# Hands-Free Ski Carriers The 'Ski Slinger' Was Made to Hold Ski and Snowboard Equipment Securely By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-carrier References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skislinger/a-new-innovative-way-to-carry-your-ski-equipment) & [skislinger](http://skislinger.com) As those who love to hit [snowy slopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-ski) know, packing around equipment can be a huge hassle -- which is exactly why this innovative ski carrier was designed. With the 'Ski Slinger,' consumers no longer have to worry about holding their skis or snowboard by their sides or over their shoulders -- an often uncomfortable practice that can he especially frustrating over long periods of time. Made from industrial seat belt material, the ski carriers are simply slung over the shoulder in a [cross-body fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sling) while any equipment is bucked behind, dispersing the weight and giving consumers freedom of their hands. With this, the company hopes to give those who use the ski carriers a more positive experience on the hill, helping them to their save energy for when they're actually going down the slopes instead. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Slung-over Ski Carriers:** The 'Ski Slinger' was created to make carrying ski equipment easier and less cumbersome by slinging them over the shoulder. - **Industrial Seat Belt Material:** The use of industrial seat belt material in the 'Ski Slinger' can be applied to other industries as a durable and reliable alternative to currently used materials. - **Hands-free Accessories:** The creation of the 'Ski Slinger' opens up opportunities for other hands-free accessories for outdoor activities. ### Where This Applies - **Ski and Snowboard Industry:** Manufacturers and retailers of ski and snowboarding equipment can benefit from selling complementary accessories like the 'Ski Slinger'. - **Outdoor Recreation Industry:** The use of industrial seat belt material in hands-free accessories like the 'Ski Slinger' can be applied to other outdoor recreational products like camping gear and hiking equipment. - **Transportation Industry:** The durable and reliable industrial seat belt material used in the 'Ski Slinger' can be utilized for automobile and other transportation purposes, such as improving safety features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Course Skier Support Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiavec.md) - [Folding Travel-Friendly Winter Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-skis.md) - [Back-Borne Bike Harnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-harness.md) - [Portable Skiing Rope Tows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-tow.md) - [Innovative Camera Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-camera-carrier.md) - [Handlebar Bike Gear Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gear-clip.md) - [Compact Chair-Accommodating Sling Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helinox-sling-bag.md) - [Aftermarket Air-Spring Skier Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox.md) - [Lightweight Winter Sport Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raide-lf-40l.md)