# Smart Skiing Boots Carv's Wearable Tech Revolutionizes Winter Sports By Peter Bailey | Published 2016-02-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carv References: [techmog](http://techmog.com/6357/get-ready-for-the-age-of-digitised-skiing) & [carvnow](http://www.carvnow.com) Skiing is being revolutionized with technology thanks to Carv, the first [wearable tech ski coach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eyewear1) that measures everything about your run. [Electronic insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health) are inserted into the boots and feed data into an app which in turn translates it into readable graphs. This data can be used to see exactly what you're doing wrong. For example, a common mistake is to lean too far back. With the device you will be able to spot this and change the bad habit. Additionally, a friend or ski instructor can record a video of the run and match it to the data. The team behind Carv have been working in China to perfect the device and are now ready to raise money via [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coddi1) on the 10th of February. The team says: "With Carv we feel like we’re really able to democratize the technology that’s currently only available to champion skiers – it is the first product of its kind to be available to beginners and pros alike." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wearable Tech Ski Coaching:** Carv's smart ski boots revolutionize skiing by providing wearable tech ski coaching through electronic insoles and app integration. - **Data-driven Skiing Analysis:** Carv's smart ski boots provide data-driven analysis, allowing skiers to identify and correct mistakes in real time. - **Democratizing Ski Technology:** Carv's smart ski boots aim to democratize advanced ski technology by making it accessible to both beginners and professional skiers. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** The sports equipment manufacturing industry can leverage Carv's technology to develop innovative ski products that integrate wearable tech for enhanced user experience. - **Outdoor Recreation and Tourism:** The outdoor recreation and tourism industry can benefit from Carv's smart ski boots by offering a unique and technologically advanced skiing experience to customers. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The fitness and wellness industry can explore partnership opportunities with Carv's smart ski boots, providing personalized training and analysis to improve skiers' performance and overall fitness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Carbon Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hispeed-boot.md) - [Performance-Tracking Skate Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-skate-sensors.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Off-Course Skier Support Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiavec.md) - [Connected Snow Sport Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekkie-smart-snow-goggles.md) - [Motorized Skier Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo.md) - [Data-Driven Exercise Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-somatosensory-slide-board.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-goggles.md) - [Modular Snow-Ready Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hf-boot-collection.md)