An illumination system for a handheld support apparatus is disclosed. A variety of applications for the handheld support apparatus are considered, including, but not limited to, hiking, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, trailblazing, rock climbing, and mountaineering. The illumination system can advantageously illuminate the surrounding environment of the handheld support apparatus during use. Illumination systems can be disposed within the support apparatus or on the external surface of the support apparatus. The illumination system can comprise a power source and a light-emitting device. The illumination system can further comprise at least one internal electrical conductor configured to transfer power from the power source to the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, the light-emitting from the support apparatus can be controlled by predetermined values to optimize preferred performance parameters.

An illumination system for a handheld support apparatus is disclosed. A variety of applications for the handheld support apparatus are considered, including, but not limited to, hiking, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, trailblazing, rock climbing, and mountaineering. The illumination system can advantageously illuminate the surrounding environment of the handheld support apparatus during use. Illumination systems can be disposed within the support apparatus or on the external surface of the support apparatus. The illumination system can comprise a power source and a light-emitting device. The illumination system can further comprise at least one internal electrical conductor configured to transfer power from the power source to the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, the light-emitting from the support apparatus can be controlled by predetermined values to optimize preferred performance parameters.

A ski resort safety system and method. A ski resort comprises a piste (300). The ski resort safety system comprises: an anti-collision suit (1), wherein the anti-collision suit (1) is worn by a skier and comprises an inflation device (100) and a control device (200), the inflation device (100) is configured to inflate the anti-collision suit (1) under the control of the control device (200), and the control device (200) is configured to detect the condition of the skier, and when the skier encounters a danger, trigger the inflation device (100) to inflate the anti-collision suit (1), and is configured to transmit a danger signal when detecting the dangerous condition of the skier; and relay devices (301), wherein the relay devices (301) are arranged along the piste (300) at a certain interval so as to receive the danger signal, and transmit a trigger signal to other skiers (2′) on the piste (300). By triggering the anti-collision suits (1) of other skiers (2′) located below an out-of-control skier (2), the out-of-control skier (2) per se can be protected, and other skiers (2′) are also effectively prevented from being accidently damaged.

A ski pole accessory includes at least one pole connector, a supporting base, and a plurality of tapering strings forming a streamer. The supporting base has a securing element connected to the pole connector, and a length that extends along at least a majority of a pole length of a ski pole when the supporting base is attached to the ski pole. The strings are individually connected to and extending from the supporting base. The strings extend along at least a majority of the length of the supporting base with each string being offset from an adjacent string of the plurality of strings along the supporting base.

A ski pole accessory includes at least one pole connector, a supporting base, and a plurality of tapering strings forming a streamer. The supporting base has a securing element connected to the pole connector, and a length that extends along at least a majority of a pole length of a ski pole when the supporting base is attached to the ski pole. The strings are individually connected to and extending from the supporting base. The strings extend along at least a majority of the length of the supporting base with each string being offset from an adjacent string of the plurality of strings along the supporting base.

A system for monitoring performance of a user includes at least one processor, and at least one memory including a computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the system to perform operations including obtaining force data measured by at least one force sensor coupled with one or more poles and velocity data measured by at least one sensor for measuring velocity of the user, determining poling power based on the force data and the velocity data, and outputting a poling power indicator based on the determined poling power.

Smart grips for use on ski poles and handlebars are disclosed herein. A smart grip can include a grip body having an opening mateable to a tubular member. A speaker can be disposed in the grip body and a display can be at least partially contained in the grip body. A controller can be disposed in the grip body and includes at least one processor and at least one memory device storing instructions for causing the at least one processor to receive incoming audio data and output said incoming audio data via the speaker. One or more buttons can be positioned on the grip and coupled to the controller. A battery can be disposed in the grip body and coupled to at least the controller.

A grip adjustment system comprising: a sleeve positionable, in use, on an object configured to be gripped by a user. The system also comprises a distributed array of actuators, each actuator being arranged to actuate a respective portion of the sleeve between a first position and a second position in response to an actuation signal; and a processor. The processor is operable to: receive a pressure distribution and an event quality indicator corresponding to an event of interest; determine an optimal grip based on the pressure distribution and the event quality indicator; select an actuator, of the distributed array of actuators, to be actuated based on the optimal grip; transmit the actuation signal to the actuator such that the shape of the sleeve is changed and the grip of the user is adjusted.

The present invention relates to a sport stick that measures the driving force generated by the upper body, which is applied to the ground through poles during the natural performance of nordic walking or any other sport, where poles are used to drive/propel the body forward. An inclination sensor along with a pole length sensor (pole length constant in a fixed length pole) has been placed into the pole for the achievement of the most suitable biomechanical performance, i.e. proper technique. The sport pole uses the Global Positioning System along with a topographical map to ensure that the slope of terrain does not affect the inclination sensor measurements. All collected data is analyzed by a control center, wherein correct usage models have been saved along with a collection of the user's anthropometric and fitness levels.

A system for monitoring performance of a user includes at least one processor, and at least one memory including a computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the system to perform operations including obtaining force data measured by at least one force sensor coupled with one or more poles and velocity data measured by at least one sensor for measuring velocity of the user, determining poling power based on the force data and the velocity data, and outputting a poling power indicator based on the determined poling power.