These vests were invaluable to us on our ski trip. It allowed my husband to ski with our 2 young children, simultaneously assisting them getting on and off the chair lift. Having a little holder for their skis was also very convenient! And at one point, our 4 year old got stuck in deep snow. Her 9 year old friend was able to pull her out of the snow using the handle on her vest. I would definitely highly recommend these vests to anyone skiing with young children!