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| Bad Prototype of a Lighted Snowboard |
More specifically; an apparatus or lights that are attached directly to ski and snowboard equipment for the purpose of providing illumination.
I know it sounds crazy but with all the fancy graphics adorning snow equipment these days it would seem that someone would market a method to outfit snow equipment with LED lights similar to the ones you see on the undercarriage of some of the little Japanese cars that some of the younger generation drive.
Increased Safety With Pizzazz
With the proliferation of nighttime snow activities, lighted ski equipment could serve a useful purpose. It's main purpose would be primarily for show more than function. From a safety aspect, it could act as a moving beacon for those who may be in your path on the way down a slope.Another safety feature would be the increased visibility to snowboard and ski enthusiasts, and the added benefit of putting on a neat little light show for your fellow skiers. If you really want to get noticed you can wear your lighted LED ski cap while prancing around the slopes on your illuminated skis.
My search of the internet turned up no such manufacture of snow skis or snowboards equipped with any type of lighting similar to the type of lights that you would see on a Christmas tree or embedded into the actual ski itself.UPDATE: Since I first wrote this article I have located an online distributor of snowboard lights at LightMyBoard.com with prices starting at $29.95. They are designed to fit snowboards but can possibly be modified to fit snow skis as well.
For the do-it-yourself enthusiast it seems like a relatively easy task involving some LED strings lights and staples. Since have I seen battery operated lights in the store, they would be a decent option. Just pop in a new battery when the lights grow dim.
A more permanent and aesthetically pleasing approach would be to have them installed as part of the manufacturing process. In this case they could be externally mounted, or have either fiber optic lwuv or LED lights permanently embedded into the mold with an easily accessible battery compartment. If anyone has seen anything like this I would like to hear your thoughts on them and where they can be found. LWUV.com is thinking about having a contest to see who comes up with the most unique design for a marketable lighted ski or snowboard. Related posts:
