Very funny T Bar & Button Lift FAIL!!!

This was my friends very first time snowboarding at a resort and he had never used a T Bar or Button Lift before..... with some very funny results...... now know why they call then drag lifts!!!

[@IspanasOnTop]

props to that dude for not giving up or getting angry, HOWEVER this place was dead, 0 people around, imagine falling every time but there are lots of people behind you who are getting impatient.

[@MTCDiana]

sounds like a nightmare

[@MyDustyPickles]

I felt bad for the guy. I remember being there, and it sucked. He's not a quitter ...so I give him props.

[@MyDustyPickles]

+Sara Badadah Awwww..... :( That's no bueno! Nobody likes being laughed at when first learning to do something....and snow sports can be unforgiving.

[@nikkoharaldseid3698]

I agree, but i think that if you are this far away from making it, you should start more basic.

[@tigerfeet2813]

mydejavooo1 me too

[@keykeyscales]

I had to learn in front of 30 people. Fell upwards of 6 times

[@chrispark7933]

Crazy the attendant told him under the arm for the disc. So much easier threw the legs

[@dennisichikawa8055]

What a patient and helpful lift operator!

[@thijspol98]

on a snowboard its actually really hard to go on that thing, so unless you've done that on a snowboard dont judge him XD

[@UhmFastKo]

+thijs van de pol I have done this on a snowboard and its not very difficult. First few tries you fall off, but not just topple over like him lol... no body control whatsoever here :)

[@tigerfeet2813]

It is difficult when you're a beginner. The edge of the board can catch really easily and then throw you off...they can really yank you at start..I got catapulted and hit my head off the ice on a button lift in Scotland many years ago. Instinct is to sit down..but you have to stand upright...it's just do much going on when you are still learning how to actually balance on a board. Plus it's embarrassing. I gave up and walked up the hill!! Used chairlift since and much easier. Gave up on the tows.

[@andreashoppe1969]

He's lucky there ain't so many people in the queue. If this happened in a busy skiing area in Austria, they wouldn't have treated him very nicely. :/

[@gaxiey]

It is actually easy if there aren't too many holes on the road of the bar. It takes some time to get used to it because It is not EASY. At my first two tries I fell because there were a lot of people using the T-Bar, some are heavy some are not but they push their board too hard on the ground so they leave some holes on the road. It makes it so hard to handle with the board. So I got someone to help me and I got used to it.

[@123samskate]

@@tigerfeet2813 then he needs to learn self control first before attempting to use any sort of lift.

[@qcwallace]

first time snowboarding and you send your friend to the T-Bar... What a friend!!!!! lolll

[@iLolek10]

Yes he should send him to Alps on Marmolada There are no T-bars

[@wrinkle66]

Gondola at Keystone - right to 11,600ft.

[@saravonkoskull2690]

There are pretty much only T-bars in Finland :D

[@anvu4488]

Same to my situation because thats the fukin only thing they have,chair lift takes 5mins to get up top.

[@awesomegamingclips1171]

@@saravonkoskull2690 näimpä

[@stoplookin26]

When it got stuck to his hood I died 😂

[@fionasmom6254]

Oh, me too! I was CRYING!

[@dadcanufixit]

Knicklyn they should have let the idiot go up by the scruff of his neck

[@takeovermdp]

SAMEEEEEE

[@lakzerk2344]

@@dadcanufixit like to see you attempt it

[@dadcanufixit]

@@lakzerk2344 done it a few times tbf, but only on ski’s. I got 2 good legs and use them as nature intended, not strap them together to form 1 central point. If that was any good then we would have evolved that way, that’s how evolution works.

[@Pudakillz69]

Legend tells... This man is still trying

[@pitdroid9105]

Made

[@lineoo1138]

🤣🤣

[@gmjones2001]

His buddy was full of helpful advice. "Let go of it!" "If you don't got it, let go of it." LOL..

[@MonstaMunch101]

First time I tried snowboarding (as a lifelong skateboarder) I was dumbfounded by how easy and natural the whole thing felt, until I tried my first drag lift.... they just aren't designed for snowboards, you can do it with practice but there's a learning curve for sure.

[@LateDude96]

It's because the back foot is open. Just keep the bacl foot bindings closed and you will get up the hill with no problems. No reason to open the back binding.

