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[Question] Any blind snow bunnies in here? Quick question for mountain safety. (self.Blind)
submitted by BARDLover
Good morning.

I'll be taking my first snowboarding lesson in a few weeks, and something my instructor has requested I get for the both of us are "bibs" that indicate I'm blind, and he's my guide.

I know a lot of handicapped specialized places have these already, but I was unable ot secure lessons through them due to not deciding to do this until late in the season.

What do most people use on the slopes to indicate they're blind?

Would a safety triangle, like on the back of a tractor, with big black letters saying "BLIND" and "GUIDE" work, or is that too small?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thank you.
ravenshadow2013 5 points 5y ago
you might try the orange safety vest with the international symbol for blindness labeled on the back of both your vest and your instructor this will let people know that you are both together and too take care around you. here is a link where you can download the icons

https://www.graphicartistsguild.org/tools_resources/downloadable-disability-access-symbols
BARDLover [OP] 3 points 5y ago
Thanks. I had no idea we had a symbol.
KillerLag 4 points 5y ago
A friend of mine who does downhill skiing and pretty low vision wears a safety orange vest that says Blind Skier, and her guides have a safety orange vest that says Guide.

Here is a picture of what it looks like.

https://imgur.com/a/yzVDo



BARDLover [OP] 3 points 5y ago
Is that painted on, or silk screened?
MAGAY-2020 2 points 5y ago
Looks like you can buy them here
http://www.reliableracing.com/detail.cfm?edp=10791804
KillerLag 1 points 5y ago
No sure, I've never seen the vest in person. I believe it was bought commercially.
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