New Technology | Smart skiing will blow your mind in minutes!

Nowadays, with technology advancing at a rapid pace, many traditional activities are embracing high-tech innovations in their equipment—skiing being one of them. Think it’s all about focusing solely on the functionality and performance of ski boards? Think again! Check out what the "urban trendsetters" are actually into these days!

1. Ski Goggles:RideOn Roggles Snow Goggles

An Israeli company has designed these ski goggles that project an interactive interface right in the center of the user’s field of vision. Coolly enough, you can perform various actions simply by using your gaze. With RideOn Roggles goggles, you can check your location and direction, access weather forecasts, read incoming messages, or even enjoy fun mini-games—so whether you’re carving down the slopes or taking a break, your skiing adventure will never be dull!

2. Skiing Equipment You Can Bring Along: CARV—Your Wearable, Invisible Skiing Coach!

CARVThe ski tracker is a high-tech gadget that uses voice prompts to provide users with real-time skiing technique guidance. You can…CARVPlace it inside your ski boots, and it will analyze your skiing technique in real time while providing voice-guided instructions—acting as your personal ski coach, always by your side. At the same time,CARVIt can also connect to a mobile app. With this, Mom won’t have to worry about my skiing skills anymore! (Product price: $199, expected shipping in November 2016)

3. Ski Bindings: XON SNOWSmart Ski Boot Bindings

XONSNOW-1Designed for snowboarding, it can detect the user’s center-of-gravity shifts during skiing, as well as metrics like speed and balance. Additionally, it connects to a mobile app via Bluetooth, allowing users to instantly review their personal skiing data in real time.XON SNOW-1Powered by USB charging, it offers up to 7 hours of use and is priced at around $580.

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Any one of these items alone would be cool, stylish, and impressive enough to turn heads for a while. But the editor has noticed their common thread: they all rely on precise analysis of skiers' data! It seems that no matter how high-tech an invention may be, its true purpose ultimately lies in serving people.