[@sinkinisersquad2859]

@@LateDude96 you need to open the back binding to push yourself forward, that’s how you move on flat ground, it’s also WAY faster than walking and takes less time to out the board back on, basically it’s just a pure advantage and you don’t know what your talking about, these lifts are also very easy to use, yes it is a learning curve but the hardest part is staying balanced on it, the beginning is the easy part, it’s easy for your board to twist or something happen once your going and you hit an edge

[@sinkinisersquad2859]

Honestly, my first time snowboarding I have no problem going on the lift, that was the easy part, I mostly struggled carving and going fast cause I would lose my balance and catch an edge, now I have no problem and have been down some of the biggest/steepest mountain ski hill resorts in Canada, lots of in the trees riding too which is a lot more fun (coming from a snowmobiler who rides in the mountains)

[@jeannguyen6]

Such nice lift operators,I was like that once....

[@UltraWhale]

The first one wasn't very nice tbh, the second one was

[@PQV-8898]

Damn the lift attendant needs a bonus just for that.

[@Hispanosuiza1]

Never seen anybody going up a bottom lift by Holding it with his arms,, wether on skis or on a snowboard you put the darned Thing between your legs...

[@the_joker7020]

You've not seen me at my very first day on skis. My Ski slipped away and I almost lost control, the t-bar slipped away and I luckily catched it, so the rest of the lift I hang there .. :D

[@spazzen]

Eh, i used to do it on some lifts, i preferred it that way just for comfort. I'd hook it under my armpit

[@martina2659]

Nah man, most snowboarders hold it with their arms, it's more comfortable since you're standing sideways

[@nuagemanfr]

The important thing is that he finally made it. Good job men =)

[@fionasmom6254]

I am laughing SO HARD at this! I've never used a T-bar. I'm sure I would have a heck of a time with it as well.

[@taveren_nz5685]

Gotta give him credit for determination. It looked like he hadn't done any type of board sport before so def props for trying something new. "Somebody that tells you that they've never failed is either a liar, or has never had the courage to try something new". Dude needs to practice his skating and one foot riding before attempting T-bars & Button lifts.

[@bensam0075]

Very helpful & persistent lifty

[@kaveh1836]

1:52 had me laughing so hard

[@TheyForcedMyHandLE]

It's hard the ENTIRE time on a snowboard. Even when you get half way up you can loose your balance and cut an edge and go down. Takes a fair bit of experience and concentration on a snowboard.

[@Mazxlol]

it seems like this type of lift is really hard to use for a beginner snowboarders. Especially if you have never used it before. This guy did pretty good i think only took 3 attempts.

[@rachelledelac6147]

Haaaa!! I love a good chairlift/t-bar fail. Biggest error he kept making was not having his board straight, back foot already balanced on the board and not letting the t-bar pull him... best part was the backpack getting caught on the bar!!!

[@nw5835]

I realy hope it didn't put him off the sport - hope he went for lessons.

[@isailwind3471]

Wasn't he trying to get to them? :)

[@tigerfeet2813]

isailwind lol

[@lastmast]

Why do people feel the need to sit down...

[@anvu4488]

Because when it yanks, you fall forward but at the same time,you dont want to let it go so instinctly, your body feels like its safe to crouch and hold it.

[@keykeyscales]

Vu An that was why I had such a hard time with t-bar

[@ZorbaTheDutch]

It's a mobster thing.

[@m.hoffman2889]

That guy from the staff must have nerves of steel

[@thedameofmuir5373]

This was so me on my first try I got halfway up the mountain and it started to drag me to the side and you know what happens if you panic and don't let it pull you back in.. Owch

[@peterpenhk]

Not very helpful friend... I struggled on the first day as well, luckily very helpful staffs at Glenshee helped me through, that gentleman taught me the right technique and ran with me a little bit to keep me from falling due to the jerky start, after 3 to 4 runs I could do it myself

[@Lisa1111]

The poor dears could have walked up by now. Maybe a nice summer sport! 🤣

[@ogierimbao8123]

super cool po galing gusto ko rin yan ma try ;heheh

[@carlhawker7897]

I hope he know how to come down better than he does going up . :)

[@bijucyborg]

This is in Finland, t-bar Paradise

[@PeteVXR]

So happy he got going 🙌 I've been there as probably a few others here 😀✅

[@sanderdewaal1991]

This is why you need lessons by an snowboard instructor...

