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Plate No. 001 · 2026
Skiing Updated on By Methodology

Can you ride ski lifts with a ski exoskeleton?

The answer in detail

Ski lifts are part of the normal use of a ski exoskeleton. The Ski-Mojo manufacturer's FAQ addresses the question directly: on a drag lift, you can keep the device engaged. On a chairlift, the recommended practice is to switch it off before boarding.

The manufacturer adds that if you forgot to switch it off on a chairlift, it is not a problem: your body weight is enough to reach a seated position. We found no public rule from lift operators concerning exoskeletons: if in doubt, ask the resort.

What the manufacturer says

  • Drag lift: the assistance can stay engaged.
  • Chairlift: switching off is recommended before boarding; boarding with the assistance engaged is not a problem, since body weight is enough to sit down.
  • Queues: our product page notes that the system can be disengaged in one movement, useful for walking and in queues.
  • Walking: the FAQ states that walking becomes harder with the springs engaged, which matters during a long wait.
  • Engaging: a switch on each thigh: lowered, it engages the assistance; raised, it stops it.

This information comes from the manufacturer. It does not replace the resort's rules or the instructions of lift staff.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. As you approach the queue, raise the switches to switch the assistance off, so you can walk more easily.
  2. On the chairlift, keep the assistance off during the ride, in line with the practice the manufacturer recommends.
  3. On a drag lift, you can stay engaged, according to the FAQ.
  4. At the top, before you set off, lower both switches again to re-engage the assistance.
  5. If in doubt about a particular lift, ask the staff before boarding.

Common mistakes

It is mostly handling oversights that complicate the day.

  • Staying engaged while walking in a long queue, which is tiring.
  • Boarding a chairlift without thinking of switching the assistance off, although the manufacturer recommends it.
  • Forgetting to re-engage the assistance before the descent and wondering why the device does not help.
  • Assuming an official rule exists at your resort: we found none, so check on site.

Key takeaways

Yes, you can use ski lifts with a ski exoskeleton: on a drag lift, the assistance can stay engaged; on a chairlift, the manufacturer recommends switching it off before boarding, though forgetting is not a problem. Remember to re-engage it before the descent. As we found no public rule from operators, ask the staff if in doubt. To fit the device and handle the switches, read our question on how to put on and adjust a ski exoskeleton.

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