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Carrying ski's

12 replies

WelshMoth · 09/02/2016 06:46

I'm going solo parentis with the DC next week ad we have a shuttle bus to get to the ski stations. Have had luxury of ski in ski out in the past without DC so this could be a challenge.

Are there any good 'tools' or straps that I can buy to carry more than I pair of ski's comfortably?

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anotherdayanothersquabble · 09/02/2016 07:21

I use a hiking rucksack with side straps and put a pair of skis on each side, carry mine and kids carry poles. I use Velcro straps on the skis so they don't slide apart. DC's are 9 and 6.

jo164 · 09/02/2016 11:21

Is there the option of renting a ski locker near to the lift station? We have a 5 min walk with young children and this saves a lot of hassle in the morning!

PatriciaHolm · 09/02/2016 11:31

This sort of thing?

www.amazon.co.uk/Skiweb-Ski-Carrier-Classic-Design/dp/B00M0T2ERQ/ref=pd_cp_200_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1K0N3C6WMD4XAQSEV32T

MrsGuyOfGisbo · 09/02/2016 13:34

Oh, god I used to have this problem! Rucksack with straps for skis - IKEA bag for poles...

clam · 11/02/2016 18:52

You can do a clever little manoeuvre with the pole loops so you carry them horizontal like a shopping bag. No idea how to describe it, but ski ties help. A lot.

Gattabianca · 11/02/2016 20:54

I agree with Jo. Hire a locker. It will make your life so much easier.

clam · 11/02/2016 22:09

But they're quite expensive, if I recall correctly. That my or may not be a consideration.

Gattabianca · 11/02/2016 22:39

It would be worth it for me.
If you're renting you should be able to store your equipment in the shop each day, though obviously that only helps if the shop is close to the lift.

andadietcoke · 11/02/2016 22:43

I have the skiweb. So easy - straps round skis and poles and you just put the strap on your shoulder. Folds up really small to go in your ski jacket pocket.

Trickydecision · 12/02/2016 13:03

In the olden days I had a similar thing to the skiweb, and loved it. Now it is a condition of my going on ski holidays that my skis are always carried everywhere by DH or DSs. I do the decent thing and carry their poles.
OP might have to wait a few years before that option is available.

Gattabianca · 12/02/2016 20:05

tricky DS is 3 so prob a bit mean for me to insist on that now but in 15 years I hope I can implement that rule

MrsGuyOfGisbo · 12/02/2016 20:21

The youngest DC (5) used to carry the poles, the elder one (7) carried one ski, and I carried 5 skis

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