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How do you maintain a ski exoskeleton and how long does it last?
The answer in detail
A spring-based exoskeleton needs little maintenance, but not none. The Ski-Mojo manufacturer's FAQ states there is no particular regular care, apart from drying it before storage, and that a professional service is recommended after 70 to 90 days of use.
As for lifespan, the manufacturer gives no figure: our product page speaks of durability proven in the field over several seasons, which remains a general claim. What is quantified is the warranty: 24 months, extendable to 48 months. Wear parts, for their part, can be replaced.
What the manufacturer says
- Routine care: none, other than drying the device before storing it.
- Professional check: recommended after 70 to 90 days of use.
- Replaceable wear parts: the cable, the neoprene sleeves and the boot connectors.
- Warranty: 24 months, extendable to 48 months; wear parts are not covered, except for abnormal wear.
- Tools: our product page mentions a complete tool kit supplied with the device.
The number of days of use before the check is counted in ski days, not years: at a few weeks per winter, an annual check is a reasonable guide, though the manufacturer does not state it.
Step-by-step instructions
- After each day, let the device dry completely before storing it, as the FAQ advises.
- Count your days of use to anticipate the check recommended after 70 to 90 days.
- Regularly inspect the cable, the neoprene sleeves and your boot connectors.
- Replace a damaged wear part rather than continuing with a degraded device.
- If you extend the warranty from 24 to 48 months, register the product as the manufacturer asks.
Common mistakes
Longevity problems mostly come from neglected storage or follow-up. These mistakes are easy to avoid, but they come up often among users who put their gear away at the end of the season or between two trips.
- Storing the device damp in its carry bag.
- Ignoring the check recommended after 70 to 90 days of use.
- Thinking the warranty covers wear parts: it excludes them except for abnormal wear.
- Changing boots without fitting new permanent connectors.
Key takeaways
Maintaining a spring-based ski exoskeleton is light: dry it before storing it and have it checked after 70 to 90 days of use, according to the manufacturer. Wear parts can be replaced, the 24-month warranty excludes them except for abnormal wear, and no precise lifespan is published. If you are considering a second-hand model, read our question on whether a second-hand exoskeleton is worth it.