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Labatt’s again

Once more: Labatt Brewerics, in conjunction with

‘the Canadian’ Ski:Patrol System, are: bringing to
B.C. skiers ane Labatt’ S Ski Binding, Clinic.

On- -going studies ‘and: experience ‘from. a previous

~ pilot: project’ have: clearly. indicated ‘that. ski ace,

‘cident. prevention: would be greatly improved fa.
proven: ‘method of checking the effectiveness of.
release” bindings were: teadily: available: to the ~

‘examiners, the Ski Binding Test Clinics - will
hopefully’ visit every ski area ona aregular. basis.

Although the Patrolers will advise skiers on faulty. ~

- adjustments. or inadequate: equipment ‘theywill “|
“not. be available for on-the-spot’ adjustments to |

the skiers equipment. ‘The skiers will be accurately

informed as.to the condition of their equipment
“sand advised to: take their bindings toa qualified:
~Ski shop: for the necessary adjustments.

. skiing public.

“Watch for thé Labatt’ s Ski. Binding Clinics at ski
"areas. near you. ‘or. .contact..a: member. of: the: °
_. Canadian Ski-Patrol System-or ‘Labatt Breweries
“of B.C. Ltd., 976 Richards St., Vancouver, V6B
: 3Cl, deertth pean che fora aesale:

‘Labatt’ sis proud: to help. make this free service A
: available to-all: skiers in British Columbia: The’
- programme, ‘consisting of small trailers: ‘set up.at |
Ski areas, ‘contain the. “binding testing devices, * Z
registration * and Labatt Safe’ Skiing ‘literature.

‘Staffed. ‘by qualified Canadian. Ski. Patrol: System

Held last. winter, the Pro-West. Freestyle Tour w was: > treal, © Combined ° World: Champion: and: Greg:
~ Athans,: Nancouver, World; ae sand ‘Mogul

a great success -— -the only ‘confirmed: circuit;in. ©.
‘Champlon::. a

- North: ‘America. ‘Total’ cash purse was $25,000.
~ and a Subaru Brat. Tour included Prince George,"
"Kimberley and ‘Grouse: Mountain.: Finals. .were

later deemed ' to be World Cup Finals and had to.
“be moved from Grouse Mountain to’ Silver Star: a
= because of lack of snow. :

- Highlights of the: competition; watched by 14, 000 <

‘people and: CBC’s national TV. audience, were
Scott Brooksbank of the U.S. performing the first.
“full in—full out’’ double twisting double back |
_‘somersault, and Ken Keroda, Penticton, who did

first back flip in Ballet competition.

af The ‘world’s best free stylers coivipeted. The two.
“ top. skiers were. Canadians: John Eaves, Mon-

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