Snowfeet Ma Ski Aafupi by Zbynek Suba is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zida za Masewera, Kuthamanga ndi Kupumula Competition Category.
BronzeZida za Masewera· 2020
Snowfeet Ma Ski Aafupi
by Zbynek Suba
Client: Snowfeet
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zida za Masewera Category
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About Snowfeet Ma Ski Aafupi
Snowfeet ndi ma ski aafupi kwambiri omwe amavalidwa ndi nsapato zanthawi yozizira wamba. Ski iliyonse ndi yaitali pang'ono kuposa nsapato yanthawi yozizira, choncho kuthamanga kutsika phiri kumaphatikiza ski ndi skating. Mapangidwe ake amachokera pa kafukufuku wa momwe phazi la munthu limakhalira mwachilengedwe likamayenda. Radius ya kutsogolo imatsatira mapangidwe achikale a ski, kotero msonga sailowa mu chisanu. Mbali za sitima zachitsulo ndi njira zoongolera pansi zimapititsa patsogolo kuwongolera ndi kulunjika, ndipo chidendene chopangidwa mwapadera chimagwiritsidwa ntchito pochepetsa liwiro kapena kuima. Snowfeet ndi zopepuka komanso zazing'ono mokwanira kuti zilowe m'thumba, ndipo njira zopapatiza za m'nkhalango zimatheka kufikirika.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Snowfeet Ma Ski Aafupi ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Snowfeet Ma Ski Aafupi akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Snowfeet Ma Ski Aafupi amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Snowfeet are very short skis, a little longer than winter boots. Downhill skiing using Snowfeet is a combination of skiing and skating. Basically, it´s a new winter sport that could be also called snowskates. It can be used both on the slopes and off piste. The main benefit for customers is the fun they experience using Snowfeet.
Advantages:
You can access places like narrow forest paths, where you wouldn’t get with skis.
Very small and light-fits to bag.
You do not need any special boots. - Dimensions & Packaging
- 390mm x 130mm x 40mm
- Tags
- sports, speed, miniski, black, sharp, light, comfortable, innovation
- Production Technology
- High durable plastic material: PA6 plus 30 percent glass fibers.
Screw, nut, and washer are black zinc chromate plating, the material is metal.
Snowfeet is - Design Challenge
- The hardest challenge was to design Snowfeet so it is manageable, safe, stoppable and cool. It took our team, led by Zbynek, for over a year of constant testing and designing.
- Research
- The overall design of the ski was based on a study of the natural position of the human foot in motion.
Given these assumptions, Snowfeet is designed to be safe and can only be used with ordinary winter boots. The front radius is inspired by classic winter ski so it cannot be buried in snow.
The steel edges at the bottom serve for better ski control and easy skid stop. Guide rails on the base for better driving direction. The side appearance is inspired by classic racing cars such as the Mustang.
The heel of the Snowfeet with a bevel from the top and sharp bumps from the bottom can be used to slow down driving or stopping.
Internal non-slip surface, which is designed for both classic and Snowboard boots, is decorated with a deer image that adds grandeur to the whole ski. - Inspiration
- Two enthusiastic athletes are thrilled with the idea of short skis and they decided to create a new booming worldwide winter sport, Snowfeet, the shortest ski ever. Thanks to the promising beginning this project will be the starting point to the business world and will help make our dream, to us to set up a huge company with a creative family atmosphere come true. Now our team is made up of seven people and everyone is working to make Snowfeet as successful as Snowboard a few years ago.
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2017 in the Czech Republic. Now, the second model is on its way. In 2019 it was exhibited in Munich ISPO trade and won finalist price.
- Operation Flow
- The biggest advantage over skiing is a more relaxed and fun ride.
You can access places like narrow forest paths, where you wouldn’t get with skis or snowboard.
Very light and small, so it fits into any bag and you can take it with you anywhere.
Beautiful design combined with a practical use for skiing pleasure.
One size fits all, You do not need any special boots. You can wear your regular winter boots. - Patents
- Copy protected.
Trademark Snowfeet 2019. - Team Members
- CEO: Zbynek Suba
CO founder: Michael Podesva
sales: Vendula Vasutova
Marketing, video editing: Josef Kratochvil,
Michal Wiergon
Logistic: Milada Subova
Video editing, customer service Martin Podesva
3D modeling: Daniel Kovac - Image Credits
- The video could not be uploaded, it was sent to your email from hello@snowfeetstore.com to SUPPORT@adesignaward.com
Camera: Radek Suba, Josef Kratochvil, Michael Podesva, Zbynek Suba
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