Leg guard for competition sitski

Protection for legs and feet when skiing

Dela
Dela

User rides monoski with leg guard.

The monoski from Praschberger has a fiberglass shell with a cover for legs and feet. The user does not wear shoes when using the leg guard.

Users comments
The leg guard protects legs and feet during slalom skiing. It also protects against snow and cold. The leg guard also provides better aerodynamics.

Purchased from
Praschberger, Austria, praschberger.com (last checked December 2021)

Paid for by
The user

User rides monoski with leg guard.

User in monoski with leg guard.

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High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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