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SKIERS and snowboarders could get an extra boost with the help of an exoskeleton.
The device helps someone hurtling down a mountain by providing extra power to their legs during turns and by cushioning big impacts, allowing them to stay on the slopes for longer.
San Francisco-based Roam Robotics created the exoskeleton called Elevate. It has mechanical parts that strap to the knees, thighs and ski boots, and is powered by a battery backpack with enough power for a full day on the piste. Altogether, …