Using a T-Bar on a snowboard for the first time can be a frightening experience. It requires balance, timing, and a little bit of luck! Here is an article to ride a T-Bar on a snowboard safely.

Steps

  1. 1
    Approach the queue at a slow speed. This is for your dignity and others safety.
  2. 2
    Once you've stopped remove your non-leading foot from the binding. Your right foot for regulars and your left for goofy should be out of the binding
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  3. 3
    While in the line watch other boarders use the T to look for their style of using the T.
  4. 4
    Just as the last user gets towed along, step into the path of the T-Bar. Point the nose (front) of the board up the mountain with your foot on the heel side edge of your board. This gives the attendant a place to put the T.
  5. 5
    When the attendant pulls down the T-Bar grab the vertical part of the T with your left (regular) or right (goofy) hand. Make sure you hold tightly.
  6. 6
    When the T-Bar goes between your legs put your foot slightly in front of the unclipped binding. Now for the fun bit!
  7. 7
    Keep the board pointed straight, keep you knees bent slightly, and pretend your snowboarding as normal!
  8. 8
    When you reach the end of the T-Bar decide what way you are going to exit. Also make sure you are not going to take out anyone on the way.
  9. 9
    Leave the exit as late as possible. When you are ready to leave push the bar out of your legs and carve to a safe spot to bind up and rip up the slopes again!
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Warnings

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Updated: January 10, 2021
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Categories: Snowboarding
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