Passive dualski Tandem’Flex™

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Overview
The Tandem’Flex enables a passenger to ski together with a pilot, providing safe and universal access to on‑piste and off‑piste experiences. Designed for ski schools, organisations and public use, it accommodates a wide range of weights and disabilities while simplifying guided skiing.

Advantages

• Comfortable — Suspended frame with Öhlins shock absorber (progressive spring) and a wide ergonomic bucket seat with high‑quality Bultex® foam for improved damping and comfort.
• Convivial — Enables shared guided experiences on groomed runs and in powder, ideal for pilots, families and groups.
• Universal — No strict weight or disability limit; suitable for many users and public programmes.

Highlights & systems

• Optimised chassis: more compact and lighter than its predecessor for better balance and decisive edge grip.
• Redesigned joints and kinematics for improved sensations and simplified handling (locking, handlebar adjustment).
• Tilt lock: pilot can install the passenger alone without balance concerns.
• Quickset adjustment system: combined with Öhlins shock absorber, allows tool‑free adaptation to skier weight in about 2 seconds.
• Easy chairlift access: assisted lift by powerful cylinders and high‑position blocking system to reduce pilot effort and prevent lateral imbalance; smooth return thanks to suspension.
• Safety brake system: pilot connected via belt and lifeline; automatic brake activation on pilot fall and parking brake function when detached.

Use case
The Tandem’Flex is intended for people who cannot or do not wish to ski independently and who want to access ski areas accompanied by a trained pilot, family or friends.

Which use ? (summary table)
Possibility of sitskier participation: No
Max weight of sitskier: 120 kg / 265 lbs
Level of skiing required of the pilot: Intermediate
Pilot training: 5 to 10 days mandatory

Accessories & customization
Wide range of compatible accessories and options to enhance safety and comfort: outriggers (Tracer, Superlite), Fix’Hand’Ski gloves, UTY mitts and warm covers, fabric leg covers, wheelblades, specific seats and other operational options to adapt the Tandem’Flex to user support requirements.

Testimonials
Users report very comfortable rides and access to new routes (example: a passenger completed the Vallée Blanche on a Tandem’Flex, noting comfort and an experience otherwise inaccessible).

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Model name: Tandem’Flex
• Brand: TESSIER
• Chassis: suspended frame with Öhlins shock absorber (progressive spring) and Quickset weight adjustment system
• Seat: wide ergonomic bucket seat with Bultex® foam; adjustable 4‑point harness (central detachable buckle or side releases) and additional thigh strap
• Safety: pilot connected to a safety brake via belt and lifeline; automatic brake activation on pilot fall; parking brake function
• Chairlift features: assisted lift by powerful cylinders; high position blocking system; side lock to prevent lateral imbalance; smooth return to lower position thanks to suspension
• Possibility of sitskier participation: No
• Maximum authorised sitskier weight: 120 kg / 265 lbs
• Pilot skiing level required: Intermediate
• Pilot training: 5 to 10 days mandatory
• Dimensions (indicative): L1: 56 cm; L2: 77 cm; l1: 148 cm; l2: 158 cm (handlebars extended to maximum); H1: 106 cm; H2: 110 cm (handlebars extended to maximum)
• Weight: 49 kg (may vary according to options chosen)
• Adjustment: Quickset system — adaptation to skier weight in ~2 seconds without tools
• Warranty: chassis 3 years; seats and accessories 1 year