New Ski Carrier

[skibum4ever]

I just found a new way to carry my skis when walking in from the parking lot. These were a gift from a friend who knows that I struggle a bit when parking far away from the slopes.

It's called the Stevie Strap after the inventor's granddaughter. Apparently they are a new start-up and very responsive to questions.

www.thesteviestrap.com

The strap is very small and fits easily into my sleeve pocket.

 

[Tony Storaro]

Ermm....perhaps a stupid question, but if you gonna do that why not just turn around one of the poles?

 

[Johnny V.]

Looks just like a Texas suitcase.....................

 

[Uncle-A]

I just found a new way to carry my skis when walking in from the parking lot. These were a gift from a friend who knows that I struggle a bit when parking far away from the slopes.

It's called the Stevie Strap after the inventor's granddaughter. Apparently they are a new start-up and very responsive to questions.

www.thesteviestrap.com

The strap is very small and fits easily into my sleeve pocket.


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That is interesting, I use to reverse the poles and put the basket of one pole through the straps of the other pole and they hold the skis in the same way. I don't know how many people do that but it does work. I guess you can use the new gadget if you wanted, what are they charging for this new gadget?

 

[Uncle-A]

Looks just like a Texas suitcase.....................

What is a Texas Suitcase?

 

[Bad Bob]

Looks just like a Texas suitcase.....................

No, totally different. Somebody is making a profit.

 

[Tony Storaro]

What is a Texas Suitcase?

What you explained in your first post

P.S. I had to google it as well.

 

[DB Cooper]

I saw someone use something similar at canyons the other day but instead of replicating the Texas suitcase there was a cuff attached near the tips and another near the tails with a long strap attaching the two cuffs. The carrier was able to put the strap over one shoulder and carry the skis kinda like a rifle.

 

[raytseng]

I think any strap product has got to be over the shoulder or on your back that frees up hands so you can carry the 2nd pair of skis that you got roped into carrying; Then you got to match or beat the $10 Aspen highlands bowl strap on some factor (most likely bulkiness or ease of adjustability) (many contendors on amazon).

 

[Jilly]

I saw someone use something similar at canyons the other day but instead of replicating the Texas suitcase there was a cuff attached near the tips and another near the tails with a long strap attaching the two cuffs. The carrier was able to put the strap over one shoulder and carry the skis kinda like a rifle.

Lots of ski shops and resorts sold those with advertising on them. Souvenirs.

 

[Henry]

Amazon YYST Ski Tote, $18

 

[Blue Streak]

It's how you get your skis from your King Ranch F250 to the River Run gondola.

 

[Ecimmortal]

What is a Texas Suitcase?

It's kind of like a Houston Handbag.


Also, why is it so hard for people to carry skis?

 

[Dwight]

 

[Johnny V.]

Always good to review the video before and during the ski season just to make sure you get the carrying types correct and see how many you can spot. Most elusive is the "hobo", although I did see that once at Steamboat a few years ago.........................

 

[Ogg]

I learned to use the local a long time ago so I would at least look like I knew what I was doing walking to the lodge. There is also an error on the boyfriend. He should be carrying the poles too.

 

[crgildart]

Amazon YYST Ski Tote, $18

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Next time they are skiing in the rain or wet snow they will be wondering why their back is getting wet.. All the tiny cuts their ski edges made in the shell of there jacket while carrying them like that..

 

[crgildart]

My kids do the Texas Suitcase but use the Velcro ski straps ti reinforce it and keep the pole straps from sliding around on the ski as much..

 

[Joby Graham]

It's kind of like a Houston Handbag.


Also, why is it so hard for people to carry skis?

Carry skis? I've seen newbies on rentals "cross country skiing" back to the rental shop over the pavers at Steamboat's base area.

 

[skibum4ever]

Carry skis? I've seen newbies on rentals "cross country skiing" back to the rental shop over the pavers at Steamboat's base area.

Early in our ski career, we saw 3 skiers ski across the asphalt parking lot toward their cars. When my husband asked they told him "They're rentals!"