature combined<br />
<strong>with</strong> the fact that the skier<br />
generally finds that he <strong>or</strong> she has<br />
m<strong>or</strong>e energy when using a Flipski<br />
makes the device desirable to<br />
many beginning skiers, those <strong>with</strong><br />
above-knee amputation, <strong>and</strong><br />
those who occasionally need the<br />
stability of a crutch . Walking <strong>with</strong><br />
the nonflip-up outrigger iaaccomplished<br />
by pushing the ski tips<br />
against the snow, a maneuver that<br />
dem<strong>and</strong>s considerable practice.<br />
Qualified veterans may obtain ski<br />
outriggers through the Veterans<br />
Administration <strong>with</strong> a prescription<br />
from a physician, but delivery<br />
might take several weeks. Another<br />
source is Paul's <strong>Sp<strong>or</strong>ts</strong>, Inc., Route<br />
1,Box815P, Excelsi<strong>or</strong>, MN 55331,<br />
(612) 448-6987 . Manufacturing<br />
one's own outriggers is also feasible,<br />
provided that access to a<br />
machine shop is available.<br />
By using outriggers, the threetrack<br />
skier puts considerable premoureon<br />
his h<strong>and</strong>s. Consequently,<br />
blood circulation may be impaired.<br />
The h<strong>and</strong>s can get quite<br />
cold, necessitating various techniques<br />
<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> rest<strong>or</strong>ing circulation.<br />
These techniques include swinging<br />
the arms vig<strong>or</strong>ously, shaking<br />
the h<strong>and</strong>s from the wrists, <strong>and</strong><br />
beating the h<strong>and</strong>s together. Mittens<br />
are suggested since they are<br />
generally warmer than gloves.<br />
Skiing Instruction<br />
Good equipment <strong>and</strong> competent<br />
instruction is essential to the skier<br />
<strong>with</strong> amputation. The following<br />
manuals are also suggested:<br />
°The Winter Park Amputee Ski<br />
Teaching System by Hal<br />
O'Leary, 1974<br />
R[).Box7G<br />
Hideaway Park, CO 80450<br />
Technique by Jim Winthers<br />
National Amputee Skiers<br />
Association<br />
3738 Walnut Avenue<br />
Carmichael, CA 95608<br />
Amputee Ski Technique by Hal<br />
Schroeder <strong>and</strong> Lee Perry,<br />
1965<br />
P<strong>or</strong>tl<strong>and</strong> Juni<strong>or</strong> Chamber of<br />
Commerce<br />
824 S .W Fifth Avenue<br />
P<strong>or</strong>tl<strong>and</strong>, OR 97204<br />
Alpine Manua/ by Jerry<br />
Johnston <strong>and</strong> Susan Clift,<br />
1978<br />
Canadian Association <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong><br />
Disabled Skiing, Box 307<br />
Kimberly, B .C. VIA249, Canada<br />
There are many <strong>or</strong>ganizations<br />
available to help the disabled individuel<br />
get started <strong>or</strong> restarted in<br />
skiing. Some of these are:<br />
- United States Ski Assoc.<br />
Central Division<br />
Program <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the H<strong>and</strong>icapped<br />
<strong>and</strong> NHSRA<br />
N<strong>or</strong>bert Fischer, Direct<strong>or</strong><br />
518 Lake F<strong>or</strong>est Drive<br />
Bay Village, OH 44140<br />
(216)87?-44Q4 <strong>or</strong><br />
(21S)221-4O58<br />
o 52 Association, Inc.<br />
c/o Ellen Weinberger<br />
441 Lexington Ave . Suite 502<br />
New Y<strong>or</strong>k, NY 10017<br />
(212)S88'5281<br />
Association <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> Disabled<br />
Skiing<br />
Box 875, Station M<br />
Calgary, Alberta<br />
T2 P2J6, Canada<br />
oDisabled Skiers Assoc. of B .C.<br />
1200 H<strong>or</strong>nby Street<br />
Vancouver, British Columbia<br />
V6Z 2E2, Canada<br />
(604) 687-3333
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