Robotic Exoskeleton for Skiing

[KBee]

https://www.xconomy.com/national/20...m-robotics-exoskeleton-supports-aging-skiers/

Would you try it? Do you think it will work? I'm hoping it works, and that I can use one in the future--for all kinds of extra power.

 

[ski diva]

Sure, I'd try it if my legs were shot. But an extra 20 pounds.....that's quite a bit of extra weight. Hopefully, they can make it lighter.

 

[Christy]

20 lbs! That doesn't seem like it would improve my endurance.

 

[KBee]

Wondering if it wouldn't make one a weaker skiier, and then what if it malfunctions?

 

[Jenny]

Ugh - aging skiers in the headline, and then the reference to 45 year olds . . .

 

[newboots]

I'm not sure about the exoskeleton, but I want one of those ski treadmills they are testing it on!

 

[skibum4ever]

I might try it to prolong my skiing life. But carrying those 20 extra lbs. is a bit intimidating. Agree that it needs to be about 50% lighter to be reasonable .

 

[Liquid Yellow]

Ski Mojo already does a similar thing for a lot less than two grand..

 

[marzNC]

Ski Mojo already does a similar thing for a lot less than two grand..

Looks like Ski~Mojo started out in 2007. About $700 in US dollars. Company based in the UK, with deals in UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It's possible to demo in France.

I know an older ski instructor in New England who has been using CADS for quite a while. That product has been around since 2011 or so. Requires unhooking and hooking for each lift ride, but he was clear that they helped support his knees. Price is around $700.

 

[dloveski]

Hmmmmmm......I may have to rethink my "ski bike" plan when my 65 yo arthritic knees give out for good. Or total knee replacement-----but nice to know there are other options

(my son and his ski patrol cousin--if pic uploaded, can't tell)