[@JF991]

wow, definitely the fastest T-bar i've seen haha

[@olluska]

There faster ones in Finland :DD

[@martina2659]

@@olluska I've been to quite a few resorts in Finland, even had a season pass to Isosyöte. But I must say this specific one in Isosyöte that they were attempting in the video is the fastest one I've seen

[@olluska]

@@martina2659 Remember there are bigger resorts in Finland like Ylläs and Levi. There are fast t-bars

[@martina2659]

@@olluska Yea, great resorts, I especially like Southpark at Levi

[@olluska]

@@martina2659 In Levi the lift number 6 is really fast

[@tomwilson3969]

Ahh the unbalanced snowboarder vs the T bar. A classic matchup

[@obtaine]

It’s really hard to hold on the t bar sometimes especially with one foot out of the snowboard

[@HowardWortonjb71]

This is just superb

[@JohnnyJohn12503]

those button lifts scarred me for life.

[@akbinnn2106]

Those are some fast af T bars lol

[@69mag]

That was a great lifty at the button. Worked with the guy who was evidently a fresh noob straight off the turnip truck..

[@tescoslol4629]

nah this had me fucking crying of laughter LMAOOOOOOO

[@95spades]

by the length of this I was expecting a comp. Just wow.

[@victoriamartin8957]

Oh I do love Finland tho , epic skiing and not crowded like the alps !

[@karentannenbaum610]

needed to just put him on a magic carpet

[@jordanscott776]

Ok, if he can't get up the hill, then he probably shouldn't attempt to go down imo

[@yeahman2767]

maybe its cause I work at a ski resort but this made me laugh for ten mins LOL people are dumb

[@tianlarka1]

Lost it at 01:50 haha!

[@wackrapsatire]

:-))

[@nanacondabjj9324]

Same 😅😭😭😭 i watched it like 10 times hahahaha

[@beson4302]

Lmaooo

[@reamsel]

All those people riding the lift in front of him. LOL. stop, run, stop, run, stop, run

[@liudaliuda7975]

Ну хохма! Насмеялась от души!😂

[@Mascal991]

the staff's person is to admire

[@redmachine7]

I've been snowboarding for over 20 years and haven't used a T bar or button for at least ten of those. Just go to a resort where you can get around without using them. They are not for snowboarders. St Anton, Courchevel, Meribel, Tignes, Flaine, Val, Verbier, Chamonix, all negotiated happily without going near one. Or learn to ski...

[@eightoeightmiles]

I hate the tbar and platter lift as much as the next guy, but I couldn't help laughing.

[@aidenp265]

This is why skiing is much easier for lifts in general whether that’s getting on or off

[@chrispark7933]

Worked a poma disc lift for a season i hated it but man was it hilarious 😂 🤣 😆 😭. The one I operated the bars stacked up and there was a lever to launch people up the hill (detached surface lift) 700fpm. I'd tell everyone stay standing, ski/ride up hill and so many would just sit on the ground haha. "LET GO" nope they'd rather be dragged to the top

[@EleniLee]

I fell of the button lift and my skis popped off haha I miss it so much

[@ktk0perry]

Should've tried the chairlift :P

[@CompotHD]

I have no idea why people need to free their behind leg when they use T these kind of lifts. I feel much more in control with both bindings on. All you have to do is sit straight and put pressure on the front foot.

[@4nd3rzzon]

that's the way I do it, the problem is that it's hard to get stappt in fast, I have damaged my bindings many times stomping on them, recently I have bought fastech bindings so it will be a lot easier now

[@Clluthu]

I think its because you have to scoot over to the tbar first, with a line behind you, you don't normally have the convenience to strap up at the tbar.

[@monikaCoBryka]

Very good STAFF!:)

[@justin5573]

Best lift guy ever

[@hannahh7778]

Beim ersten mal Sitz sie einfach nieder. Ich kann nicht mehr!😹

[@tomsharpe8181]

Once the t-bar dragged me into one of the poles and somehow got stuck on the ladder that goes up the back to service it. It then front flipped me onto my head and face. Got a pretty bad concussion from that one

[@wasserdrucker6227]

I build freqcency converters. Normaly people do not know what it is good for and where you need it. But i think if this Lift had a variable frequency drive, you could set it to 20% speed and the guy would have made it at the third try.

