# Rescue-Ready Skiing Aids The Safety Ski Pole is an Invaluable Tool in Emergency Situations By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-ski-pole References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/04/30/the-safety-dance/) There really is no harm in equipping yourself with something like the Safety Ski Pole. If the concept were to be put into production, it would certainly feature a higher price tag than its low-tech counterparts; however, the disadvantage of not having one could cost your your life. Myunggyu Kim's invention is intended especially for those extreme sports enthusiasts who navigate remote mountains and hills in search of superior skiing conditions. The ergonomic rod serves as a regular [supportive ski pole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-duty-walking-poles), but it also integrates a few other functions that you would not expect in such an object. A small screen on the handle keeps track of your coordinates with a [built-in GPS system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt). If you get stuck, lost or injured, the SSP Safety Ski Pole can beam out an [SOS signal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protechme) in bright red light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Safety Ski Pole:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced safety ski poles with built-in GPS and SOS signaling capabilities. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced safety features like GPS and SOS signaling into outdoor sports equipment. - **Rescue Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative rescue equipment with integrated GPS and SOS signaling for remote and extreme environments. - **Emergency Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with emergency services to develop advanced technology solutions like GPS-enabled skiing aids with SOS signaling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Controlled Rescue Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar.md) - [Customizable Winter Sport Poles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-way-customizable-ski-poles.md) - [Portable Skiing Rope Tows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-tow.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md) - [Performance-Analyzing Skiing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ski-tracker.md) - [Winter Sport Survivalist Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/db-snow-pro-vest.md) - [Connected Snow Sport Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekkie-smart-snow-goggles.md) - [Emergency Distress Signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-light-app.md) - [Smart Safety Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight.md)