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Chain Regulation - New RTA Recommendations - AutoSocks

 

snow chainsVillage Ski have over 30 years of chain fitting experience and physically fit every vehicle with chains to ensure a correct fit. We also give you a lesson so that you can use your chains safely and confidently.

Chain sizing charts are not 100% correct. One common example is the tyre size 205/65/15, a common tyre on Fords and Holdens. The chain chart recommends a size 90 chain however an 80 in most cases is a much more secure fit.

Days 1 2 3 4 5 6/7
Chains 20 25 30 35 40 45

 


Below are the Current Laws governing the use of snow chains in the NSW Ski fields.


 

 


Current Laws for the use of chains in Kosciuszko National Park

(Division 3)

25   Use of snow chains in Kosciuszko National Park

(1)  A person travelling by motor vehicle on any designated snow/ice risk road within Kosciuszko National Park at any time on or after 1 June and before 11 October in any year must carry snow chains suitable for use on the tyres of the motor vehicle.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

(2)  A person travelling by motor vehicle within Kosciuszko National Park between 1 June and 10 October in any year must use snow chains on the tyres of the motor vehicle when directed to do so by an authorised officer or by a notice erected in the park or given to the park user.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

(3)  In this clause:

authorised officer, in relation to a park, means:
(a)  an officer or employee of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, or

(b)  a person who is authorised by the park authority to exercise the powers conferred by this clause, or
(c)  a police officer.

designated snow/ice risk road means a road on which there is a sign, erected by or on behalf of the Director-General, requiring snow chains to be carried on the road.

motor vehicle does not include a four-wheel drive vehicle.

 


Autosock on Captiva

autosock is a snow chain equivalent which fits cars with little clearance

AutoSocks are suitable for vehicles with low clearance.

AutoSocks are a fabric snow traction device which use friction.

AutoSocks are certified by TUV in Germany.The worlds leading testing and certification association.

See below for a performance comparison chart.

 

 


Autosock performance compared to snow tyres and snow chains

 


 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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AutoSock - The fabric Snow Chain

AutoSock on Car - Snow Chain Equivalent

Available for sale at Village Ski & Snowboard.

$180 (size 54-62)

$200 (size 625-699)

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Buy your AutoSocks directly by emailing us here. (P&H - $15 Australia wide)

 

V-Rack - Free with Hire

VRack Ski and snowboard carrier. Free with hire

V-Rack

Free with ski or snowboard hire from Village Ski.

Available in 3 sizes

Small VRack - Carries 6 sets of skis or 2 snowboards.

Large VRack - Carries 12 sets of skis or 4 snowboards or combination.

Large VRack with extended bar - For vehicles with a rear mounted spare wheel. Carries 12 sets of skis or 4 snowboards.

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