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2. Buckling up:
We recommend unlocking/opening all seat belts and retaining straps before getting into the unit. After
transferring into the bi-ski,
1- Lean forward and position your pelvis as far to the rear of the seat as possible.
2-Straighten up and make sure your legs are evenly positioned. You may need assistance to do this.
3-Pull up the evacuation harness loop located between your thighs and feed the right end of the seat
belt through this loop and then through the seat belt buckle.
4-Pull tight, wiggle to the rear of the seat and pull tight again. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
PART OF BUCKLING UP! It prepares your evacuation system for instant use and properly
positions you in your seat.
5-Buckle the foot, knee and thigh straps, then the chest and shoulder straps if you have them.
REMEMBER THE SNUGGER YOU FIT IN YOUR SEAT AND ON THE BISKI, THE MORE
CONTROL YOU WILL HAVE WHEN SKIING. Your Glove Seating System is the equivalent of a
ski boot.
3. Preparing for the chairlift:
The Bi-Unique has two positions, “load” and “skiing”. Get as close to the ski lift as possible in the
“skiing position”. That is, wait as long as possible before pumping the jack to the load position. When
you are close to the chairlift, reach under your right knee and turn the pump valve forward, then pump
the jack handle to the full up position. With your outriggers upright, push yourself toward the loading
spot.
PLEASE NOTE: if your ski buddy is positioning/pushing you, have them lift up under the rear of the
seat and then push forward to minimize putting undue strain on the frame.
4. Loading on the chair:
Bi-Unique users employ numerous techniques for loading depending on their skill levels, the rules of
the ski area, and the specifics of the lift station. It is your responsibility to check out the requirements
of the area you will be skiing. At the lift, inform the attendants of your needs. The lift attendants will
slow down or stop the chair as necessary. It is not their job to physically assist you in getting on the
chair. That is you and your ski buddy’s job!!!
5. On the chairlift:
Once on the chair, the trip wire automatically pulls the pump valve lever to the rear making your ski
ready for unloading. Unclip the carabineer and loop the strap around some part of the chair lift frame.
You want to take as much slack out of the retention strap as possible. This keeps you from falling too
far. Your retention strap protects you from falling off the chair should you lean too far forward or have
sudden jolts be experienced on your ride up. Like seat belts on a car, your retention strap can only help
you if you use it!!!
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend using the retention strap and carabineer provided. We recommend
that you let your ski buddy buckle and release the retention strap.
6. Preparing to Unload:
Wait until you are as close as possible to the off-load ramp before:
1-Unbuckling the carabineer and releasing the retention strap.
2-Clip it back on the either the rear grabs handle or the carabineer loop provided.
3-Hold on to the chairlift. Raise the safety bar if needed.
