How does a Blind Person Ski? With an Amplified Guide using an AmpliVox Belt-Blaster
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American Businesswoman Mary Kay Ash once said, "Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve."
The organization named "Maine Handicapped Skiing" knows this full well and does not let their limitations limit them in doing what they love---hitting the slopes.
Blind skiers are aided by guides who help them navigate down a mountain by giving instructions such as "turn a left" and "turn a right" to make it down the mountain safely.
To ski effectively, the voice of the guide needs to be heard loud and clear---that is why they use the Amplivox Belt-Blaster Personal PA System to amplify their voices. Mountain tops are notorious for high winds which can make communication difficult, but the Belt-Blaster extends the guide's voice over the wind and other ambient noises with excellent sound quality.
"AmpliVox Belt Blaster provides improved safety as well as clearer communication.
Using the Belt Blaster allows the guide to keep their eyes focused forward on the path ahead without needed to turn their head around to call out directions to the adaptive skier they are guiding."
This video features a Maine Handicapped Skier and guide using the Amplivox Belt-Blaster while skiing on Maine's Sugarloaf Mountain.
For more information on the Amplivox Belt-Blaster or Maine Handicapped Skiers please visit blog.ampli.com or SkiMHS.org.
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So when the instructor is turning right, it looks like he needs to call out "turn left" to keep one turn ahead of the skier being assisted.
Please don't ever ask me to be your guide... I would put you into a tree in no time at all!
capsu78 10 months ago 4