If you’ve ever seen the “keep your tips up” sign while riding the chairlift and wondered what skiers really need that reminder, trust us when we say there are people out there who mess that part up. There are several ways to mess up unloading the ski lift, some much easier than others, but this one is a first for us.
The video was shared by Utah snowboarder Jovvany Villalobos, presumably captured as he was riding the lift. His reaction might seem a bit intense, but he did just get hit by a flying ski so I think it’s fairly justified. Not only that, but he proceeded to catch and actually hang on to the ski for the rest of the ride.
Let this be a reminder to keep your tips up while unloading. Not only will you catch some negative attention for failing to do so and stopping the lift, but you might manage to hit the person on the chair behind you with your flying ski.
