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Title:

A Novel Anti-Slip Pad for Improving Steering when Exiting a Ski Lift on a Snowboard

Document type:
Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Author(s):
Böhm, H.; Souckova, M.; Hösl, M.; Senner, V.
Abstract:
While using ski lifts, snowboarders take the rear foot out of the binding. Therefore, steering abilities of the board are reduced, which leads to falls, potentially followed by injuries. In the past, several kinds of anti-slip pads have been introduced to provide friction between the board and the boot of the free foot. The purpose of this study was to check the usability of a novel anti-slip pad, consisting of a commonly used rubber footprint and an additional rim providing vertical grip for th...     »
Journal title:
Journal of ASTM International
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
5
Journal issue:
5
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