Holy crap!Wow, thanks for sharing that, @MissySki ! So glad you’re okay.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t only happen when things dangle from the lift. A few years ago, the chin strap on my husband’s helmet got caught on the foot rest as it was being raised, and he was almost dragged around the top of the lift by his neck. The liftie stopped the lift after everyone started screaming, and it was pretty scary. Luckily, he was okay.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t only happen when things dangle from the lift. A few years ago, the chin strap on my husband’s helmet got caught on the foot rest as it was being raised, and he was almost dragged around the top of the lift by his neck. The liftie stopped the lift after everyone started screaming, and it was pretty scary. Luckily, he was okay.
This is such a pet peeve of mine. My little u8s do this, thinking they're saving time, and I remind them that they may be able to manage getting off with pole straps on, but they can easily trip up others.Very scary, @MissySki.
To add to the coat tied around the waist and the gloves warnings, don't use your ski poles as you get off the lift. I've seen it and been involved many times, as they stand up off the lift someone plants their poles between or under my skis leading to an off balance unload or a crash. Worse is when they've wrapped their pole straps around their wrists so letting go doesn't separate us.
That will change for me as well - I always felt if I had a secure ski specific pack it wasn’t that much different than a jacket. Not taking any chances now.I usually ski with a pack out West, and never take it off when I get on the lift.. . Needless to say that will change going forward.
That will change for me as well - I always felt if I had a secure ski specific pack it wasn’t that much different than a jacket. Not taking any chances now.
Being on the chair with you and helplessly watching this happen was horrid. So much relief when we all knew you were relatively unscathed - frankly astounding with how horizontal you flew around the corner!