Chair Lift

If it's slow enough, I usually push myself off the lift. Otherwise, I've been told to keep my legs straight and let the chair push you down or use your hand to push off the chair. You'll get used to it.

in the beginning i like to tell people to keep the toes of the loose foot hanging off the board a bit with your heal on the stomp pad. this will allow you to dig into the snow a little when getting off so give you the option to "brake". this will automatically turn your board as well.

Chair lifts are just things that you have to get used to.... I'm usually the last to get off the lift because I don't want to get caught up in someone else's board/skiis

I like to put the board down, stand up with my legs bent and let the seat of the chair push me down the ramp. I always thought it was counterintuitive but the people who taught me said to lean forward a little bit while going down the ramp helps to stabilize you.

The best thing will be more practice riding one footed.

the slower you go, there will be more friction under the board. try to go a little faster to loosen up the friction under the board by pushing off the chair wit your back hand just a little.

If you have a stomp pad it makes a world of differance when getting off of the lift. And if you are regular get on the rightermost part and if you are goofy get on the leftermost part.

Originally posted by teuhsb If it's slow enough, I usually push myself off the lift. Otherwise, I've been told to keep my legs straight and let the chair push you down or use your hand to push off the chair. You'll get used to it.

Ive been told the opposite.

It's something that takes time, to this day I occasionally get off the chair wrong and crash people, a good stomp pad helps alot.

when you're starting out, move to the outside seats so you can push yourself off and to the right/left and stay out of everyone's way.

Scoot up a bit on the chair/turn your front shoulder forward a bit to get your board pointed straight(er) - If you have to scoot up a good amount be sure to hold on the the chair with your hand in case it makes a sudden stop so you dont fall off.
Use both or one hand to push off - push off of whatever feels natural usually either the front of the seat or the arm rest if you're on the side. Don't push to hard to start, you'll also notice you'll kind of push yourself forward when you stand up the chair will push your back leg. Stand up with your legs and use your hands to help and keep you centered, and put the majority of your weight on your front foot but use your back foot to help guide your board.

Also practice gliding (with 1 boot strapped in) on flat ground and on mellow slopes, practice turning and getting your center of gravity like that so you'll feel more comfortable when riding off.

When you get more comfortable, on a slow lift/slow day when not many people are on the lift try getting off by just using your back leg let the chair push you, without using your hands at all - if you can do this then getting off should always be cake.

plant ur board properly in the direction of travel. then let the chair push u forward..

if your regular don't sit on the left of a goofy rider. you will bump into each other when you try to stand up and then you both fall over. happened to me this weekend :(

Initially I found riding on the far left of the chair to be the easiest (as a natural footer)...as you can just make a little heelside turn off the lift.

I find it easier to sit on the outside seat if possible. There is usually less complications out there. You don't have people on both sides when unloading, so you don't get hung up in some of the Chaos. Plus, you won't get hooked if you take longer getting off because that part of the chair takes the longest to come around.

I'm a "stand up and let the chair shove me down the ramp" kind of guy.  

my bro might be reading this but he's probably the worst ever when it comes to chairlift..kid you not, it took him a season and 1/4 before he got it down..he would literally fall off hard every time he got off the lift..scared of the speed sliding down..he tends to put his other foot to prevent the board from gaining momentum..due to that he'd do a faceplant..lol..

but yeah, just ride it out..use your stomp pad (if you have them)..also you can use the chairlift while it's pushing you to help you with your balance..

Originally posted by LittleShooey Originally posted by steezmastaflex c) learn now to steer with one foot in by dragging a foot and turning on a very small slope...it may sound rediculous but it is the quickest way to learn...except for repeated chair lift laps of course I think using your heel is a lot more efficient (with the rest of your foot a good stomp pad) than dragging your foot behind you. You're just asking to snag it and mess yourself up.

While on the chair, look to see where the hottest girl is sitting. At the top of the lift, try to land on her when you get off the lift.

Make sure your board is placed properly on the snow and pointing toward the direction you want to go.  Place your back/free foot on the board so that it is kind of pressing against the back binding for some extra support.  Then just stand up - just standing up is probably the best advice I ever got on this topic.

Originally posted by viereck If you dont have a stomp pad that could help you out a lot another suggestion when your getting off the lift take your none strapped foot and push it back against the binding you'll have a little more control this way.

i do the same thing too...

When I first started, I would take the outside seat in case I needed to bail. But some chair lifts are faster than others so it kinda depends on whether you should push off. But just make sure to keep a good balance the moment you stand up to exit the lift. Also a good stomp pad will help give grip for your other foot. But it's mostly practice.

the toughest thing about boarding was learning to get off the lift.. and avoiding noobs who will take u down with them

The lifts are a weird animal definately find myself eating it the first few times if im at a dif mountain just getting used to the speeds especially if the ramp is super steep. Only thing i can say is what other people have said just let it guide you off

just try to do you best and tell the people next to you your a beginner and your learning