Safety
Safety first even in ski racing!!
The safety of athletes as well as trainers should be the top priority in racing on the slopes. At OrangeFox, we place great importance on ensuring this safety in all our products. Plastic not only offers advantages in terms of weight and handling but also significantly contributes to safety on the slopes.
Safety of plastic drills
Our drill is characterized by exceptional stability while drilling. However, under strong lateral force, it breaks, which can potentially prevent serious injuries. One example is the accident involving Matthias Meyer during the combined slalom at the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, when he fell on a drill that was stuck in snow, at the edge of the slope. Since it was an OrangeFox drill, it broke upon impact, protecting Matthias from serious injury.
Such a scenario demonstrates that an athlete can slip onto a drill stuck in snow at any time. Since coaches always stand at the edge of the slope during training sessions and races with their drills stuck in snow, it is crucial for us to use plastic drills. This contributes to the safety of the athletes.
Advantages of plastic to prevent injuries
Safety on chairlifts
It can happen at any time that a key or a drill bit accidentally falls from the chairlift. In such cases, it is crucial to use plastic products to significantly reduce the risk of injury to people standing below. Metal products can cause serious injuries upon impact.
Rust-Free
Metal drill bits tend to develop rust with high usage, as the chrome layer wears off and the drill bit often remains slightly damp. Additionally, metal drill bits are inherently sharper-edged. Due to wear and tear, they can develop burrs and nicks that leave sharp edges, which can cause damage to hands, gloves or in the backpack.
Touching while spinning
Accidentally touching a spinning plastic drill bit is unproblematic. In contrast, doing so with a metal drill bit can be extremely dangerous.
Transport in backpack
A metal drill but can cause damage in a backpack, while a plastic drill bit does not carry this risk.
Scratched material
A scratched plastic drill bit remains harmless, even when it hits stones. In contrast, a scratched metal drill bit can form burrs that can cut hands and gloves.
Safety while carrying
Metal drill bits or keys on the trainer’s belt can become dangerous if they fall. Plastic drill bits, however, pose less risk of injury.
High impacts
When subjected to strong impact, a plastic drill bit breaks, which is safer. A metal drill bit, on the other hand, bends, remains dangerous and is no longer usable.
OrangeFix
In skiing, traditional rubber bands with metal hooks are often used for pole bundles. Over time, these bands become thinner and break. This poses a significant risk of injury, as the hook can fly uncontrollably when the band breaks and causes serious injuries, such as to the face. There is also danger in everyday use, as the band can easily slip out of the hand – especially when wearing gloves – causing the hook to fly uncontrollably.
With the OrangeFix plastic hook, these risks are completely eliminated. Our system offers safe and user-friendly handling, specially designed for the needs of skiing. This ensures a secure and reliable attachment to the slalom poles.
