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:: FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About the SnoRhino
Question 1: Whats the point,
they already have footrests on chair lifts?
That's true, however, they aren't as comfortable for snowboarders
as they are for skiers. While skis fit comfortably in the footrest,
a snowboard is naturally perpendicular to the skis. The snowboarder
now has a few choices:
1) Hang the snowboard from one foot: This puts all the weight
on one leg, and its murder on the thigh, knee and ankle.
2) Rest the snowboard on the other foot: This is a slight improvement,
although it just delays the inevitable leg pain, plus it can
wear down the laces and scratch up the snowboard boot.
3) Contort your body to get the snowboard on the footrest: Now
your ankle and thigh are feeling a little better, but your knee
is paying the price. You are also invading the space of whoever's
sitting next to you, and if they have skis, they will get scratched.
Also, the snowboard's edges are dulled over time where they
make contact with the steel bar.
The SnoRhino's patented design gives snowboarders another option:
A comfortable place to rest their board, designed specifically
for them. Their is absolutely no pressure on the knee, ankle,
or hip. No more burning thighs. Your $200 snowboard boots remain unharmed, and the skier
next to you, for the first time, is happy you are there.
Question 2: Ok, so the snowboarders have
a footrest, but now its going to interfere with skiers and make
things harder for them.
We would never do that! The president of our company is
a skier, so we have taken careful consideration to make absolutely
certain that skiers will only be affected positively by the
SnoRhino.
Question 3: That thing looks
like it's made out of cheap plastic, the only thing that works
in the ski business is steel.
We currently use a proprietary composite material which
has the frictional and flexible properties of rubber but the
strength of nylon-12. Our material properties
are constant from over 100F to -40F. It is light weight, and
will not affect the balance of the chair. A UV additive
prevents damage from constant exposure to the sun.
For more information on this, see our
Product Overview section.
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