used2scrap
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Post by used2scrap on Nov 11, 2018 0:05:12 GMT
(Not me, but I need a good distraction thread). Anyone care to discuss your thoughts on skiing with a 6 month old baby in a front carrier? Downhill, not cross country.
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Post by lisae on Nov 11, 2018 0:06:54 GMT
I don't ski or have children but it sounds like an absolutely idiotic thing to do. Bordering on reckless endangerment of a child, IMO.
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Post by elaine on Nov 11, 2018 0:11:46 GMT
The biggest issue I have is that if it is at a resort, no matter how good skier with baby is, you have no control over when some out-of-control idiot on a slope that is too challenging for him/her comes barreling into you and takes you out.
So, no, not a good or safe idea, IMO.
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trollie
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Post by trollie on Nov 11, 2018 0:12:56 GMT
I try to not be too judgy, but I think not.
Cross country, yes. Snowshoeing, yes. Downhill skiing would seem to be too dangerous.
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Post by trollie on Nov 11, 2018 0:14:27 GMT
The biggest issue I have is that if it is at a resort, no matter how good skier with baby is, you have no control over when some out-of-control idiot on a slope that is too challenging for him/her comes barreling into you and takes you out. So, no, not a good or safe idea, IMO. Forgot about the other skiers. A definite NO for me. I won't even ski on the weekends because of how busy it can be. |
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Post by dewryce on Nov 11, 2018 0:14:29 GMT
Nope.
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Post by mom on Nov 11, 2018 0:19:03 GMT
A definite nope for me.
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Post by busy on Nov 11, 2018 0:20:13 GMT
That sounds super dangerous. No way. No matter how good of a skier you are, there are too many variables that are beyond your control that could cause an accident.
I'd also say no to cross-country. A friends' son broke his nose and orbital bone, got a very severe concussion, and nearly lost his eye in a cross-country accident WITH a helmet on. It was during a race, so going faster than usual but still, it was because he hit ice he didn't see, lost control and ran face first into a tree. Could happen to anyone at any time.
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Post by dewryce on Nov 11, 2018 0:31:19 GMT
The biggest issue I have is that if it is at a resort, no matter how good skier with baby is, you have no control over when some out-of-control idiot on a slope that is too challenging for him/her comes barreling into you and takes you out. So, no, not a good or safe idea, IMO. Not just another skier, but a patch of ice, a rock just below a thin film of snow, loose or broken fittings. Why take that risk? Falls can get ugly, even deadly. I completely understand wanting to start them early, have them develop a love of the sport, make them part of the experience, etc. Wait a year or two until they can walk, strap some skis on them, and get them lessons. It's a short fall for them and they pick it up fast. Until then, encourage their love of winter sports by playing in the snow with them, taking them on sleds, even on safer ski lifts...but drop them at a children's facility before you hit the slopes yourselves. |
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 11, 2018 0:33:57 GMT
Hell no. That is dangerous and dumb. I don't care how good of skier you are, accidents happen.
There are other skiers and trees and other hazards and if a baby is small enough to be in a carrier, their head is too fragile even in a helmet.
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 11, 2018 0:34:36 GMT
Or you could land on the baby in the snow and suffocate it.
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 11, 2018 0:36:59 GMT
That would be a huge pile of nope for me. I have seen too many accidents with skiers who lose control. Also there are sometimes issues with the lifts and trying to get off one that shuts down would be rough. Wondering why the people/parents can't tag team and ski half the day and sit in the lodge with the baby the other half. My very judgey pants thinks it is probably some guy who refuses to put his kid first. I was in a store today with a guy who was there with two of his kids. He was not paying any attention to them and kept saying things that he clearly wanted everyone else to know. Their mom was off doing something she wanted to do today and he had to babysit. I listened to them for about 30 minutes in the store.
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Post by epeanymous on Nov 11, 2018 0:45:45 GMT
Is this a real thing? Heck no.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Nov 11, 2018 0:50:29 GMT
No!
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Post by pierkiss on Nov 11, 2018 0:50:43 GMT
This is not a choice I would make.
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used2scrap
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Post by used2scrap on Nov 11, 2018 0:51:52 GMT
That would be a huge pile of nope for me. I have seen too many accidents with skiers who lose control. Also there are sometimes issues with the lifts and trying to get off one that shuts down would be rough. Wondering why the people/parents can't tag team and ski half the day and sit in the lodge with the baby the other half. My very judgey pants thinks it is probably some guy who refuses to put his kid first. I was in a store today with a guy who was there with two of his kids. He was not paying any attention to them and kept saying things that he clearly wanted everyone else to know. Their mom was off doing something she wanted to do today and he had to babysit. I listened to them for about 30 minutes in the store. No single mom, by choice. Claims she can’t afford day care (but apparently can afford a ski pass). She’s selfish and doesn’t think having a baby should change her life. Ugh. It’s all sorts of a bad idea. |
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 11, 2018 0:54:24 GMT
That would be a huge pile of nope for me. I have seen too many accidents with skiers who lose control. Also there are sometimes issues with the lifts and trying to get off one that shuts down would be rough. Wondering why the people/parents can't tag team and ski half the day and sit in the lodge with the baby the other half. My very judgey pants thinks it is probably some guy who refuses to put his kid first. I was in a store today with a guy who was there with two of his kids. He was not paying any attention to them and kept saying things that he clearly wanted everyone else to know. Their mom was off doing something she wanted to do today and he had to babysit. I listened to them for about 30 minutes in the store. No single mom, by choice. Claims she can’t afford day care (but apparently can afford a ski pass). She’s selfish and doesn’t think having a baby should change her life. Ugh. It’s all sorts of a bad idea. I have more compassion for a single parent. That would be hard, but still I think it sounds irresponsible. |
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Post by SockMonkey on Nov 11, 2018 0:54:39 GMT
Fucking stupid.
