Collisions with kids

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Originally Posted by dufferdan

Be aware of little people in front. They are unpredictable. Be safe, have fun.

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+1 - I am lucky so far, only one close call with a little buster. He came in hot from 4 o'clock and hit the brakes hard.
I successfully pulled off the one armed scoop and stop, but I really don't want to try that again.

Gotta say that skiing uphill of the little one is by far the safest spot. Perfecting your moving picks and in-between space management can significantly reduce the number of close calls. That being said, both my daughters were hit hard by snowboarders when they were little, but they were beyond the Dad blocking years.

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Originally Posted by old goat

Also, if your kid is making big traverses back and forth across the hill the run is too steep for them. Take them back to the bunny slope where they will be safer and have more fun. You won't get to boast that your 4 year old skis double blacks, but so what.

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This x100. Applies to all beginner skiers too.