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Designed
by taking the best of existing designs like the US built Kan-ski,
I measured the amount I needed to widen the cage to suit a bum
needing a 17" wheelchair, designed both a new cage and a
plywood ski, and had them built. It cost a lot less than a commercial
ski (but only best materials were used so not cheap to build),
and was tailored to my size and lack of ability.
The
ski is 2100 mm long, quite wide at 350 mm, and made of three layers
of 6 mm marine plywood glued together with special marine epoxy.
This makes it incredibly strong and not too floaty - making it
easier to start off. I found the foam core fibreglass skis very
difficult to try to stabilise under me when starting as they try
to pop out from under and tip you over. It has a notch at the
front with a block that holds onto the ski-rope making starts
much easier for a quad with limited strength like me.
One
handle is a standard single handle with a toggle for the easy-up
starting block. Second handle (see photos at top) is made from
an alloy 'cow-horn' style racing bike handle, threaded with ski
rope and with padding at the curves, it allows a C5-C6 quad like
me to hold on with my forearms hooked under instead of through.
Much easier to get into position and a stronger grip. I can now
ski up to 10 miles in one hit with my grip being OK only my body
starts to collapse down onto my knees, making breathing difficult.
The handle is still safe as it is very easy to release, all I
need to do is relax.
Very
Good Condition. Supplied with ski, seat frame, sling seat, both
handles, spage skeg and a tow rope.
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