Individuals use one ski and two outriggers, which are forearm crutches with ski tips mounted to the bases. Primarily used by people who have one stronger leg. Disabilities might include leg amputations, post-polio or trauma that affects primarily one leg. Individuals use two skis and outriggers or a walker. Disabilities might include cerebral palsy, post polio, spina bifida, arthrogryposis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, congenital defect or traumatic injury.
Individuals ski in a rigid seat mounted to two asymmetrically cut skis.
This equipment provides greater stability than a mono-ski and is used by people who use wheelchairs or ambulate with difficulty using crutches, canes or walkers. It is designed for people with double amputations and spinal cord injuries. Other disabilities might include spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. Most students learn to ski auditorially with a guide who uses talk and touch to replace the function of vision. People with visual impairments are capable of being taught to ski in a very short period of time and can become very proficient and capable of skiing moderate to difficult terrain, including moguls.