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on 3/27/2008 That's right, "lose your fear of the unload area." Well said! It's tough, but that's the right attitude. Check out this link for an incredibly detailed account of the chairlift experience: http://www.snowboarding4scaredycats.com/2008/02/5-tips-for-conquering-lift-fear.html
on 2/15/2006 When you are approaching the unload point, lift the bar up and swivel yourself sideways so only one butt cheek is on the seat and your front foot is pointing forward. When you are approaching the ramp, hang your snowboard down so it makes contact with the ramp. Once the board is on the ramp and the chair is pushing you along, place your back foot on your stomp pad, keep your knees bent, your hand on the chair and let it gently push you away.
on 2/8/2006 As you're approaching the unloading area, sit on the very edge of the chairlift. That way you can just hop off. Also, if you really can't get off, some hills allow you to take off your board entirely and just carry it.
on 1/15/2008 First of all, lose your fear of the unload area. Second, you want to stay straight and flat as far as you can go the start breaking on your toe edge, if you panic it is OK to crash.
on 11/22/2005 It helps to keep your knees flexed, this lowers your center of gravity. Steady yourself by resting your hand on the edge of the seat as you dismount (do not grab the seat). I let others get off the ski lift a split second before I do.
on 11/22/2005 Your front foot is the foot that is attached to the binding and the board. By keeping your weight on the front foot, you can control the board's rotation a lot better. Turn your body toward the direction you want to go.
on 11/22/2005 This helps keep the board stay flat and prevents your body from wanting to lean back (and having the board slip out from under you).
on 11/22/2005 Face perpendicular to the slope. Bend your knees and push the side of the board (the one in front of your toes) into the snow, then lift the back end up. Push yourself up with your hands. Don't lean too far forward. If you're having trouble with other methods, try this.
on 11/22/2005 If I have to take a left off a lift, I like to let my heel hang off the board a little (to slow the board down a bit and give me more traction). It helps a lot on steep and icy lift ramps.
on 11/22/2005 I know it sounds stupid but about 30 seconds before you hafta get off close your eyes and imagine yourself doing it perfect! It really works!
on 11/22/2005 If you ride with someone on a lift, don't grab onto each other when unloading! You'll fall. If you are goofy and your friend is regular, YOU should sit on the left side. When you get off you'll be back to back & its easier to turn w/out getting hurt.
on 11/22/2005 It is a lot easier to get off the lift if you have a decent sized stomp pad to step on. A stomp pad is bassically a piece of traction that fits between the bindings. It's a must, and they aren't expensive.
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