# Snowboarding Wrist Casts The Morph Armor by Navik Lal Hopes to Reduce Wrist Injuries By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morph-armor References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/11/05/snowboarder-wrist-armor-delight/) Snowboarders may be encouraged to [wear helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-helmet) and even to stuff a pillow down their pants to protect their butt, but the [Morph Armor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morph-floss-pen) addresses perhaps the most common area of injury for these sport enthusiasts: the [wrist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trainers-choice). It fits like a cast in order to provide protection to everything between the hand and elbow. Conceived by Navik Lal, the Morph Armor is designed to ensure the wearer is able to retain near-full mobility throughout their arms while protecting them as well. It is made up of 2 splints with multiple segments joined by what Lal has labelled 'living hinges.' It is these hinges that will not compromise the sport. The Morph Armor is secured to the arm by way of an 8 point lace system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Sport Protective Wear:** The Morph Armor by Navik Lal represents a new trend in sport protective wear, with an opportunity for further innovation in developing gear that minimizes injuries without reducing mobility. - **Flexible Body Armor:** The 'living hinges' technology of the Morph Armor by Navik Lal suggests a trend towards more flexible body armor that moves with the body, allowing for greater mobility and convenience. - **Injury-preventing Design:** The Morph Armor by Navik Lal embodies a trend towards designing products with injury prevention as a key feature, offering opportunities for innovation across a range of industries, from sports and exercise to healthcare and beyond. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Gear:** The Morph Armor by Navik Lal is an innovative product that could disrupt the sports gear industry by offering an effective, high-quality wrist protector for skiers and snowboarders. - **Healthcare:** The flexible, adjustable design of the Morph Armor by Navik Lal suggests an opportunity for innovation in healthcare and injury prevention, particularly in developing body armor for military personnel and first responders. - **Consumer Goods:** As an innovative, effective product with broad appeal, the Morph Armor could disrupt the consumer goods market by providing a compelling new product for active consumers and outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lattice Orthopaedic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast21-1.md) - [Recycled Material Medical Casts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axo-cast.md) - [App-Customized Arm Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcustomized-arm-braces-the-brace-elbow-brace-by-nils-sorger-is-3d-printed.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Wearable Technology Gym Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protecht-wrist-wraps.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md) - [Lightweight Surfing Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wtr-icon.md) - [Mechanical Posterior Support Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-back-support.md) - [Interchangeable Component Sport Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-helmet.md)