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Ski Equipment Innovation

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codytharpe15
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Can you name some problems that you have with your ski equipment?

Help our engineering group and fill out this quick and easy survey!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D_KzW46e7QkKiM_yMh_XMnvATO0KvqgdlClylWRGJyg/edit?usp=sharing



Feb 25 2013 1:11PM
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Mr.Bishop
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When you crash landing switch, and you release out of your bindings - your breaks explode half of the time.

The reason is that they're designed to stop the skis going forwards, and when they catch going backwards the angle completely doesn't have any give.

Feb 25 2013 1:21PM
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Tacocat
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D_KzW46e7QkKiM_yMh_XMnvATO0KvqgdlClylWRGJyg/viewform?usp=sharing&edit_requested=true
clicky.
I didn't like the question. I ski powder and park. I tried snowboarding but like skiing more. Still did it and you trying to create what I think then good luck!
Feb 25 2013 1:23PM
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codytharpe15
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I was not able to make the link a URL so it will work if you just copy and paste it to the web address and then fill it out.

Thanks guys!
Feb 25 2013 1:23PM
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wasatch_rat
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this. literally all you would need is a small hinge on the top part of the brake that allows it to pivot back 80-90 more degrees. i'd patent the idea if i had any idea how to go about doing it. market it right and have a solid warranty and before you know it everyone who lands switch is going to want a brake like that.
Feb 25 2013 1:32PM
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ILLinoisance
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You could add some sort of spring tension to still brake the ski, but also allow the brake to flex enough to the point where the brakes don't break all of the time.
Feb 25 2013 1:36PM
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wasatch_rat
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another good possibility i've thought about. the problem is i don't know about strong springs that wouldn't be too bulky to be on a binding. i'm sure their out there, but i don't know where.
Feb 25 2013 1:39PM
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iLLbiLLy
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obvious solution is to not crash... duh
Feb 25 2013 1:46PM
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theschneidler
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DON'T crash
DO not crash
Feb 25 2013 2:02PM
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ILLinoisance
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Feb 25 2013 2:42PM
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theschneidler
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those are long as fuck, what if the mechanism malfunctioned? Wouldn't they be more likely to break then?
Feb 25 2013 2:57PM
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Drail
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You should make a better survey. I couldn't really answer any of the questions. I compete sometimes, ski park sometimes, powder sometimes, etc... couldn't pick just one.

you asked if I'm a skier or boarder or both, I answered both 'cause I like to have fun on a board the odd time... but later on you asked if I would ever try snowboarding. Didn't we already go over this?

Why the infatuation with ski boots being uncomfortable? I have ski boots with a walk mode, and snowboard boots would never EVER work for skiing... like not even close to chance.

Lastly, you never asked us what we would do to change anything if we could, so what's the real point of the survey?




Feb 25 2013 4:38PM
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Casey
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I think the biggest need for improvement is touring bindings. Light bindings break and strong bindings are heavy. And they are all very expensive. Solve for X.
Feb 25 2013 9:01PM
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Drail
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No offence but AT bindings is experiencing THE biggest growth and innovation in the entire industry right now. Literally every company now has their version of a beefy AT binding similar to the Duke to the point where Fritschi's are pretty much pointless now. As well as new developments in the tech binding world with different options. Dynafit is even starting to bridge the gap with the Beast.

Also: check out CAST. https://www.facebook.com/CASTtouring?ref=ts&fref=ts I personally think it's a big step in the right direction towards hybrid binding setups.
Feb 25 2013 9:27PM
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