Hi, I am a product designer at Bournemouth University, UK.
I am am currently undertaking a project to develop a ski boot dryer so they can dry the boot quicker and more efficiently for the energy used to power them.
Any feedback, thoughts or anything you think would help me to develop this product would be greatly recieved!
I have a very short survey that will take less than 2 mins, which would be great if you could spare the time.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JY55VG2
Thank you in advance
Lee Jones
Ski boot drying
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Started by Leedjones8 in Ski Chatter 08-Nov-2011 - 12 Replies
Leedjones8 posted Nov-2011
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Julie.draper
reply to 'Ski boot drying' posted Nov-2011
I've just taken the survey, but forgot to put in that the most effective ski boot dryer I've used was earlier this year in Jackson Hole. It used cool air rather than hot, and although one then needed to leave the boots in front of the radiator for a few minutes to soften them before putting them on, they were much drier than I've experienced using a hot air dryer.
Andyhull
reply to 'Ski boot drying' posted Nov-2011
I never use a heated boot rack and I wouldn't use a heated boot dryer. I dry my boots at room temperature otherwise the liners expand and the first hour of skiing is agony. (I have odd shaped feet)
A dryer using cold air would be great.
A dryer using cold air would be great.
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Ski boot drying' posted Nov-2011
Done
Leedjones8
reply to 'Ski boot drying' posted Nov-2011
Thank you for the replies!
After that feedback I am looking into a cold air dryer with a incorporated boot warmer that can be turned on before use so the boot will be comfortable and warm.
A dryer using cold air seems to be favoured as the worry of ruining the boot liner is the main problem with many people using the product.
Thanks again
After that feedback I am looking into a cold air dryer with a incorporated boot warmer that can be turned on before use so the boot will be comfortable and warm.
A dryer using cold air seems to be favoured as the worry of ruining the boot liner is the main problem with many people using the product.
Thanks again
Iceman
reply to 'Ski boot drying' posted Nov-2011
Done
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs
Andymol2
reply to 'Ski boot drying' posted Nov-2011
Isn't that a hair dryer on cool?(Naturally after your other half has done her hair)
Andy M
Andyhull
reply to 'Ski boot drying' posted Nov-2011
No, I want something I can leave. So I can be in the pub!
Topic last updated on 18-November-2011 at 08:37