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10 Worst Ski and Snowboard Inventions of All Time

by connordavis | August 1, 2014

Skiing and snowboarding equipment have seen great changes over the years, but these 10 specific changes are perhaps a bit too drastic. In defense of the sports we love just the way they are, here are the worst ski and snowboard inventions of all time.

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1. Hang Board

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2. Tandem Skis

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3. Trakboard

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4. RS1 Skis

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5. Storm Board 

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6. Ski Brakes

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7. Bag-Holder

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8. Ski Motor

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9. Ski and See

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10. Summer Skis

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FULL VIDEOS:

1. Hang Board

2. Tandem Skis

3. Trakboard

4. RS1 Skis

5. Storm Board

6. Ski Brakes

7. Bag-Holder

8. Ski Motor

9. Ski and See

10. Summer Skis

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