Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
General Questions
- What exactly is the ski~mojo?
- I have knee ligament/cartilage trouble, will it help?
- I have hip/back trouble, will it help me?
- Where can I purchase a ski~mojo?
- Will the ski~mojo affect my skiing technique?
- Will it hurt if I fall while wearing the ski~mojo?
- What guarantee do you get with the ski~mojo?
- What is the weight of the ski~mojo?
- Will wearing the ski~mojo weaken my leg muscles?
Fitting Questions
- How long does it take to fit the ski~mojo each day?
- Do I need any tools to fit the ski~mojo?
- Will it fit under my ski trousers?
- What do I need to put on my ski boots?
- Can I use the ski~mojo on hire boots?
- What do I do if I change my ski boots?
- Does the ski~mojo come in different sizes?
- Can I adjust the ski~mojo to my exact weight?
Wearing a ski-mojo
- How do I go to the WC?
- Can I use it with my knee brace?
- How do I get on the ski lift and sit down for lunch?
- Can I walk normally while wearing it?
- Can I drive in it?
- How do I switch it on and off?
- Can I wear the ski~mojo outside my ski wear?
General Questions
What exactly is the ski~mojo?
The ski~mojo is a pair of spring powered knee supports that take around 33% of your body weight off your legs and knees.
It works by having a spring loaded pivot alongside each knee, the part below each pivot is attached to your ski boots and the part on each side above each pivot is connected to a posture strap that runs underneath your back-side, supporting part of your body-weight. As you bend your legs the springs store energy taken from a combination of your weight and gravity, this stored energy gives you support via the posture strap. Part of your body weight is then transferred via the strap and via the pivots into your ski boots, by-passing your legs.
The end effect is that your knees and legs have less weight to support therefore putting less strain on them.
I have knee ligament/cartilage trouble, will it help?
Yes, this is what the ski~mojo is best at. It will benefit you in a number of different ways.
Firstly, the ski~mojo will reduce the load your knees have to endure by around 33% thus reducing the stress your knees are subjected to. This will allow you to be more in control of your skis, reducing the risk of further injury and reducing or eliminating any pain or discomfort that you may normally be accustom to.
Secondly, as our system is based around springs, it is like having a built-in suspension system, just like a car. Normally when skiing you get constant "chatter" going through your knees which can cause irritation and subsequent swelling of the knee. The ski~mojo absorbs this this chatter and any compressions or impacts and reduces the pressure on the knee.
I have hip/back trouble, will it help me?
Yes, the ski~mojo reduces the amount of body weight your legs and knees have to support by around 33%. It is like having a pair of hands underneath your back side holding you up in position and nursing you down the slope, Also, as our system is based around springs and it is like having a built in suspension system, just like a car. Normally when skiing you get constant "chatter" going through your whole body; the spring system reduces the stress and vibration/jolting that your back and hips have to endure.
Where can I purchase a ski mojo?
You can purchase your ski~mojo via our website and we will send it out to you within 10 days.
You can visit one of our authorised agents and purchase your ski~mojo from them. A list of our agents can be found on our stockists/agents page.
Will the ski~mojo affect my skiing technique?
Yes but only in a positive way! The ski~mojo should work with you when skiing. It maintain the correct posture , also as it takes less physical effort to ski, it is easier and you can ski for longer, all factors which help you to improve your skiing technique.
Will it hurt if I fall while wearing the ski~mojo?
Falling while wearing the ski~mojo should be no more uncomfortable than if you fell without one. In fact if anything it would be more comfortable. As the ski~mojo runs down the side of your leg it works as side impact protection bars, just like those on a car. However, under certain circumstances: if you fall on the top of the upper telescopic rod, it may cause bruising (in the same way as if you fell on your keys had your keys in your pocket and fell on them. We are intending to include padding to fit between these rods and your legs to help reduce the risk of bruising.
If you fall or are hit by another skier/boarder from the side then the ski~mojo will take the majority of the impact rather than your leg. It will spread the impact down the length of the ski~mojo which has the effect of cushioning any impact you receive. If you were not wearing the ski~mojo, then any impact would be felt directly on the side of your leg.
We cannot make any claims that the ski~mojo is impact safety equipment. The above is based on the anecdotal evidence of several ski~mojo users.
What guarantee do you get with the ski~mojo?
If it breaks as a result of impact, you'll probably just be grateful you had it on; as it would take twice the force to break the ski~mojo that it would to brake your leg.
In the unlikely event that it broke as a result of mechanical failure or faulty components, there is a full warranty to cover replacement and repair within the first year.
What is the weight of a ski~mojo?
The total weight of the whole kit is 2Kg. What does need to be considered is the fact that when you are skiing the ski~mojo is carrying some of your weight rather than you carrying its weight. The system is designed to reduce the amount of weight you body has to support while skiing. Therefore the ski~mojo carries its own weight.
Won't my thigh muscles just waste away if I use the ski~mojo?
The answer is a definite NO.
In fact you will probably build them up even more, as overall you will use them a lot more, just at a lower, safer work-level.
When we overwork our muscles they produce more Lactic Acid than they can cope with. It is this build up of Lactic Acid which causes "thigh burn" while skiing and stiff legs the next day. We overwork our thigh muscles in relation to the rest of our body when skiing, so it is usually the thigh muscles that limit the amount of skiing we can do. The rest of our body is up for more!
When you exercise you should try to keep your Heart Rate in the "Target Zone", 65%-85% of your maximum. Anything higher and you will be getting into the "Anaerobic Zone" which means you will be producing a lot of lactic acid in your muscles and you will tire very quickly. This is generally what happens when we ski.
