Man creates a device to help his visually impaired wife to learn ski and snowboard

John’s wife is visually impaired. Despite of her disability, John wanted to share his passion for winter sport with his wife. In 1996, he sketched a design for an adaptive tool on a paper napkin, and he decided to create a new device called Sno-Wing.

“I had few ideas that there would be so many benefits for so many challenged users--including my wife.”, he recalled. This is why, in 1998, the Sno-Wing was patented.

The Sno-Wing is an adaptive training device designed to allow a guide maximum control of their participant’s movements whilst snowboarding. It looks like a lightweight elliptical frame with a padded harness.To hold, the harness is attached at the pivot point of the disabled person’s hip.

To stabilise the Sno-Wing, there are several connection points. Connecting straps provide adjustability to suit a variety of sizes and needs.

The Sno-Wing can be used for both snowboarding and skiing.

Since receiving the patent, the Sno-Wing has been supplied to winter sport schools around the globe.

More info : http://www.sno-wing.com/index.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxMDzpTSs9I