Tessier Snow'Kart adapted kart ski for independent skiing – from 21kg

Kartski adapted Tessier Snow'Kart

Kartski adapted for users with reduced balance or strength

This adapted kart It is suitable for people who want to experience adaptive skiing with a higher level of stability. Unlike a monoski or dualski, where balance and trunk control are very important, the Snow'Kart reduces the need for active balance maintenance and offers a more predictable platform.

The model is recommended for users who lack strength or coordination in the upper limbs, for people who do not have enough balance for Uniski or Dualski, but also for adapted ski schools, sports centers, associations and initiation programs. It is very useful when the main objective is access to skiing, not advanced sports performance.

Snow'Kart can be a great choice for users who want to actively participate in the skiing experience, without being completely dependent on a companion to pilot it. Depending on the configuration, the equipment can allow almost independent movement on accessible slopes, with adequate support and in safe conditions.

Easy control, stability and Easy Drive kit

The main advantage of the Tessier Snow'Kart is its intuitive control. The standard levers allow for direction and speed control, while the lateral use helps control speed through a snowplow-like effect. When the levers are used on the front-rear axle, braking can be applied.

Stability is supported by the wide frame and low center of gravity. For a adapted kart, this combination is essential because it reduces the feeling of imbalance and allows the user to focus on direction, speed and the skiing experience, not just on maintaining posture.

The Easy Drive kit is an important option for users who can only use one hand or have limited strength in both hands. It is quickly mounted in place of the standard levers and allows for more accessible control of the equipment. For children or people with shorter arms, Tessier also offers special children's levers, with positions adapted for easier gripping.

The Snow'Kart is also designed for chairlift use. A powerful gas lift helps to lift the equipment to a high position, and the upper locking system increases safety and comfort during boarding. In addition, the right ski locking mechanism can make it easier to get on and off the chairlift.

Tessier Snow'Kart technical specifications

Tessier Snow'Kart is a adapted kart configurable, with dimensions that may vary depending on the seat, levers and options chosen. The technical data below are indicative and should be checked upon final configuration.

• Product type: Snow'Kart / kartski / handiski for skiing adapted in a sitting position.
• Main use: learning, recreational skiing, initiation and assisted autonomy.
• Recommended audience: people with reduced upper body strength, limited coordination or insufficient balance for Uniski/Dualski.
• Control: Easy-to-use side levers.
• Easy Drive Kit: option for one-handed or two-handed control with reduced force.
• Children's levers: optionally available, with positions adapted for shorter arms.
• Stability: wide frame and low center of gravity.
• Chairlift use: gas jack for lifting to a high position.
• Locking system: High position lock for safety and comfort on the chairlift.
• Right ski lock: mechanism to facilitate boarding and disembarking from the chairlift.
• Help bar: quickly detachable for transport or storage.
• Available seats: 7 sizes, including a children's version.
• Chair finishes: Standard gelcoat or optional Carbon.
• Width: approximately 42 cm, depending on the chair used.
• Length l1: approximately 115 cm.
• Length l2: approximately 120 cm, with removable bar.
• Height H1: approximately 66 cm.
• Height H2: approximately 90 cm.
• Weight: from 21 kg, depending on configuration.
• Tessier chassis warranty: 3 years.
• Seat and accessories warranty: 1 year.

Through these features, Tessier Snow'Kart is a adapted kart suitable for users who need stability, simplified control and a more accessible path to adaptive skiing.

Correct configuration for a custom kartski

Choosing a adapted kart should be made based on the user's level of strength, coordination, balance, size, previous experience, and level of assistance available. For a user with reduced trunk or upper limb control, stability, type of levers, and Easy Drive option may be more important than athletic performance.

At MSN Life Services, the recommendation of an assistive equipment starts from the user and the real objective: initiation, recreation, activity with an instructor, partial autonomy or access to skiing for people who cannot use a classic sitski. You can consult our category of assistive devices for products dedicated to independence and adapted activities.

If the user also uses daily mobility equipment, the category of wheelchairs. For active users, the guide about custom configured active wheelchair explains why product positioning, control, and body fit influence autonomy and comfort.

Useful resources about adaptive skiing and assistive technology

A adapted kart is part of the area of adaptive sports equipment, products that can support the participation of people with disabilities in sports, recreation and active social life. For general context on the role of assistive technology, you can consult the page World Health Organization – Assistive technology.

For information about access to assistive devices for children and people with disabilities, you can consult the resources UNICEF – Assistive technologies. For the sports area, a relevant source is International Paralympic Committee – Para Alpine Skiing.

For official product information, see the manufacturer's page: Tessier Snow'Kart.