Zenister 0 #1 February 8, 2003 just saw a commercial (for a drug company but) where a woman was using a parachute to pull her along on cross country skis. is this a common method of ski travel over flat terrain? what kind of harnesses and canopies do they use? it looked like it might be a pretty efficient method of travel assuming your going downwind..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #2 February 8, 2003 It's actually a ram-air kite. The only manufacturer that I know off-hand is Big Air Kites (A company related to Big Air Sportz, makers of skydiving mains). You probably noticed that the woman in the commercial was also towing a sled. The kites have enough power to lift somebody off of the ground in a strong wind, so they would probably work well enough to pull a skier and her cargo. It would certainly save a lot of energy while crossing big flat stretches of land. By the way, para-ski is an entirely different sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #3 February 8, 2003 I know folks have used various means of getting up-hill, also. Like rounds -- I think there was actually some film of it in one of Warren Millers' movies. Basically a reversed type harness, they just cut away at the top of the hill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #4 February 8, 2003 Yes, you can tow cross-country skiers with highly specialized round canopies. PARA-SKIING is a completely different sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #5 February 8, 2003 Quote Yes, you can tow cross-country skiers with highly specialized round canopies. PARA-SKIING is a completely different sport. OH I know all about Para skiing... I used to skydive at the Ranch.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
