Why parents love it
Skiing together, finally
The tether attaches at the ankles — where control actually happens. Your little one stays balanced over their own feet and starts building the right movements from their very first run, while you manage the speed from behind. No dragging, no wrestling a hood, no sore back.
We asked Deb Armstrong:
Why Snap Two Ski tethers vs. other systems?
Why ankle tethers instead of backpack harnesses? Because it encourages learning to happen from the feet up, not the shoulders down.
Anchoring the tether at the boots supports balance over the base of support, helps kids stay out of the backseat, and lets them feel real foot-to-foot pressure and edging movements — instead of being pulled backwards or forced into a wedge.
More guidance when needed. More independence when they're ready. That's how good skiing starts.
How to Snap Two
Three steps to skiing together
Click It
Attach the ankle pieces to your little one's boots. Buckles on the outside, tether pointing back toward you. They can stay on all day.
Rip It
Clip the control tether at the top of each run and hold both sides with equal tension. You manage the speed — they manage the skiing.
Love It
Go slow, go straight, and let them lead. Focus on fun and the turns will come. If they want to come back tomorrow, you've already won.
Snap Two Ski
Grab cocoa ☕ for extra lives. Dodge trees and rocks. Whatever you do — don't hit the yeti!
How it compares
Why a tether beats the alternatives
| Snap Two Ski | Jacket handle | Ski-tip wedge clip | Backpack harness leash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps kids balanced over their feet (out of the "backseat") | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Lets kids feel real foot-to-foot pressure & edging | ✓ | ✕ | ~ | ✕ |
| Doesn't lock the skis in a forced wedge | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ~ |
| Builds independent skiing, not dependence | ✓ | ✕ | ~ | ✕ |
| Safe to keep on for the chairlift | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Keeps working as kids grow past the toddler years | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Made to be given
The gift of skiing
Grandparents, aunts, uncles, the friend who skis every weekend — this one's for you. A Snap Two Ski tether isn't a toy that's forgotten by February; it's the reason a little skier falls in love with the mountain and keeps coming back. Give the gift of a lifetime sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Snap Two Ski Tethers?
Snap Two Ski Tethers are an ankle tethering tool to allow the little skier to focus on the skiing while the grown up on the other end of the tether can control the speed. With the tether placed on the ankles, the little skier can effectively control their own body and start building the correct movements from day one.
Where can I use them?
We recommend using them anywhere the adult is comfortable skiing in a strong wedge. We love big cruising Green Runs and nice mellow Blue Runs. Yes, you can take them on the chairlift, just remember to tuck the long tether leash away safely.
Could you pizza wedge down Corbet's Couloir? Possibly... but would you?? That's probably not the best idea. (And no, this is not a challenge!)
My little one can only turn one way — what can I do?
Everyone has a stronger foot, usually. If your skier can turn great one direction but falls going the other direction, or they have one ski that is consistently wandering, your skier may not be putting enough pressure on the wandering foot. Try gently guiding the feet with the tethers, keeping the strong foot tether tighter than the wandering one and let the child feel what it's like to let both feet start to work.
One of my little one's skis keeps wandering off — what can I do?
It's very possible that your skier is only standing on one of their feet. Try getting them bouncing in their boots, shuffling their feet, marching in the snow, or pushing their knees in front of the toes to get them to put some more pressure on the wandering ski.
Love it or send it back
Try the tethers for a full 30 days. If they don't click for your little skier, send them back for a refund — no hard feelings.