"I was fortunate to try the First Turns system on my granddaughter's ski day this year.  I had Hazel in the "tether" for 3-4 magic carpet runs and then let her ski a couple more independently.  The surprise of the day was that we got her up the lift for two nice long runs, she loved it. 

I have used tip bungees and tip clamp-tethers.  These are no comparison to FirstTurns for EASE-OF-USE and QUICK-TO-INDEPENDENCE.

I would love to see First Turns replace the popular back pack and shoulder harness systems that parents use on their toddlers. 

Hazel had a huge surprise for her parents that day, "I rode the lift!".  What an unexpected joy."