Using the ski~mojo reduces the work that your thigh muscles have to do by around 33% and this is usually more than enough to keep you out of the "Anaerobic Zone" and in the "Target Zone". As a result you can ski longer and harder which increases your heart rate (within the Target Zone) which burns more calories thus helping burn fat faster and helping the heart to become fitter. Also, your knee cartilage and ligaments take a pounding when skiing. The ski~mojo acts as shock-absorbers, taking up to 30% of the strain off and therefore protecting the joints and offering skiing injury prevention.
ski~mojo turns your skiing day in to an all-round work out!
Fitting Questions
How long does it take to fit the ski~mojo?
The initial fitting should take no longer than 10 minutes, only one tool is required and that is a small Allen key that is supplied with the kit.
After that it will take very little time to put on and take off each day you ski. Simply put it on in your room before you put on your ski trousers (see fitting instructions for how to do this) then pull your ski trousers over the top and head down to the boot room to put on your ski boots. Once your ski boots are on then it's a simple case of connecting the ski~mojos to the attachments on your ski boots.
Do I need any tools to fit the ski~mojo?
The only tool that is required is a small Allen Key that you receive with the kit. This is used to tighten the boot attachment, tighten the telescopic boot-rod and adjust to the Power-Level required.
Will it fit under my ski trousers?
The ski~mojo has been advanced and improved to be more unobtrusive. It should fit comfortably under all standard ski trousers except possibly for the tight-fitting "racing style" ski pants.
What do I need to put on my ski boots?
There is a clamp for each boot that sits on the back of the shell of each boot. the clamps are tightened using the Allen Key supplied.
IfOnce you are happy with the positioning, ideally you should fit the boot fittings permanently:- Drill a hole through the boot where the clamping screw sat on the shell of the boot and then use the clamping screw and nut to permanently fix the attachment. This permanent fitting method is reccomended, but optional as the clamp will work just as well (as long as it is not over tightened), but is a little bulkier.
We strongly recommend that you do not fit the attachments permanently until you have skied with the attachment clamped in position to start with, this way you are able to fine tune the position of the attachments, if required before committing to the permanent position.
Can I use the ski~mojo on hire boots?
Yes, the boot fitting that is supplied with the kit can be either permanent or temporary. It can therefore be clamped to the hire boot and then removed at the end of the hire without causing any damage to the ski boot.
What do I do if I change my ski boots?
This is not a problem; simply remove the attachments from your old boots and re-fit on to your new boots.
Does the ski~mojo come in different sizes?
No the ski~mojo is one-size-fits-all. It has telescopic adjustments to fit your leg size. The posture belt has multiple settings so you simply select the correct setting for you.
The only choice that you need to make is what power-level you need to select. There are different strength power-units that can be fitted within the ski~mojo. The power unit you select relates to your weight. Select the appropriate power-unit for your body weight when ordering. This is the only difference between the ski~mojo's.
Can I adjust the ski~mojo to my exact weight?
The ski~mojo is sold in three different powers. These are Yellow, Red and Blue. The three power levels each cover different ranges of weight.
Each colour is suitable for weights within a range. The power Level can be can be adjusted to any weight within that range.
Wearing The ski~mojo
Simply slacken the belt adjusters at the ends of the Posture Strap, disconnect the posture strap from the telescoic arms and move it out of the way (best lifted around your waist and the adjuster tabs pulled tight), then proceed as normal. Reverse the procedure to re-attach when ready.
Can I use it with my knee brace?
Many people find that using the ski~mojo alleviates the need to wear a knee support or knee brace. However if you do need to wear a knee brace then the ski~mojo should fit easily over any knee brace.
How do I get on the ski lift and sit down for lunch?
The ski~mojo can be switched on and off with the flick of a switch (actually two switches - one on each leg, you should always switch both switches on or off at the same time i.e. don't walk around or ski with one leg switched on and one switched off). Whenever you take your skis off you should turn off the ski~mojo so you can then move around freely. You can sit down, drive a car (take your ski boots off too!) and get on the ski lifts, in fact do almost everything as though the ski~mojo was not there.
The only time you really need to switch the ski~mojo off while you have you skis on, is before you ride a chair lift. Switch off while queuing for the chairlift, get on the chairlift as normal. If you forget to switch off before you get on a chair lift you may find riding the lift uncomfortable as your legs will be being pushed straight, simply switch off then if you can, fully straighten your legs and the mojos will dis-engage.
Can I walk normally while wearing it?
As with the answer to "How do I get on the ski lift and sit down for lunch" - yes. All you need to do is turn off the ski~mojo and fully straighten your legs to dis-engage, then walk as normal. It is like you have not got it on.
Yes, just turn off the ski~mojo and drive as normal. Just ensure the ski mojo neopren kne support straps are reasonably tight so there is no risk of it slipping down while driving (and make sure that you're not wearing your ski boots).
How do I switch it on and off?
There is a switch halfway down the side of each leg. To turn the ski~mojo on/off just flick the switches on each leg and then once you straighten your leg the ski~mojo will switch on or off, depending on what you selected.
Can I wear it outside my skiwear?
It is NOT recommended; but yes you can. However:-
There is more chance of the switches getting knocked accidentally.
The posture strap could potentially catch on chairlifts etc.
You cannot pull your ski trousers down over your ski boots.
If snow gets into the mechanism it can get frozen and potentially jam the mechanism.
