Snowboarding Wrist Protection

2009

Final major project from the third year of my Product Design degree.

user board copyProblem: Over 100,000 snowboarders fracture their wrists each year during falls. When falling it is instinctive to put out your hands, the resulting shock often causes fractures.

Solution: Design effective wrist protection to prevent fractures, suitable for use with snowboard gloves.

final envoronment board

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