Adaptive Snow Sports Equipment Available in NZ

In 2002 a project was initiated by Disabled Snowsports NZ to equip the major ski areas around New Zealand with adaptive equipment. Each ski area that holds adaptive equipment on behalf of Disabled Snowsports works in partnership with Adaptive Snow Sports to support an adaptive programme.

This has been generously added to by a number of contributors to keep this equipment current and in good repair.

Members of Adaptive Snow Sports have priority and pay a reduced rental on this equipment. It is recommended that you contact the mountain before your visit to book any equipment you require in advance.

The following table lists the adaptive equipment that is currently available to hire at mountains in New Zealand. If you want to speak to someone about what equipment would suit you please contact our national office, your local branch or adaptive programme.

 

Image	Description	Availability	Guideline Hire/day
	Two-Track Stand up alpine skiing. For those that can support and balance their body weight. Bibs can be used by visually impaired skiers and their guides so other users of the slopes can identify them. People with these impairments might 2-track: visual impairments, cognitive impairments.	Hire equipment available at all mountains	Check with your local mountain
	Three-Track Stand up skiing using one ski and two hand-held outriggers. People with these impairments might 3-track: amputees, post-polio.	Cardrona Mt Dobson Mt Hutt Remarkables Whakapapa	Members $10 Non Members $20
	Four-Track Stand up skiing using two skis with two hand-held outriggers for balance. Designed for those with leg strength and/or stability issues. People with these impairments might 4-track: cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, post-polio, spinal cord injury, stroke, muscular dystrophy, Spina Bifida, amputees.	Cardrona Mt Dobson Mt Hutt Remarkables Whakapapa	Members $10 Non Members $20
	Mono-Ski A seat mounted on a single ski through a spring suspension system. Outriggers are used for balance and propulsion on flat snow. Designed to be skied independently on all terrain. Mono-skis are used by people with lower limb impairments with reasonable balance. People with these impairments might mono-ski: brain trauma, double amputee, post-polio, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, spina-bifida.	Cardrona Mt Hutt Remarkables Whakapapa	Members $20 Non Members $40
	Bi-Ski A sit ski with a moulded bucket seat and two skis. Can be used with hand-held or fixed outriggers. The skier moves their head, shoulders or hand-held outriggers to turn the bi-ski. Generally a support person tethers the bi-ski for safety. Bi-skis are used by people with upper and lower limb impairments and with poor balance. People with these impairments might bi-ski: cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, amputees, high level spinal cord injury, severe epilepsy, Spina Bifida, severe balance impairment.	Cardrona Mt Hutt Remarkables Whakapapa	Members $20 Non Members $40
	Nordic A sit ski with two nordic skis under a seat. The skis run in pre-cut tracks on groomed trails, and poles are used to spike the snow to generate the skating motion. Nordic skiing can have a higher comfort level than alpine skiing as the sport is done at a lower pace. People with these impairments might nordic ski: brain trauma, double amputee, post-polio, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, spina-bifida.	Snow Farm	Members $20 Non Members $40
	Snowboarding Boarders stand up, some with hand-held outriggers that can be used for balance. People with these impairments might snowboard: visual impairments, cognitive impairments, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, post-polio, spinal cord injury, stroke, muscular dystrophy, Spina Bifida, amputees.	Hire equipment available at all mountains	Check with your local mountain
	Outriggers Elbow crutches with the tip section of a ski pivoted on the bottom of the crutch. Some outriggers have adjustable brakes attached to the back edge of the ski to give some speed control. Outriggers are used to aid balance and/or to give support. Outriggers are used by mono-skiers, bi-skiers and standing skiers needing aid with balance.	Cardrona Mt Dobson Mt Hutt Remarkables Whakapapa	Members $10 Non Members $20
	Ski links (Ski bra) A device that is clamped onto the tips of a pair of skis. It stops the ski tips from crossing or from spreading too far apart. Ski Links are useful for people with weakness in their legs.	Cardrona Mt Dobson Mt Hutt Remarkables Whakapapa	Members Deposit Non Members $10
	Helmets Recommended for all skiers or snowboarders, and required for users of mono-skis or bi-skis.	Hire equipment available at all mountains	Check with your local mountain

 

Damage to Equipment

There is an acceptable level of wear and tear expected for DSNZ’s adaptive equipment. DSNZ does not condone the reckless use of equipment and it is up to the individual to repair any damage to hired equipment or to replace damaged items.