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Hybrid Showshoe Skis

The Crossblades Are Perfect For Gliding On Different Kinds of Snow

— February 4, 2016 — Lifestyle
The Crossblades are innovative wintersport gear that blend the bets qualities of snowshoes and backcountry skis.

Each blade is equipped with a magnetic swivel plate that comes with an integrated climbing skin which is perfect for ascending hills. When it's time to rip down the kill, you simply have to liberate the swivel plate and flip it over the smooth base to get a ski-like descent.

The unique combination of a ski-style base and a tub-style upper enable you to enjoy performance on both hardened snow as well as fresh powder. The base takes care of hard snow while the upper offers increased surface area which is ideal for gliding on powder.

The Crossblades make for a fun and efficient showshoeing and skiing alternative. They could come of great use at ski resorts where they can be used to help tourists experience the joys of winter sports.



Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Sport Equipment - The fusion of two traditional sports equipment is an avenue for innovation in the sporting goods industry.
2. Multi-functional Sport Equipment - Equipment that serves multiple functions provides a unique avenue for customer experience and satisfaction in the sports equipment industry.
3. Adaptive Sport Equipment - Equipment that can be adapted for different terrain and weather conditions is an opportunity for disruption in the winter sports industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - This innovation offers companies in the sports equipment manufacturing industry an opportunity to create hybrid products for multiple sports and customer satisfaction.
2. Ski Resorts - The Crossblades could provide ski resorts with a unique selling point, offering tourists and visitors an alternative to traditional skiing and snowshoeing.
3. Adventure Tourism - Companies in the adventure tourism industry can offer the Crossblades as a unique and efficient product for their customers to experience and enjoy winter sports in different terrains.
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