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Snowfeet Primarna funkcija: Kratke smuči by Zbynek Suba

Snowfeet Primarna funkcija: Kratke smuči by Zbynek Suba is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje športnih artiklov, fitnes in rekreacijske opreme Competition Category.


BronastaŠportni artikli· 2020

Snowfeet Primarna funkcija: Kratke smuči

by Zbynek Suba

Client: Snowfeet

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Športni artikli Category

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The Design

About Snowfeet Primarna funkcija: Kratke smuči

Besedilo knjige: Snowfeet so zelo kratke smuči, ki jih nosimo z navadnimi zimskimi škornji. Vsaka smučka je le nekoliko daljša od zimskega škornja, zato vožnja navzdol združuje smučanje in drsanje. Oblika temelji na študiji naravnega položaja človeškega stopala med gibanjem. Sprednji radij sledi klasični geometriji smuči, tako da se konica ne pogrezne v sneg. Jekleni robniki in vodilne tirnice na podplatu izboljšajo nadzor in usmerjenost, oblikovana peta pa se uporablja za upočasnjevanje ali ustavljanje. Snowfeet so lahke in dovolj majhne, da jih lahko spravimo v torbo, kar omogoča dostop tudi do ozkih gozdnih poti.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Snowfeet Primarna funkcija: Kratke smuči je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Snowfeet Primarna funkcija: Kratke smuči se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Snowfeet Primarna funkcija: Kratke smuči sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

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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