Sitski

Sitski makes it possible for wheelchair users to ski

Description
A lined fiberglass seat is mounted on a monoski. The Sitski has soft suspension and adjustable seat angle/foot bar. The fiberglas seat is available in widths of 36, 40 and 44 cm. Ski/seat height: 30/60 cm. The ski is a Head, hourglass ski.

Model: Tornado Touring

Authors comments
The Tornado Touring Sitski is easy to turn, well-balanced and with clear suspension. Riders sit warm and comfortably on the seat. Sitski can be rented from Nordic Sitski or Hundfjället in Sälen. Sitski is also available for children. Additional information is available at hem.fyristorg.com/NordicSitski/html-hemsida-2002/index.html (last checked August 2012)

Manufacturer
Nordic Sitski

Purchased from
Nordic Sitski

Paid for by
The user

Editors comments
Sitski is appropriate for persons who have good balance when seated, "low spinal injury", poor or no walking ability or "high injury" and good arm strength.
See also www.totalskidskolan.z.se
and Tessier, www.dualski.com/en/gamme-complete/ (last checked August 2012)

Tip is dated from 2007

Categories for this tip
recreation, leisure » winter sports, Tips and tricks from people with Low paraplegia (Th11- S1, ASIA A, B).

Related tips: 6

	Transfer from wheelchair to Sitski People with strong arms can manage transfers between wheelchair and sitski without problems Tip is dated from 2007.
	Attachment belt for legs on Sitski The belt helps a person with impaired leg function to sit securely on a sitski Tip is dated from 2007.
	Ride skilift with sitski A rope attached to the sitski makes it possible to ride the ski lift Tip is dated from 2007.
	Riding a Sitski With Sitski a wheelchair user can ski with others on the same terms and manage independently on all lifts and slopes Tip is dated from 2007.
	Ski poles for Sitski Tornado flip poles are flexible and work well when riding on sitski Tip is dated from 2007.
	Clothing for riding on sitski Several layers of thin, warm clothing are appropriate for a person who rides on a sitski Tip is dated from 2007.