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Show Ski (Safety) Tip of the Week Carry 'em Right X - tJ ; few aW--j uj Park City Resort Ski Patrol Director, Mel Fletcher steps into the Ski Tip pictures pic-tures this week to offer a Ski Safety Tip ' how to succeed at carrying your skis with-out with-out dinging your buddy. "Crowded ski areas, can be pretty haz-': haz-': ardous with people carrying skis, poles and " other objects on the way to and from the slopes," says Mel. "However-, there are two basic and acceptable ac-ceptable ways for adults to carry skis and poles around people with the least chance of an accident: Tips up or tips down. "Small children can use a different "cradle" approach due to the shortness of . their skis." The accompanying photos illustrate proper pro-per and improper carrying, methods, with the assistance of Monica and Jeff. WRONG: TIPS FLYING The typical ding is caused by the typical ding who not only carries his skis incorrectly incorrect-ly but swivels around without looking. Keep an eye out for them. 4 i? : . - II. ADULT: TIPS DOWN "In very crowded areas, it's a good idea to ke;p the longest part of your skies in sight in front of you. Grasp them firmly near the bindings and keep! the tips low to the ground as you walk. Keep your poles tog-ther by holding them near the center of fhe shafts." ADULT: TIPS UP "In less crowded areas, it may be more comfortable to carry your skis on your shoulder, but keep close to the body. Grasp th? skies just under the binding and hold them firmly together if they aren't tied together. CHILD: SKIS CRADDLED "Small children find it easiest to carry their skis and poles craddled in their arms. With short skis and limited strength and coordination coor-dination they have less of a problem using this method than others." |