[@blackpanter12345678]

i have only tryed snowboard 1 day and i finded the T-bar very very easy i had zero problems there. But i had a hell get down the slope haha

[@sabbybaquiran8028]

very helpful operator inunahan kita

[@meiziok]

funny..but very normal for newbies ~

[@hawdude2ht696]

I feel bad for this man.. I was like that before

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

@1:52 is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen.

[@fredde487]

poor guy :/ begginers have it hard with the balance most hard with snow..board

[@ooupskitty7006]

I hate t-bars/ button lift!!! I did it once with ski & snowboard & promised myself never ever to use a t-bar/button lift again. I hate those things. Maybe this year I try again. But normally I look out for a route without t-bars/button lifts.

[@Mike-ri1mh]

As a snowboarder, we’ve all been there, and those things are hard to ride, even as advanced rider

[@yuramenshikoff3743]

That's motivated me so much I mean I'm not so bad

[@dylank3333]

this is a great example of a kid who never snowboarded before. Then he goes out and spends a bunch of money on equipment for his first time.

[@blackpanter12345678]

i only have tryed snowboard 1 time. I had zero problem with the Tbar that i finded very easy. But to get down in the pist was alot of problem for me haha

[@inthenights9279]

I'm skiing idk if its harder but a lot of people fall on t bar with ski, i actually succeed in my first try and i was like 10 so the tip is ofcourse not sitting and only letting it push you also not leaning back to much holding your skii paralel to each other

[@TheSandkastenverbot]

In case you wonder: he has a helmet because the lifts keep knocking him over the head

[@lsurfer1]

It would seem that we're still having the same problems staying up this year too... Snowboarding Rauris, Austria CRASHES 30 secs of hard hits in HD

[@zjoberg]

At least they havnt any que waiting!

[@kojijoki2224]

this gona be me this winter

[@jordankimball2104]

This is why I ski in Aspen

[@GiovaniB52]

The machine cought him by the jacket . I thought he was gonna get dragged threw the forest up there .

[@TheMoonInBloom]

Ohhh this is gonna me be next month

[@thanhquanky]

I can see myself holding up a long line for sure

[@csgodarky5487]

Suomi mainittu torilla tavataan!

[@karhugaming8211]

Jep

[@etunimisukunimi8931]

NIINP

[@orrimorri]

+Elias 22 juu

[@xasu7297]

Joo

[@akke1179]

Jep

[@jigimon6674]

Can I ask: What Ski resort is this?

[@apotatoninja]

it may look easy, but it actually is pretty difficult.

[@diowk]

no it isnt.... you just suck apparently

[@apotatoninja]

rude

[@apotatoninja]

not really, rope lifts and etc. are challenging if you are not familiar with them

[@diowk]

lol... sorry if i offended you.

[@finn4375]

dude t-bars aren't hard to enter.

[@allysonluly5226]

That t bar looks insane. I've never seen one. I've seen the button lift and magic carpet bit not that. It looks like it would hurt you

[@itech301]

I have never had this issue...

[@kaislaheinonen4767]

I haven't eather

[@diowk]

thats because you know how to stand still without falling down... wtf is wrong with people

[@Hydr8Man]

I’m just screaming stop treating it as a chair until the tow has extended the whole way

[@simonking8037]

Wow thats how to have a bad vacation..

[@USEPartyPeople]

Try skis. That was painful

[@desislavapetroff6510]

We all have been there 😂

[@Chai-T-Rex]

Might have been nice for someone to demonstrate.

[@robsmith1288]

good job it wasn't that ski lift in Georgia

[@Aurora-rw9lp]

This has me dead as fuck 😂

[@mayumic08]

Whats easier poma or this?

[@stanleyedwards1289]

Never snowboarded, I reckon that'd be easier on skis

[@finn4375]

This is in Finland, which skiing place there

[@theinvertebratelab]

and that is why rope tows are superior

[@MaxMax-di8kx]

It was not staged. He was born like this.

[@wrinkle66]

Was it his first time boarding?

[@grahamjarman]

🤣🤣🤣 accent makes it funnier

[@kaffir76]

Is he using the correct foot up front ?

[@andreashoppe1969]

3:16 lol did anyone notice there's no bar attached to that thing?