The beginning of Skier's Edge
The Skier's Edge was designed in 1985 as a non-impact lateral conditioning machine. After years of playing football and numerous knee surgeries, doctors told the creator and inventor of the Skier's Edge he should no longer run to stay in shape. He looked for a way to safely strengthen his knees, get a great aerobic workout, and be in top condition to ski each season pain free. After searching in vain for the right equipment and exercises, he developed the Skier's Edge. Upon showing the unit to doctors and physical therapists, he was encouraged to introduce it to all sports enthusiasts. Initially supplying only the U.S. Ski Team, the Skier's Edge Company has since become the Exclusive Official Supplier to the World's Best National Ski Teams and is available to professional and amateur sports organisations, fitness facilities and the general public.
FAQ
Does the Skier's Edge really work?
Yes, the Skier's Edge focuses on weight transfer, balance and agility. It builds strength through lateral motion, increasing endurance, muscle memory and flexibility and is a perfect cross trainer.
Is the Skier's Edge for skiers only?
Side-to-side movements are common to all sports--football, hockey, basketball, tennis, golf, soccer, lacrosse...etc. Properly training muscles for that kind of motion is difficult. The Skier's Edge not only trains the muscles, but also instills muscle memory to recall the movement when performing that action during a game.
Will the Skier's Edge strengthen my knees and ankles?
The Skier's Edge is a non-impact form of exercise and is used by rehab centres around the world. The machine moves by exerting body weight against resistance. Your own body weight is the safest weight to work against.
How do the two machines differ?
The QS7 is our top-of-the-line machine. The QS7 has precision aircraft aluminium rails with custom moulded urethane wheels that glide effortlessly. The QS7 is our smoothest and quietest machine ever.
Can I wear my ski boots on the machine?
Yes, with the BootMaster accessory you can wear your ski boots or athletic shoes. The BootMaster requires the QS7 machine.
What sets the Skier's Edge apart from other exercise equipment?
It works on weight transfer, balance and agility -- characteristics of constant motion while on the machine. This allows individuals to raise their heart rate to target zone, thus increasing their cardiovascular fitness -- while burning up to 1,540 calories per hour. The Skier's Edge builds strength through lateral motion, which also increases endurance and flexibility.
Why is it necessary to train lateral motion?
Side-to-side movements are common to the majority of sports. Not only is it difficult to train muscles for that kind of motion, but there are very few exercise machines specific to lateral training. The Skier's Edge not only trains the muscles, but also trains them to recall the movement when performing that action during competition.
Yes, the Skier's Edge focuses on weight transfer, balance and agility. It builds strength through lateral motion, increasing endurance, muscle memory and flexibility and is a perfect cross trainer.
Is the Skier's Edge for skiers only?
Side-to-side movements are common to all sports--football, hockey, basketball, tennis, golf, soccer, lacrosse...etc. Properly training muscles for that kind of motion is difficult. The Skier's Edge not only trains the muscles, but also instills muscle memory to recall the movement when performing that action during a game.
Will the Skier's Edge strengthen my knees and ankles?
The Skier's Edge is a non-impact form of exercise and is used by rehab centres around the world. The machine moves by exerting body weight against resistance. Your own body weight is the safest weight to work against.
How do the two machines differ?
The QS7 is our top-of-the-line machine. The QS7 has precision aircraft aluminium rails with custom moulded urethane wheels that glide effortlessly. The QS7 is our smoothest and quietest machine ever.
Can I wear my ski boots on the machine?
Yes, with the BootMaster accessory you can wear your ski boots or athletic shoes. The BootMaster requires the QS7 machine.
What sets the Skier's Edge apart from other exercise equipment?
It works on weight transfer, balance and agility -- characteristics of constant motion while on the machine. This allows individuals to raise their heart rate to target zone, thus increasing their cardiovascular fitness -- while burning up to 1,540 calories per hour. The Skier's Edge builds strength through lateral motion, which also increases endurance and flexibility.
Why is it necessary to train lateral motion?
Side-to-side movements are common to the majority of sports. Not only is it difficult to train muscles for that kind of motion, but there are very few exercise machines specific to lateral training. The Skier's Edge not only trains the muscles, but also trains them to recall the movement when performing that action during competition.
