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Industry Breakthrough:
AstroTurf® SnowSport Surfaces -
the breakthrough infrastructure
support for alternative snow surfaces

Introduced
to North America at
the 2011 NSAA Western Ski Show

AstroTurf® SnowSport Surfaces, the
original polyethylene dry ski matting
has arrived in North America
with impressive credentials.

For more than thirty years
this injection-molded material has
earned a highly respected reputation
on the natural ski and
snowboard hills of Europe and Asia,
plus an equally outstanding
record on man-made, indoor and
outdoor slopes.

It presents the ideal dry
surface for:
Link & Lift Substrates,
Skiing & Snowboarding
Tobogganing & Tube Sliding
Extending the skiing season.

ADVANTAGES:

  • Durable, easily maintained material that holds its shape
  • Will not adversely affect ski equipment
  • Compatible with standard ski and snowboard equipment
  • Closed-cell design offers a safe medium for the user
  • Prevents snow from compacting and causing icing on its surface
  • 20 mm thick under-pad enhances ski performance and provides an additional measure of safety (Not necessary for link and lift)
  • Installs easily to a wide variety of substrates

FINALLY IN NORTH AMERICA!

AstroTurf® Snowsport is the cost-effective solution to all types of year-round winter sports activities.

AstroTurf® SnowSport Surfaces are perfect for literally all artificial ski slopes from learning facilities for small children up to pro-level free-style skiing, aerial ramps and mogul slopes. Snowboarding quarter pipes, half pipes, jumps, rails and slope-style areas also adapt well to AstroTurf® SnowSport Surfaces.

In addition, tobogganing slides, tubing runs and cross-country applications can be made even more fun for all ages when the infrastructure is supported by AstroTurf® SnowSport Surfaces.

AstroTurf® SnowSport Surfaces extends the skiing season by weeks, or months and offers the opportunity of an additional revenue steam during off-season months.

It has proven successful in hundreds of skiing facilities, worldwide.

Recently, warmer temperatures have been cutting into the winter sports season throughout the United States and Canada.

Therefore, introducing AstroTurf® SnowSport Surfaces to North America could not have been more timely.

AstroTurf® SnowSport comes in three basic stock colors: white for skiing, link and lift and snowboarding areas; green for environmentally sensitive areas and in red/white to indicate safety zones.

Additional colors are also available. Just check with your GrassWorx sales representative for more information regarding your selection.

AstroTurf® SnowSport Surfaces have proven effective for tobogganing, tubing and infra-structure support at indoor and outdoor facilities throughout Europe and Asia.

AstroTurf® SnowSport with its unique combination of pile and 'springy' performance has earned an enviable reputation for combining the high quality gliding and edging characteristics best suited to all skiing and snowboarding disciplines.

Skis and snowboards have to glide on the surface, yet generate resistance to their direction of travel when turned across the slope. Gliding requires low friction while high friction is required when traveling (edging) across the slope.

The 19 mm pile of AstroTurf® SnowSport makes its gliding characteristics particularly appealing to ski aerialists, free-ride skiers and snowboarders using ramps and kickers. The stiffness of the bristles of the pile provides sufficient resistance to lateral motion.

AstroTurf® SnowSport Installation:

Each installation is assessed individually and the AstroTurf® Snowsport is then tailored to the specific location.

Depending on the complexity of the final design, installation can usually be completed by a local construction crew under the direction of one of our GrassWorx project managers.

Photos © 2011 Dave Francis

 

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