Downhill Adventures - James Taubman Sit ski

During the summer at the Neuromuscular Centre, Disability Snow Sports came to give a demonstration of the “Sit Ski” and to give our clients here the opportunity to try it out at the centre.  James was enthusiastic, and gave it a go!  A few other people in our community also tried it out and enjoyed the very positive and informative demonstration.

James wanted to take this one step further, and a week later he had booked himself at the “Chill Factore” in Manchester to make his dream a reality!  James tells me he had very little time to dwell on it which he felt was for the best!

James wrapped up warm in plenty of layers and went with his career to Chill Factore - His carer also went on the slope. The experience was a one hour session - up and down the slope roughly about eight to ten goes.

James was very confident as the staff at the Chill Factore made him feel comfortable and reassured him that his safety was paramount.

James was attached to a lift to take him to the top of the slope.  He tell me he was nervous the first time but after this he was buzzing and was ready to go again ! James also had a guide behind him doing all the steering and manoeuvring. He soon got over his fear!  He tells me It was an unforgettable experience.

James would highly recommend trying out the “Sit Skiing” at Chill Factore.  He found it something out of the ordinary.  He was also pleased that he could participate in this sport and take on the challenge and that his disability was not a barrier to him taking part in such an activity. James would like to take on a mountain and a skiing trip in the future!  Go James - we look forward to hearing all about your next adventure!