It seems as if some inventors are hoping for a goldmine in skiing, as was once the case when the first motorized e-bikes rolled across the country. Recently, two ski systems have seen the light of day, designed to make the ascent easier for ski tourers. Now comes the Vipera system from the USA. This is not so much a sporty system, but rather a miniature version of snowmobile drive technology transferred to skis. The autonomous motor makes it possible to speed across the country without muscle power. For this purpose, two small drive systems are mounted on the back of both skis, which are very similar to the caterpillar drive of a snowmobile. The energy required comes from two batteries located in front of the binding on the ski.

3D impressions of the system

The Vipera system can be completely removed from the ski and weighs a good five kilograms per ski with battery. According to the manufacturer, speeds of up to 30 km/h are possible and the range with one battery pack is around 16 kilometers. Vipera is not yet in production, but can be pre-ordered. The price is currently quoted at 4000 US dollars.

Video of the Vipera system

For more information on the system, visit frigiddynamics.com