In Your Pockets: Tip Tie

Whether you call it Mr. Wiggly, Edgie Wedgie, or Tip Tie, don't try to teach skiing without one in your pocket. Before the tip tie came along, I used to feel that a child had to be at least five before they could ski unaided. With a tip tie, now most four and some three year olds can control their speed down the hill. It attaches to the inside tips (not the very tip!) of the skis and keeps them from separating. To make a "pizza," all the student needs to do is move his feet apart. The tip tie helps older students learn this motion, too. I have used it as part of my learning progression on skiers as old as nine. Edgie Wedgies can be purchased in the General Store and are worth every penny.