W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., January 9, 2013—Snowboards that feature a single channel mounting system with removable inserts allow users to easily adjust the stance position of the bindings on their snowboards. A new ASTM International standard has now been developed that evaluates the insert retention strength of snowboards with channel-mounting systems. ASTM F3030, Test Method for Snowboards with a Channel-Mounting System and Removable Inserts, was developed...
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Killington Offers Specials for Safety Awareness Month
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Snow Sport Safety Organization Issues Mountain Resort Report Card
By AlpineZone News | Feb 06 2013 - 10:57 AMResorts' Safety Practices Continue to be Cause for Concern SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- What: Today The California Ski and Snowboard Safety Organization (CSSSO) issued the first of its kind Family Safety Report Card spotlighting varying and inconsistent safety and accident prevention practices at California mountain resorts. The Report Card is intended to provide guidance to parents in identifying the safest possible resorts for their...
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Orthopaedic Surgeons Advise Using Helmets During Winter Sports
By AlpineZone News | Feb 05 2013 - 10:50 AMThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AA0S) has experts who are available to weigh in on winter sports and helmet safety. Please contact us by phone or email to request an interview. ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to an article in today's New York Times entitled "Wear a Helmet When Hitting the Slopes," 40 percent of skiers and snowboarders avoid helmets. But why is this? The article states, "studies have conclu...
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ASTM Releases 19th Volume of Skiing Trauma and Safety
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Killington Resort offers Free Lift Ticket with Helmet Purchase through January 27th
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Ski Vermont Announces Safety Awareness Week Events
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Okemo Schedules Events for Safety Awareness Week 2013
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Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury
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McMurdo Fast Find Ranger Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) to be debuted at Outdoor Retailer
By AlpineZone News | Aug 07 2012 - 12:55 PMPortsmouth 01-08-12 – McMurdo, a business of the Orolia Group (NYSE Alternext Paris – FR0010501015 – ALORO) will be debuting the new Fast Find Ranger PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) to the US Outdoor market at ‘Outdoor Retailer’ taking place from 2nd – 5th August 2012 in Salt Lake City. The ground breaking Fast Find Ranger is a stylish and versatile 406 MHz GPS emergency beacon providing a direct method of alerting the search and rescue authorit...