The 'Fat Paddle' Design Stops the Loss of Athletic Equipment
References: kickstarter
Utah-based ski enthusiast Kevin Kotzian has reworked the authentic and largely inefficient ski brake in the form of his latest 'Fat Paddle' design. Building upon a failed ski trip in which his blades consistently flew down the mountain, Kotzian decided to take matters into his own hands by testing out some home-grown braking methods. Using a mixture of various rubber implements, he eventually perfected the Fat Paddle structure, a ribbed orange contraption that is tailored to fit an array of ski blades.
Although there is much humor involved in the project, the Fat Paddle design is a new and effective ski safety measure. The lack of sturdy brakes among the majority of ski equipment has resulted in high-speed collisions, ones which could have been easily avoided.
The Fat Paddle framework is easy to use, requiring only a minor attachment to existing ski brakes. Currently adopted by Kickstarter, this danger prevention line will hopefully take off soon.
Although there is much humor involved in the project, the Fat Paddle design is a new and effective ski safety measure. The lack of sturdy brakes among the majority of ski equipment has resulted in high-speed collisions, ones which could have been easily avoided.
The Fat Paddle framework is easy to use, requiring only a minor attachment to existing ski brakes. Currently adopted by Kickstarter, this danger prevention line will hopefully take off soon.
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