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If you could invent something, what would it be?

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D@n.
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For a school project, I have to design and create a working prototype of a new product to be brought to the market, and my professor said that all the answers come from problems. So in order to get some ideas, I thought I'd ask the NS community about some skiing related (or other) issues/inconveniences you guys might have that could be fixed by some new invention.

Any input would be fantastic, and if your idea is feasible I would definitely bring it to my group and make it. Thanks so much guys, I'm stoked to hear some ideas.

Note: Due to time/equipment restrictions, only mostly mechanical products can be made.

Jan 21 2010 4:37PM
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omIV
Posts: 1950 - Karma: 306
its been done.


Jan 24 2010 7:34PM
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Mike.Steezze
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One question, HOW THE FUCK WOULD YOU STOP?? but a sick idea
Jan 24 2010 11:10PM
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JahJahBinks
Posts: 3567 - Karma: 461
Waterproof Tall Tees
Jan 24 2010 11:13PM
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M+M
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Jan 24 2010 11:15PM
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ianz2
Posts: 412 - Karma: 50
only one problem.....his left hand is an E but his right hand is not
Jan 25 2010 12:51AM
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omIV
Posts: 1950 - Karma: 306
...who stops?
Jan 25 2010 2:15AM
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Whifazoo
Posts: 737 - Karma: 132

skis with high impact plastic for edges, like metal but are a layor of your base so they dont catch on rails and dystroy your skis, i think it would work for a park ski that doesnt need a really sharp edge.

and by a yaor i mean that it would be like [------------------------------]

^but the other way around, the square brackets being the edges and the flat pice being sandwithched between the core and base material

Jan 25 2010 2:25AM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
small device that would make a beep when you hit a button much like the find the phone thing but you can attach it to about anything like keys wallet cell phone when its on silent.
Jan 25 2010 2:28AM
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omIV
Posts: 1950 - Karma: 306
http://www.keyringer.com/

also been done
Jan 25 2010 3:25AM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
Posts: 746 - Karma: 467

Transporter technology.

Beam me up to the alpine. Unlimited vert ... and ultra stealth panty raids.

Jan 25 2010 5:42AM
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omIV
Posts: 1950 - Karma: 306
one other problem...you cant tell left from right?
Jan 25 2010 7:01AM
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Malcolm
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tape that doesnt stick to its self
Jan 25 2010 8:54AM
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I_Am_Mod
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ha had an accident on a fishing boat, his hand got caught in a winch...

his name is Bob....
Jan 25 2010 8:58AM
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Steezius_Maximus
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No ketchup and mayo is best
Jan 25 2010 9:48AM
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nipples-the-cat
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the problem with binding inserts for skis is that there are so many different patterns for the binding screws, that it is really hard to get the most versitile set up.. but it can be done, a lot of people who make their own skins do this so they can swich out their bindings quickly..

and if you dont like spending the money do it your self it isnt that hard..

Jan 25 2010 9:49AM
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I_Am_Mod
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it's already been done, a lot of raceskis come with fixed bindingplates, and recently marker and K2 have put their heads together and integrated the marker jester schizo with the K2 obsethed...
Jan 25 2010 9:56AM
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Skierguy1234
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I don't know why companies don't do this already, i mean i bet theres a reason that im unaware of, but anyway...

Captain and Coke in premixed cans or bottles

Jan 25 2010 10:01AM
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sereguy
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oh man i would change so much. a new type of standerd government issued weapon that shoots 7.62 and not POS 5.56. new vehicles that can wistand IED's, and better technology in areoplane avianoics that would reduce airline crashes, and maybe a different vehicle airbag deployment system so upon deployment, it would injure less. the list could go on..

Jan 25 2010 10:05AM
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yojimbo
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transporter belt that can zap me to any location at any time.

or a device that controls the weather and can create epic blizzards.

or a transmorgifier (see: Calvin & Hobbes).

