Ski Carry Strap for inbound/ slack/ side

[WaterGirl]

Thoughts on inbound/ slack country ski straps -- I don't usually ski w/ a back pack, and everything that has a ski carry mode seems larger than I would want to deal w/ on a lift. I do have a small pack, but its not stable enough for ski carry. Looking for something for 10-15 min hikes to some inbound or side areas - thinking a strap would at least help - I found these tw0 -- any thoughts? Both offer more than just an over the shoulder strap

Both from this site: https://www.storeyourboard.com/ski-accessories/?source=category_nav~all

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  Ski Tote Backpack | Carry Straps | Mountain Goat
  
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    Function Ultralight Ski Carry Strap
    

 

[bounceswoosh]

I have the Function one - the last picture in your post. It is fantastic. Really like it. If you follow the instructions and tighten the two straps in order, your skis won't wobble around. I just keep it in one of my pant pockets at all times in-bounds. (It's bulky if you try to keep it all contained in the pouch, but if you just dedicate a pocket, it can flatten out - I've never had it get knotted up.)

 

[marzNC]

I've had the Mountain Goat for a while. Used it mostly for the little hike to Catherine's at Alta when that's not groomed out. Takes a little practice to get it set up. Especially if it's windy. Small and light enough that I don't mind carrying it around in my small backpack. Can be stuffed in a pocket quickly if I don't want to take the time to put it away neatly.

 

[Kimmyt]

You can also use a length of webbing tied in a loop if you have it laying around, which is what I use.

 

[MrsPlow]

If you did want a pack that can carry skis, the Dakine Heli 12L is excellent (I have the women's specific version). I don't like skiing with a pack but needed something to carry skis on short hikes; it weighs practically nothing, is just big enough for spare gloves and a bit of food, and doesn't get in the way on the lift. I don't even notice it's there when I'm skiing. Also so far shows no signs of wear from a fair few days of admittedly short hikes.

 

[Olesya Chornoguz]

If you did want a pack that can carry skis, the Dakine Heli 12L is excellent (I have the women's specific version). I don't like skiing with a pack but needed something to carry skis on short hikes; it weighs practically nothing, is just big enough for spare gloves and a bit of food, and doesn't get in the way on the lift. I don't even notice it's there when I'm skiing. Also so far shows no signs of wear from a fair few days of admittedly short hikes.

I have Dakine 12L as well, really like it and I fully agree with review above.

 

[marzNC]

You can also use a length of webbing tied in a loop if you have it laying around, which is what I use.

To get an idea of how to use webbing, here are pics of setting up at Aspen Highlands for hiking the Bowl. The Highlands Ski Patrol sell the straps for people who show up without anything, or want a souvenir.

https://www.skinet.com/skiing/photo-gallery/how-carry-your-skis-bootpack