# In-Home Ski Simulators Snowless Downhilling in Your Living Room By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-01-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-home-ski-simulators-snowless-downhilling-in-your-living-room References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/ski-home-simulator-is-for-every-ski-lover/) & [proidee.de](http://www.proidee.de/shop?H=AFFILIATE&P=500017&H=affiliate) This in-home skiing simulator is sure to be popular in areas where snow is at a premium. The unit works more like a [piece of exercise equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-fitness-systems) rather than a Wii program. It tilts, spins and shakes, generally behaving just as if you are actually skiing down a mountain. The unit is available from Pro-Idee, a German company for about $2300. It comes preloaded with software featuring runs from [popular ski resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-storage) all around the world, as well as a [racing program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driving-simulations). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Virtual Skiing:** The rise of in-home ski simulators indicates a growing trend towards virtual skiing experiences. - **At-home Fitness:** The in-home skiing simulator represents a shift towards at-home fitness equipment that provides a unique and engaging experience. - **Personalized Recreation:** The technology behind the in-home skiing simulator reveals an opportunity for personalized recreational activities that cater to specific interests and abilities. ### Where This Applies - **Fitness Equipment:** The in-home skiing simulator could disrupt the traditional fitness equipment industry by providing a more engaging and realistic workout experience. - **Virtual Reality:** The in-home skiing simulator could revolutionize the virtual reality industry by creating a more immersive and interactive experience. - **Recreation and Entertainment:** The in-home skiing simulator could disrupt the recreation and entertainment industry by providing a unique and personalized recreational activity that can be enjoyed in the comfort of one's own home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Data-Driven Exercise Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-somatosensory-slide-board.md) - [Motorized Skier Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo.md) - [Aftermarket Air-Spring Skier Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox.md) - [Off-Course Skier Support Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiavec.md) - [Performance-Analyzing Skiing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ski-tracker.md) - [Realistic Riding Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muoverti-tilt-indoor-smart-bike.md) - [Contemporary Racing Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drivepod.md) - [Residential-Scale Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeeball-arcade-games.md)