Pressure Distribution Measurements for the Alpine Skier—from the Biomechanical High Tech Measurement to its Application as Swingbeep-Feedback System

Knowledge about pressure distribution inside the ski boot can be used for optimizing material aspects and the individual fitting of the ski boot, and also for the assessment and improvement of skiing performance itself. Fifteen years ago, measurements of that kind were not feasible because of the lack of appropriate sensor technology. Since then systems have been developed which allow for the collection of pressure information underneath the footsole and also along the tibia without affecting the skier.