The Technology

LEARN MORE ABOUT

The Ski Mojo Technology

The Ski~Mojo is a device based on a technology that uses the power of a spring. The kinetic energy stored during knee flexion is released during extension through the decompression of the spring.

With the recommended adjustment in the user manual, the Ski~Mojo will support 1/3 of your body weight, which your legs will no longer have to bear. However, it’s easy to adjust the assistance according to your specific needs.

The articulated system is connected to the ski or snowboard boot shell (temporary connection during a trial) and to a comfortable under-seat harness.

The structure is inserted into a neoprene sleeve that keeps it in place. Since its primary purpose is not to provide lateral knee support, the neoprene should not be too tight. It adapts to each person’s morphology (hip circumference, tibial and femoral length). The whole system is therefore comfortable and quickly becomes unnoticeable.

 

Since its launch in 2007 the Ski~Mojo has been developed and honed via precision engineering into the latest version. The Ski~Mojo works as an exoskeleton for the legs consisting of a lightweight comfortable harness with neoprene supports containing powerful mechanical springs.

Ski~Mojo enables the wearer to ski for longer. It does not use less energy, but feels like it does. This is through the redistribution of the effort relieving the repetitive strain on the quadracepts, and redirecting more effort to the hamstrings. You will feel lighter on your equipment, more energetic, fatigue will be delayed & you will be less puffed out being able to ski longer between re-oxigination stops (rests on the hill or longer breaks) and during each day. It's like adding a turbo charge to your snow mountain experience.

 

Protection of the lower limb joints

REDUCED OR EVEN ELIMINATED PAIN: the vertical pressure on the knee and hip joints is reduced in such a way that it allows almost all (98%) people with stage IV osteoarthritis to continue or resume skiing with significantly reduced or eliminated pain. All user testimonials with gonarthrosis point in this direction. Since the same causes produce the same effects, the results are similar for other knee pathologies: meniscus, ACL, etc.

DELAYED LACTIC ACID BUILD-UP: the load transfer to the rigid ski or snowboard boot reduces lactic acid build-up in the quadriceps, allowing all users to extend their exercise time, focus on technique, and improve safety by reducing the risk of fatigue-related errors. By better controlling your trajectories, your skiing becomes much more comfortable for your lower limbs as well.

IMPROVES YOUR ENDURANCE AND PERFORMANCE

 

And for you?

Nothing beats testing the Ski~Mojo on the snow to ensure its effectiveness for your specific case. Once properly adjusted, it is quickly forgotten. The only difference: you ski with much more intensity, and if you had muscle or joint pain, it disappears or is significantly reduced. Thus, even though the Ski~Mojo is not a medical device (just like an electric-assisted bicycle), Ski~Mojo users with the following conditions experience relief while skiing.

• Gonarthrosis (including stage IV);
• Joint problems: (cartilage, meniscus, ligaments, tendons, kneecaps);
• Patellofemoral syndromes;
• knee sprain;
• Osgood-Schlatter disease;
• Lower back pain;
• Muscle weakness;
• Muscle soreness;
• etc.

Ski~Mojo also allows you to ski longer before the need for a prosthesis, and when one is already in place, Ski-Mojo should help extend its lifespan.

Note that Ski~Mojo will not make you ski faster. However, by taking fewer breaks and being more precise on your skis, you can fully enjoy your days, maximizing your ski time with more intense enjoyment. Your skiing technique should also improve thanks to the system’s effect on your positioning (hips more forward and more centered stance) and delayed fatigue due to the springs acting as “additional quadriceps.”

What are the differences with a knee brace or a knee orthosis?

Ski~Mojo and knee orthoses (or knee braces, splints, etc.) are two different and often complementary solutions. One cannot completely replace the other.

• A knee Orthosis is a medical device designed to support, stabilize, or protect the knee following an injury or surgery. They help keep the knee aligned, particularly to avoid lateral or unnatural movements (which Ski~Mojo does not do).
• Ski~Mojo is a load-reducing mechanism that lightens the perceived weight on the legs (and therefore the knees) by a third and absorbs shocks and vibrations that come up from the ground due to terrain irregularities (which the orthosis does not do). The Ski~Mojo thus immediately reduces the pain felt. However, Ski~Mojo allows full freedom of movement to its user (which is highly appreciated by users) whereas a Brace is restrictive.

It should be noted that it is entirely possible to use both devices simultaneously (if necessary). The orthosis is placed underneath the Ski~Mojo you wish.

The opinion of healthcare professionals

” Very quickly, once you have gotten used to Ski~Mojo, you feel support for the anterior muscle chain. The quadriceps work less. The knees are under less strain, and it feels like you weigh 20 kg less. For patellofemoral syndromes and kneecap issues, this device is very beneficial. The same is likely true for more advanced osteoarthritis. I also see its usefulness in the recovery phase, particularly after the placement of a knee prosthesis, where this device can help with quadriceps recovery and muscle tonicity, as well as reduce prosthesis wear and limit the risk of loosening. “.

Dr. Patrice MANOPOULOS
Patrice MANOPOULOS
Orthopedic surgeon – Gap

” As part of a study conducted in our biomechanics laboratory, we discovered that Ski~Mojo allows the quadriceps to operate at 70% of their baseline activity while putting more demand on the hamstrings. These muscles, often overlooked in skiers’ physical preparation, play a key role in preventing knee sprains. This device also increases the duration of exercise, thereby strengthening the users’ legs in a gentler and more gradual way. We are witnessing a true revolution in lower limb safety in skiing. “.

Eric DE GUNSCH
Physiotherapist and Biomechanics Lecturer – Brussels

“After a day of testing, I adopted it for my personal use. My usual pain from osteoarthritis, exacerbated by slight overweight, disappeared despite a more intense and longer ski day than usual. It’s a huge technical advancement“.

Janusz STELMASZYK-Orthopaedic Surgeon

“It’s not a gadget. It truly relieves the quadriceps and knees without you even noticing. And you’ll appreciate being able to activate or deactivate it at will, although its incredible benefits make you want to use it on every descent “.

Pierre-Emmanuel DALCIN – Ski Racerwith2 podium finishes, including one World Cup victory

 

 

USER REVIEWS:

International Users tell how they feel about their snow sports specific Ski Mojo Exoskeleton in their own words....from young to old, ski racer to recreational alpine skier, snow boarder, telemark & touring skier.

https://www.ski-mojo.com/en/user-reviews

Some Australian users testimonials:

Martin Hannaford, Managing Director of Ski~Mojo, said:

"The Ski~Mojo is like fuel injection for your skiing. The Ski~Mojo is loved the world over by those who want to enhance their technique, extend their ski day and reduce impact. The product is unique and its benefits are life altering."