BobD Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Not sure what to say about this.... maybe looks like something that a lot of guys would pay money to take a turn with the remote control :D <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8oCS_8XDcGE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleaman Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm in for a pair of sidewinders and some Calvin Kleins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrol Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 yeah, I'd like to take a turn w/ that:eplus2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I guess if you want "80's arms" that thing works great! I'll bet it's the Canadians, they spent a bunch of money on that "own the podium" program last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 bad camera angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambertoMI Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 This has got to be the funniest video I have seen! :lol: Is this for real? I am going to build my own now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0hn Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 It appears that you're only reacting to what the machine is doing, not driving it. It doesn't seem like a realistic representation of the skills and motion that actually control a snowboard. It does look kinda fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Snowboardings equivalent of the mechanical bull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I agree about reacting, although the body positions look quite realistic. I was just thinking that this lassie may be the answer to the "how to you market hard booting" question/ thread. With possibly an improved camera angle of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-star Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Ha! Yes, I was telling my friend g-ben that to better market the sport we need to get some hot girls in bikinis to start carving. I'd volunteer, but I don't know how hot I'd look in a bikini right now... It's good to see our girl here doing her part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!MaineCarver! Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 This is basically the same thing just the guy is on soft boots. I still would like to try it however it works whether it be you controlling it or you just reacting to the machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 The person you are seeing is Team Kazaks world cup rider: http://www.valerietsoy.com/en/ And she rides a 185. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Very cool! It appears that you're only reacting to what the machine is doing' date=' not driving it. [/quote']I disagree - I don't think it's just a "ride." There are probably built-in constraints to prevent the user from shooting off of either end, but it looks to me that there is a great degree of interactivity from the user. You don't get much rotation (Heading/Yaw, or Pitch) but I bet it would be pretty nice to work those target muscle groups during the off season. Another video: <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/W3aPnMS1Uos" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> And where to purchase - http://www.ski-trainer.com/en/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjvircks Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 The folks on these machines look a lot like people using a piece of equipment I use for ski season called Fitter (made in Calgary as I recall). Its a side to side rocker with a rolling dolly on top that is restrained by bungie cords underneath. You adjust the number of cords to your weight and the type of workout. You stand on the dolly as if on skis and drive the dolly back and forth. Looks just like the videos with the exception of the snowboard stance, etc. I bet there are elastic cords under the track that the person is driving against... not motor driven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I think the hesitations in the motion preclude any rider input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'll bet it's the Canadians, they spent a bunch of money on that "own the podium" program last year. Still bitter about that hockey lost ? ;) it worked pretty well spending a bunch of money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjvircks Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I was wrong... it is motor driven. from website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin of Beagle Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 According to http://ski-trainer.com/en/news/robb-report-the-global-luxury they cost $45,000 - $80,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrol Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I disagree - I don't think it's just a "ride." There are probably built-in constraints to prevent the user from shooting off of either end, but it looks to me that there is a great degree of interactivity from the user. You don't get much rotation (Heading/Yaw, or Pitch) but I bet it would be pretty [bOLD]nice to work those target muscle groups during the off season.[/bOLD] Ding, Ding Ding!!! there you go:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molekulo Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 but it looks to me that there is a great degree of interactivity from the user. You are right. Foot platform has sensors and estimates edge angle. Simulator's software calculates turning carve depending on edge angle, ski radius, and rider's speed at moment of time. And then generates motion of platform to simulate centrifugal force at current speed and turning radius. It also can simulate "bumps" by adding irregularity to platform's movement speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 It also can simulate "bumps" by adding irregularity to platform's movement speed. That's is maybe what I was seeing. Still mind blowing complexity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 You are right. Foot platform has sensors and estimates edge angle. Simulator's software calculates turning carve depending on edge angle, ski radius, and rider's speed at moment of time. And then generates motion of platform to simulate centrifugal force at current speed and turning radius. It also can simulate "bumps" by adding irregularity to platform's movement speed. That is friggin' awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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