To Carrying your skis on your shoulder is the most common way, but not always the most stylish and practical way to carry them..
When going from the lift to the coffee shop, it may be easiest to attach the undersides of your skis to each other and carry them on your shoulder. But for all other occasions, we recommend a carrying strap for your skisThink Hands-Free, for real.
Strap your skis together to make them easier to carry
Wrap the buckle around the skis above and below the binding, securing with the carborundum fastener.
You hang the carrying strap over your shoulder or back.
Your hands are now free for more important tasks!
We've seen so many different variations on how to carry your skis that we actually created a poster of them.
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Or have you tried taking your kids with you and seeing how far they can carry their skis themselves? A fairly normal 5-year-old can ski well, but getting to the slope from the car usually takes a lot of effort.
Should you put on your ski boots by the car or at the slope?
Our experience is that it is actually usually easier to put on ski boots once you are at the slope. It will be easier for the children to walk in their regular shoes. But then someone has to carry the boots too. That is a challenge in itself. Many newer ski boots have buckles so you can hang them over your shoulder or around your neck. This makes it a lot easier.
How do you carry both your own and your children's skis?
Well, with sweat and a bit of persistence. Throw everything in your arms and trudge away.
There are of course more ways to solve it. The adults can share the burden. You make sure to bring more adult children. You kindly ask an adult to help.
For those of you who do not have these conditions, carrying straps a very good alternative. Strap the skis and also the poles together, and you can easily hang them over your shoulder or back.
For many younger children, they just ski, and then they can actually carry the skis themselves. When the weight is distributed over the entire body, there is no problem.
Does it make that much of a difference?
A ski strap actually makes your whole day so much easier. You get everything – skis and poles – in one package, so you don’t have to struggle with carrying them separately. Plus, it keeps your hands free, which is great when you need to carry other things or just want to be able to move easily between the parking lot and the slopes. And the best part is that the strap is small and handy, so you can just put it in your pocket or backpack when you don’t need it. It works equally well for both children and adults, so it’s perfect if you want the kids to be able to carry their own equipment. Plus, it keeps everything in place, so nothing slips apart.