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...most promising safety innovations in years is the Spademan binding. Designed by a California orthopedist, it prevents injury in slow, twisting falls that may not spring open many regular bindings. Instead of being attached at heel and toe, the Spademan fastens only beneath the arch of the foot. At ski areas where the Spademan is in experimental use, accidents have been cut by as much as 80%. Some area operators predict that their insurance companies may soon require Spademans on all rental skis...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Skiing:The New Lure of a Supersport | 12/25/1972 | See Source »

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