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Can you use an exoskeleton for snowboarding?
The answer in detail
Yes, you can use the Ski-Mojo for snowboarding, but not with the kit supplied as standard. The manufacturer states that the exoskeleton ships with connectors for ski boots, and that you need specific connectors to snowboard. These connectors are sold separately: the manufacturer lists them at 49.50 EUR in its shop. Our product page also describes the Ski-Mojo as a passive ski and snowboard exoskeleton.
For a snowboarder, the budget therefore has two parts: the exoskeleton (699 EUR on our product page) and the snowboard connectors, about 748.50 EUR in total. Prices change, so check them with the seller before ordering. The assistance principle does not change from one sport to the other: the springs and harness are the same, only the attachment to the boot differs.
How it works in practice
The Ski-Mojo is a passive exoskeleton: it has no motor and no battery. Springs store energy when you bend your legs and give it back when you straighten up. According to the manufacturer, the device takes on about a third of the pressure on your legs, which mostly relieves the quadriceps, the muscles at the front of the thigh.
For snowboarding, the difference lies in the attachment. The snowboard connectors go on the boots, on their most rigid part, on the outer side, in line with the ankle bone. The rest of the system, harness and spring legs, is the Ski-Mojo's. The manufacturer points to its help page for an installation video.
- The assistance can be engaged and disengaged with a switch on each thigh, handy for walking or queuing at lifts.
- The spring is chosen by your weight, not your height: see our guide to the Blue, Silver or Gold spring.
Who it is for and when
According to the product page, the Ski-Mojo is designed for any adult over 1.55 m tall. For snowboarding, it appeals to those who want to spare their knees and thighs over long days on the snow: regular riders, seasonal workers, or people returning after a joint problem. The product page notably lists knee pain, such as arthritis or ligament after-effects, and getting back after surgery among the situations it is recommended for. In these cases, ask your doctor or physiotherapist first.
To understand the benefits and limits of the exoskeleton on the slopes in detail, read our complete guide to the ski exoskeleton.
Limits and precautions
On the page dedicated to snowboard connectors, the manufacturer does not say which boot and binding types are compatible, nor does it give snowboard-specific advice. So do not assume anything: before buying, ask the manufacturer or your retailer to confirm compatibility with your exact boots.
A snowboarder's stance, sideways on a board, is not a skier's on two skis. The product page details use in a skiing position and does not describe the differences on a snowboard. We do not have independent figures on this point: treat the stated benefits as manufacturer data.
- Check that your boots are compatible before buying.
- Watch the installation video before your first day out.
- Budget for the connectors on top of the exoskeleton.
Key takeaways
Yes, the Ski-Mojo can be worn for snowboarding, provided you add the snowboard connectors sold separately. Expect about 748.50 EUR in total and check that your boots are suitable. Before buying, reread the manufacturer page and ask a retailer who knows snowboarding, to confirm the attachment on your boots. This is not medical advice: if you have knee pain or a condition, see a healthcare professional before getting equipped.