I used to ski quite a lot, nordic and alpine when i was in the army. Two years ago i damaged my lower spine at work as a police officer, i can walk short distances, but cannot hold weight on my legs etc, or stand for long. I want to live life to the fullest, and want to try some form of ski-ing again, and am asking if anyone in a similar cirumstance has found a way to do this with a damaged spine?
2007-12-04 10:47:15 · 5 answers · asked by Mark l 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
You could try sitting still in the snow?
2007-12-04 10:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yeah man, I've volunteered for the Adaptive Sports Foundation for the past six years at Windham Mountain. We are ski instructors for people w/ physical and cognitive disabilities. Compared to some of the people who ski with us, it sounds like you far exceed the physical ability requirements to ski. What you would probably need are outriggers (http://www.superlite.org ) just to get a little weight off of your legs. This in no way affects your ability to speed or make turns. Its really a great tool. If it still puts too much pressure on your back, Sitskiing or Mono-skiing is an amazing way to get 110% of the thrill of skiing. Adaptive programs are popping up all across the country. Most major mountains have programs. Call the closest resort to you and ask them if the have one. If they don't, ask where the closest one is. Its great to have everyone participating in the sport. Recently, as a terrible side effect of the war, soldiers and Marines who are injured in combat are being invited (cost free) to ski with their new injuries. Injuries should never set you back in life. Get out and enjoy the mountains before global warming really starts to beat us over the head.
http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/america/newsletter/images/2006-04/ni20060411a3_hi.jpg
2007-12-05 03:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by deej1188 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Many large resorts have disabled skiing programs. They have programs for blind people, amputees and paraplegics, so there should be something for you.
http://www.disabledwintersport.com.au/Pages/links.htm Australia
http://www.disabledskiing.ca/ Canada
http://skicentral.com/adaptive.html Lotsa Links
http://www.usskiteam.com/public/special.php?dId=5 US Team
2007-12-04 19:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by iansand 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have seen people use these bicycle/skis. I hear they are easy to use, but I don't know how heavy they are. You may need someone to take it up for you. I hope you are not putting any disability pay in jeopardy by trying to have some fun in the snow...
2007-12-04 19:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mary J 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
what about sledging?
2007-12-04 19:00:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