ISPO announces Products of the Year
The 45-strong jury for the ISPO awards has announced the winners for Products of the Year 2016.
The number of entries increased by 21% to 535, which were evaluated in terms of innovation, design and function.
The winners are listed below, with further details on the ISPO website.
• ACTION: Arrows Inflatable Technology – iRIG
The collaboration between North Kiteboarding and North Sails resulted in an innovative combination of rig, mast and sail, joining incredibly low weight and storage dimensions of an inflatable kite and the shape and safety of a windsurfing sail.
• OUTDOOR: Vertical — X-OS Treklight 38L+10L
Verticals X-OS Treklight 38L+10L is a state-of-the-art alpine backpack featuring the new detachable EXOS System. The interior frame made of aluminium and carbon transfers the load from the shoulders to the hipbones, thus easing stress on the shoulders.
• SKI: Ortovox — AVABAG
Weighing in at only 640 grams and a volume of 1.8 litres, the AVABAG is the lightest airbag system on the market. This is made possible by a new seamless airbag welding technology and a minimized, closed Venturi unit, protected against dirt, ice and corrosion. The system is detachable, features and optimized trigger, and can be activated for training without a cartridge.
• PERFORMANCE: TomTom — Runner 2 Cardio + Music
The Runner 2 Cardio + Music is a GPS watch with integrated music player. The heart rate is measured on the wrist and displayed on screen; there is no need for an additional chest strap. The 24/7 tracking feature ensures that exercise doesn’t end with the actual workout, and continues to track steps, distance, active minutes and calories burned.
• HEALTH & FITNESS: Matrix — In-Trinity
The In-Trinity resembles an incline board with sticks and resistance straps as accessories. The raised platform makes movements in narrow spaces possible, increasing the radius of exercises. The innovative exercise system taps into our bodies’ own biomechanics, and harnesses the power of gravity to intensify the exercises and strengthen muscles, balance and flexibility.
• ASIAN: Kailas — EDGE? Climbing Backpack 35L
Kailas developed the 35-litre lightweight backpack for extreme climbers. The SAS carry system offers options for varying its weight. Stripped of its hip belt, aluminium support and cover, the “Edge” weights as little as 700 grams.
• ISPO AWARD ECO ACHIEVEMENT – BRAND and APPAREL
The special ECO jury honoured Jack Wolfskin with the ISPO AWARD ECO ACHIEVEMENT BRAND for the brand’s activities with the goal to integrate sustainability into the company’s philosophy and production chain.
The ISPO AWARD ECO ACHIEVEMENT APPAREL was awarded to Patagonia for the first neoprene-free wetsuit, M'S R3 Yulex Front-Zip Full Suit, made of Yulex Bio Rubber.
The third award went to the multi-sports socks “Regenerate Me” by Teko, made from old fishing nets and fully recyclable after the end of their useful life.
