WINTER FITNESS
SNOW
You know those ski lifts go down as well as up, right? But if you insist on making your own way home…
[ Words Dan Grabham ]
Ski no evil
The sensors cost £199 if you buy them on their own. But they’re free with a £199 year pass, or £99 with a six-day £99 sub. So it’s really the same price anyway.
Ski this guy about to reign
There are some gamified modes, giving you audio feedback on your turns and moving targets upwards as you get better.
CARV 2
Last winter I used Carv, a system to track and improve skiing skills.
The hardware used an insole that fitted in your ski boot. It worked well, but you had to install the pressure-sensitive insole under the boot’s lining –fine for pros and regular skiers with fitted boots, but a challenge for those of us who might go away to a ski resort once a year… and maybe hire their kit.