Skiing is a sport that is enjoyed by many for its fast paced adventure and being able to be outdoors.

Visually impaired people or persons with hearing problems often ski with traditional equipment. It speaks for itself that they do need a guide. In order to give these people balance, little ski's have been mounted on the bottom of their ski poles. It's a proven fact that these changes have made it possible for visionally impaired people to be able to ski.

brain injuries, spina bifida and other spinal column injuries find this a very successful way to ski.

Basically the Mon-ski and the Bi-ski look very similar

Another form of adaptive ski equipment are "outriggers". They are used in combination with other equipment. These hand held crutches have skis mounted on the bottom. They are used for obtaining balance and give the power to steer.

Besides the Mon-ski and Bi-ski we also have four-track, three-track and two-track adaptive ski equipment. These devices are designed to help skiers who can use two skis. These devices help assist with balance and may include the use of outriggers to maintain balance and steering capabilities.

The designers of adaptive ski equipment do not rest. They constantly come up with new solutions for the needs of impaired athletes. Adaptive ski equipment makes it happen for impaired people.

Jack Brutschin

www.skiknowledge.com