TAKING SKIS OFF

Compared to how complicated it can be to put skis on, this is extremely easy. All you need to do is:

• Make sure you are in a steady position, and will not slide anywhere (generally pointing sideways to the slope).
• Take a ski pole and push down on the lever on the back of the binding, while taking your weight off of the heel of the boot.
• The back of the binding will then release and you can take your boot out. Then just repeat the same again with the other ski.

Taking your weight off of the heel of the boot is very important, or you will not be able to release the boot. It does not matter so much which ski you take off first, although it is generally easier to take off the uphill ski then the downhill ski if on a slope.

Common mistakes:

• Not taking the weight off of the heel
• Not setting yourself up properly so you start sliding while trying to take the skis off

On to the Carrying Skis section.