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# High Tech Athlete Training
RFID Ski Position Feedback System

By Michael Plishka | Published 2009-03-04 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-tech-athlete-training-rfid-ski-position-feedback-system
References: [fraunhofer.de](http://www.fraunhofer.de/EN/press/pi/2009/03/ResearchNews032009Topic1.jsp)

For [new skiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox), keeping your skis straight can be a major challenge.

For downhill skiing experts, minute changes in ski positions can mean the difference between winning and losing.

A new system developed by Austrian firm, Abatec, can give [ski position feedback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinexon-sports) via RFID to coaches in realtime while the skier goes down the slopes.

After a run, skiers can look at their runs and see what needs to be optimized during runs.

There’s no reason such a technology couldn’t be adopted to measure foot position on [lugers](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luge) to detect when the sled is sliding, or for other sports where minute changes in body orientation can translate into large changes in performance.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 9% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **RFID Ski Position Feedback:** Opportunity for developing wearable technology that provides realtime feedback on ski positions to improve performance.
- **Realtime Sports Performance Feedback:** Opportunity for creating systems that provide immediate feedback on athlete positions and techniques to enhance performance.
- **Optimizing Athlete Training:** Opportunity to develop systems that analyze athlete performance data to identify areas for improvement.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Sports Technology:** Development of advanced technology solutions to enhance athlete training and performance.
- **Wearable Technology:** Integration of wearable devices to track and provide real-time feedback on athlete performance.
- **Data Analytics:** Utilization of data analytics to analyze athlete performance data and provide insights for improved training strategies.

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