How to Get Off a Ski Lift with a Snowboard

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Check large poles that hold up the lift for notices about unloading

   Check to see if you have everything with you.
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   Step 2: such as "Prepare to Unload" Lift the safety bar up when you see that sign.

   Sit sideways so that your board is straight out in front of you to clear ramp.
   
   Stand up slowly when your snowboard can touch the ground. , Allow the chair to push you from behind to give you a boost.
   
   While being pushed, lean your entire body slightly forward (the front tip of the board), about 3-5 degrees, just enough to actually put some of your weight forward.
   
   This will keep you from falling backwards while moving down ramp of the lift.
   
   Look UP and straight ahead.
   
   Do not look down at the floor, look where you are going.
   
   Don’t try to move on your own.
   
   Go straight to clear the ramp. , Don't hit your head on the chair.
   
   Duck a bit and move away from it.
   
   If you do fall try to move out of the way as fast you can.
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   Step 3: Lift the front end of your snowboard up a little when you see the sign that says "Ski tips up".

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   Step 4: Place your foot that is not strapped in on the stomp pad

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   Step 5: located between bindings.

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   Step 6: Move quickly so the people behind you don’t hit you.

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