Jan 25 2010 10:14AM
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Pee_and_Ski
Posts: 1869 - Karma: 57
a pager key chain, with a wall station that the keys hook on to, that way when you loose your keys a beeper thing goes off,
Jan 25 2010 11:23AM
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Mike.Steezze
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Well the odd time when a gapper cuts me off, or waiting for a jump. Also thinin that if you ride mtb trails you may need brakes.
Jan 25 2010 10:50PM
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Thrash
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what the fuck..?
Jan 26 2010 1:19AM
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Lemuel
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I hope it hasn't been said, because I have been thinking about this for a couple years and thought of it on my own.  A computer that has no mouse, still has a keyboard, but has a touch screen.  It would make things soooo much easier.  I think its a cool idea.
Jan 27 2010 6:53PM
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jorb.co
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in grade 6 we had to design a new invention and market it and thats exactly what i did.
Jan 27 2010 6:58PM
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Been.stick
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finally i was starting to think NS was dumb, teleportation = everything you would ever need ever. also i want to live forever potion... game over
Jan 27 2010 7:09PM
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.Asain-Skiier
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finger pencils
Jan 27 2010 7:11PM
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thisandthatfilms
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prob a search bar...


oh wait
Jan 27 2010 7:12PM
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WikiWiki
Posts: 5584 - Karma: 426
really man- an Ipad- or any tablet for that matter
Jan 27 2010 7:24PM
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twintip_payne
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invisibility suit
Jan 27 2010 7:41PM
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gigi.d
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I have always thought out that. Like there were teleportation pads that you could just ski right into and it would teleport you to the top of the mountain. WITHOUT THE LINES!!!!!! it would be so sick.
Jan 27 2010 7:44PM
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_CC_
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i thought of this when i was little kid. i wanna create something at allows me to create floating art....like painting air? i have no idea how/ if this would ever work i just think itd be cool
Jan 27 2010 7:51PM
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pianoman
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you would
Jan 27 2010 7:53PM
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pianoman
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you would













Jan 27 2010 7:55PM
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Steeze_Cake
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i know right, mine broke 2 times in a week because they ejected switch. But i always thought attachable mini flood lights on your gogs for those night sessions would be sick, maybe just me but sounds sick
Jan 27 2010 8:23PM
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Skittle.
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heated pole grips for cold days so your hands dont get cold
Jan 27 2010 9:58PM
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_CC_
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melted gloves waiting to happen.
Jan 27 2010 10:04PM
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gregorio
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thats what hand warmers are forr
Jan 27 2010 10:20PM
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apcaipse
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Magnetic poles so you can just stick them to the side of the chair lift and not have to hold them on the way up. That'd be sweeeet.
Jan 27 2010 10:33PM
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ChaseB
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gave this one to my mom for christmas: http://www.brookstone.com/Wireless-Key-Finder.html?his=2~46337~2~root_category%40kwd~key&bkiid=searchResults|C4CategoryProdList1FDT|7269121

I would probably invent like an all in one device with features such as:
Teleporter
Invisibility
Invincibility
Super Skills
Money Maker (not really needed with teleporter and invisibility but oh well)
Convincer (can convince anybody to do anything :)

Jan 27 2010 10:48PM
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Aaaron.
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what, are you gonna rob a bank?

good luck when samuel jackson comes after you

Jan 28 2010 11:17AM
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Cincher
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Every skier wishes hey could teleport, saves time getting to the hill and would allow me to travel 876km to the mountains in a second.
Jan 28 2010 2:15PM
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yourthemannowdog
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thats actually a great idea.
Jan 28 2010 2:55PM
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GILLSKI
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theyre trying to find a happy median with the remmington 6.7,  and they have a vehicle that takes ieds very well now but I fogtot that its called.    I like where your head is at with the bigger ammunition.
Jan 30 2010 12:30AM
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Alexander_Keith
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Im no chemist.. but if I was I would market a non-toxic chemical additive to alcohol which I would lobby the FDA to make mandatory for all liquor companies to add to their products.

Said chemical would be in the liquor and would change color when any kind of Roofie was added so it would be instantly recognizable if the drink has been drugged. Im talking like a mud-brown or black color, something universally recognizable and not a color drinks usually are.

Jan 30 2010 4:02PM
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Steezy_IN_KC
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A go pro button that way anytime i need to impress a snow bunny... Go pro button and corked 12 right on cue.
Jan 30 2010 4:18PM
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