UPDATE: According to information received February 5 from LOF, the TetraSki demo has been postponed again to a date to be determined in March.

UPDATE: Due to weather conditions, LOF has moved this demonstration of the TetraSki to Thursday, February 7.

PLANTSVILLE — LOF Adaptive Skiers will be providing ski lessons for participants with spinal cord injuries, Thursday, January 31, from 10 am to 3 pm, at Mount Southington in Plantsville, using a new electronic ski that is currently being developed at the University of Utah. Currently, there are only six skis in experimental use around the country, and this is the only one on the East Coast.

This new technology is known as the TetraSki and is, according to LOF organizers, “the world’s first independent alpine sit-ski for any physical disability.” The computer-operated ski allows for people with profound mobility and balance disabilities to ski independently.

LOF has been chosen to get access to this ski for a day of training and to learn about the emerging technology. Some participants will have the opportunity to demo the ski as well. More information regarding the TetraSki can be found at https://www.tetradapt.us/

LOF Adaptive Skiers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts adaptive alpine ski and snowboard events at Mount Southington on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the winter months. Since it was founded in 1992, LOF Adaptive Skiers has helped individuals with disabilities “soar beyond the boundaries” through adaptive sports. Its mission is to build lasting confidence and fulfillment through exposure and professional training in recreational and competitive water and snow skiing to children, adults, and veterans with disabilities.

For more information, contact Joel Zeisler at 203-426-0666 or lofskiers@gmail.com.