German company VACO Technology has teamed up with snow sports company Amplid to bring a revolutionary new snow helmet to market. VACO has replaced the traditional inner foam helmet padding with an auto fitting system that self-adapts to the shape of your head. The technology has been used within the medical industry for years and is now being adapted for the outdoor industry for use in gear such as back protectors, ski boots and now snow helmets.
Polish company Contract debuted on the snowboard scene this season with some innovative new design concepts. The patent pending Snake Transition Technology adds a 3D wave to the middle of the snowboard. The goal of the 3D wave is to deliver the stability of a carver and the flex of a freestyle in an all mountain package.
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German company Novonic is looking to take on Ardica to win as portable heat supplier to the outdoor industry. Through a combination of innovative textiles and electronics, Novonic has created the first flexible, conductive fabric that can be used to not only transmit heat but also for numerous applications such as transmitting data, blocking radiation or measuring your pulse.
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While you ski or snowboard, the constantly changing light conditions on the slopes make it hard to see the terrain in snow or cloudy weather while forcing you to squint when the sun comes out. German company Uvex has come out with some innovative ski goggle technology that solves the alternating light problem without you having to carry one or more pair of ski goggles.
New California company Manic has developed the world's first true suspension snowboard binding. Made out of magnesium with titanium springs, the bindings are light and strong. Called the Massive Pop 1.0, the suspension snowboard bindings allow you to ride chatter and jolt free.
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