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 11, 2018 0:54:43 GMT
I can't think of any activity, other than walking or housework, that is safe with a baby in a front carrier.
I'm surprised any ski hill would allow this.
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Post by elaine on Nov 11, 2018 0:57:26 GMT
I can't think of any activity, other than walking or housework, that is safe with a baby in a front carrier. I'm surprised any ski hill would allow this. Has she actually done it yet? I, too, have a hard time imagining lift operators allowing her on a lift with baby strapped on front. It has lawsuit written all over it. |
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Post by MichyM on Nov 11, 2018 0:59:42 GMT
Wow, that's definitely one I've never seen. And not anything I'd ever do, even when I was a younger and better skier. Is this something you witnessed personally?
ETA: Just saw your second post. Still a hard no. My sister, who was NOT accident prone) ran into a tree and got a concussion. She also broke her leg another time while skiing.
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Post by ntsf on Nov 11, 2018 1:05:00 GMT
as a former ski instructor.. no. pregnant? maybe up to 6-7 months.. not an infant. out of control others...
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used2scrap
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Post by used2scrap on Nov 11, 2018 1:07:58 GMT
I can't think of any activity, other than walking or housework, that is safe with a baby in a front carrier. I'm surprised any ski hill would allow this. Has she actually done it yet? I, too, have a hard time imagining lift operators allowing her on a lift with baby strapped on front. It has lawsuit written all over it. She posted a picture today on Facebook. I’m really surprised she was allowed on the lifts. Then again there might not be a policy about it, because common sense should be enough. |
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Post by dewryce on Nov 11, 2018 1:13:15 GMT
Has she actually done it yet? I, too, have a hard time imagining lift operators allowing her on a lift with baby strapped on front. It has lawsuit written all over it. She posted a picture today on Facebook. I’m really surprised she was allowed on the lifts. Then again there might not be a policy about it, because common sense should be enough. People like her are the reason we have warnings like "caution: coffee may be hot." |
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Post by dewryce on Nov 11, 2018 1:15:41 GMT
I can't think of any activity, other than walking or housework, that is safe with a baby in a front carrier. I'm surprised any ski hill would allow this. Has she actually done it yet? I, too, have a hard time imagining lift operators allowing her on a lift with baby strapped on front. It has lawsuit written all over it. Not on skis anyway. But I would be okay with a lift with a bar, if the operator stopped it for her. Maybe one of those that takes you to a restaurant at the top of the mountain. |
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Post by SockMonkey on Nov 11, 2018 1:16:05 GMT
She posted a picture today on Facebook. I’m really surprised she was allowed on the lifts. Then again there might not be a policy about it, because common sense should be enough. People like her are the reason we have warnings like "caution: coffee may be hot."  |
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Post by elaine on Nov 11, 2018 1:16:23 GMT
Has she actually done it yet? I, too, have a hard time imagining lift operators allowing her on a lift with baby strapped on front. It has lawsuit written all over it. She posted a picture today on Facebook. I’m really surprised she was allowed on the lifts. Then again there might not be a policy about it, because common sense should be enough.  |
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 11, 2018 1:17:40 GMT
That would be a huge pile of nope for me. I have seen too many accidents with skiers who lose control. Also there are sometimes issues with the lifts and trying to get off one that shuts down would be rough. Wondering why the people/parents can't tag team and ski half the day and sit in the lodge with the baby the other half. My very judgey pants thinks it is probably some guy who refuses to put his kid first. I was in a store today with a guy who was there with two of his kids. He was not paying any attention to them and kept saying things that he clearly wanted everyone else to know. Their mom was off doing something she wanted to do today and he had to babysit. I listened to them for about 30 minutes in the store. No single mom, by choice. Claims she can’t afford day care (but apparently can afford a ski pass). She’s selfish and doesn’t think having a baby should change her life. Ugh. It’s all sorts of a bad idea. you make choices in life. If you can't afford daycare, you don't fo skiing |
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Post by dewryce on Nov 11, 2018 1:19:09 GMT
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 11, 2018 1:27:04 GMT
Big nope from me too. There are too many unpredictable variables that make it crazy and unsafe.
On a somewhat related note, my DD and I go roller skating at an indoor rink and it always surprises me when the DJ has to tell people not to carry young children in their arms while they’re skating. It is a posted rule, but it really should be plain common sense. I realize people think they’re awesome and all that, but all it takes is for there to be a coin or other object that someone accidentally dropped on the rink for even the best skater to be taken out if they hit it.
It’s one thing to ski or skate at YOUR OWN risk, and another thing entirely to put a helpless child at risk.
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