# Cross-Country Aquatic Skis The ABH20 Water Walking Skis Take the Snow Out of Nordic Skiing By Michael Hines | Published 2013-12-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abh20-water-walking-skis References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/abh20-cross-country-water-skis/29946/) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/abh2o-cross-water-walking-skis) Cross-country skiers are likely to love the ABH20 Water Walking Skis. Created by Slovenian designer Bostjan Antoncic, these are more or less literal cross-country water skis. Antoncic's design allows you to ski on water without the need for a boat. Your pace won't be as fast as if you were being towed behind a watercraft, however, but the ABH20 Water Walking Skis aren't about speed. Instead, these skis are all about scoring a [great workout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatic-fitness). They engage your arms, legs and core to give you a workout similar to [cross-country skiing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k2-ski-collection), albeit without the snow. You won't go very fast, but you will feel the burn and that's what's important. Antoncic has just started an [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersports-board) campaign to help fund his design and is seeking $80,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cross-country Water Skis:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced water skiing equipment that allows for faster speeds and more efficient workout. - **Hybrid Fitness Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine different sports and exercises to create innovative fitness equipment that provides unique and effective workouts. - **Water-based Fitness Activities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new water-based exercise programs and equipment to offer alternatives to traditional land-based workouts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Water Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative water sports equipment and activities that cater to a wider range of fitness enthusiasts. - **Fitness Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture fitness equipment that combines multiple exercises or activities to provide users with more versatile workout options. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new crowdfunding platforms or technologies that cater specifically to entrepreneurs and designers in the fitness and sports industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [High-Tech Indoor Skiing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-skiing-machine.md) - [Aftermarket Stroller Wheel Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelblades-xl-stroller-skis.md) - [Electric Bike-Like Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-hydra-waterbike.md) - [Multipurpose Modular Watersports Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersports-board.md) - [Folding Travel-Friendly Winter Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-skis.md) - [Three-in-One Aquatic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decathlon-x-outercraft-hydrobike.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Aftermarket Air-Spring Skier Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox.md)