Even in the world of skiing, innovation is continuous, and technology serves to overcome the problems that have always afflicted professionals and enthusiasts struggling with weather conditions or with the difficulty of managing materials. The progress made in recent years (remember when the skis had to be higher than at least 20-30 centimeters?) Have made winter sports more and more fun, and also in the last glimpse of the season you can try the news that arrive at continuous jet. Here are the most relevant.
The boot with the double hook Boa
Among the most interesting technologies of recent times, the Boa closing system stands out, an innovation that has already revolutionized the way the skiers regulate their boots. This system has its roots in the world of the mountains, with a story that begins in 2001, when it was introduced for the first time in the snowboard, offering a micro -lorgular precision closure. Since then, he has continued to evolve and today he has been present in numerous products for sports on snow, outdoors, cycling, athletics and even work clothing.
The latest version released in January completes the route by offering the hooking on boots not only in the lower part but also on the ankle. The idea was born from the most common complaints of us sports weekly sportsmen, and has now also arrived in the professional field: pains, blisters and cold feet, stability without compromising circulation, difficulty regulating the hooks. With the double Boa Alpine Fit System, these problems are addressed with an innovative approach: thanks to a micro -lorgular closure, the skier can obtain a precise and uniform fitting, eliminating pressure points and improving stability. The system envelops the foot more effectively than traditional hooks, improving power transfer and increasing safety in curves. In addition, the adjustment is immediate and can be carried out with a simple rotation of the wheel, even with the gloves worn.
At the basis of this technology there is a system of components studied in detail. The platform of the H+I1 wheel offers a powerful closure and a multidirectional adjustment, while the lace, consisting of over 100 stainless steel wires, guarantees high resistance and optimal tension distribution. The lace guides reduce friction and allow a uniform fitting, while the terminator ensures that the system remains stable and safe. Finally, the guides released allow you to open and close the leg without effort, facilitating the entry and exit from the boot. Having said that, the data have shown that the Alpine Fit System reduces the pressure points on the upper part of 13%, improving comfort and safety. In addition, the transfer of power and the corner stability are significantly improved, with an increase of up to 6% of the peak forces under the foot and a 10% increase in the force production rate at the beginning of the curve. The double hooking Boa can now be found on the boots of several brands, such as Atominc, Head, Salomon, K2, Nordica, Dalbello.
The warmth that comes from bears
Technical clothing is also making giant steps. Columbia Sportswear, for example, presented a technology called Omni-Heat Arctic, inspired by the ability of polar bears to retain heat. A solution that uses biomimetics to guarantee an exceptional thermal insulation enhanced by solar energy.
This novelty is the result of a research conducted in collaboration with the Intivitive Machines Space Exploration Company and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. The basic idea is that the perlo of polar bears allows you to absorb and retain sun heat: by applying this principle to technical clothing, a translucent external layer has been developed that lets the sun’s rays penetrate, transmitting the heat to an optimized internal layer to hold it back. The new technology has been implemented in two jacket models: the Arcic Crest Sherpa Hooded jacket and the Titanium Arcic Crest Down Hoded duvet. And it is the result of the study of a company that now has 250 patents recorded in the outdoor sector.
The smartwatch for ski mountaineering
Amazfit T-Rex 3 is a smartwatch designed for extreme weather conditions and is composed of a special bridge structure and front bezel in stainless steel and a display protected by Coring Gorilla Glass, scratch-resistant and which can also be used with gloves . Equipped with a maximum brightness of 2000 nit allows you to see the data on the screen even in the intense sunlight, improving comfort even on the snow. It offers about 15 thousand maps of tracks around the world, of which 5 thousand free, and the peculiarity and which has also been scheduled with the functions of love ski mountaineering.
In addition, the “reverse navigation” facilitates the return to the starting point and with 700 mAh of battery capacity can work for about 3 weeks with a single charge, or for a whole day with the activated GPS. It costs 299.99 euros.