Howell Abduction-Force Research Test Device.

$17,000.00

Howell Abduction-Force Research Test Device — precisely validates, demonstrates & calibrates Howell Ski Bindings.

6-foot by 6-foot by 2-inch aluminum-alloy test-frame. All frame components are to be assembled by purchaser using the supplied stainless-steel brackets and stainless steel bolts that are supplied. All assembly holes are pre-drilled. Cloth tape is provided to mitigate galvanic corrosion between the aluminum-alloy frame and the stainless steel brackets.

High-strength applied-force sailing-line, plus two 3-to-1 ratio yacht-racing blocks (pulleys).

Applied-abduction-force transducer: test-range: 1 to 350-pounds, with mechanical over-load limiter.

Electronic signal-conditioning (with automatic temperature balancing) and digital peak-load display, not shown.

Applied-abduction-force ski-clamp-hardware.

Released-ski preventer-hardware & rigging (requires minimum 18-foot ceiling), not shown.

Stainless-steel boot-holding fixture and rigging (rigidly fixes any ski-boot — alpine, AT, telemark).

6 traceable, certified, 25-pound calibration weights (each shipped separately).

Biomechanical ACL & MCL rupture threshold reference grid.

Does not include skis, boots, or bindings.

8 wooden shipping crates: 1 electronics; 6 calibration weights; 1 the balance, including electronics. The create containing the electronics has the goods wrapped in plastic to mitigate water-damage.

Available now — for 60-day delivery.

FOB Granby, Québec, Canada.

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☄️ Special note to scientists currently practicing ‘normal science’ pertaining to skiing-ACL, MCL, meniscus research.

Independent-validation of the biomechanics behind Howell Ski Bindings may be useful for those who seek to reach beyond ‘normal science’ — to explore the interrelationship between ski-binding function and surrogate ACL, MCL, meniscus and tibia integrity.

‘Normal science’ in ski-binding biomechanical research only measures tibia-biomechanics — resultant torsional-tibia-torques and resultant forward-bending tibial-moments arising from abduction-force applied to the front-third and rear-third of a ski.

Ski-binding related biomechanical research that reaches beyond ‘normal science’ to investigate ACL, MCL, meniscus, and tibia biomechanics — exceptional science — includes the additional measurement of (1) the magnitude of the applied-abduction-force, and (2) the location of the applied-abduction force at all positions along the full-length of a ski — especially in the middle-third of the ski. This special research test device reaches beyond normal science to provide the exploration of exceptional / extraordinary science to unlock solutions to the skiing ACL, MCL, meniscus, tibia-shaft and tibial-plateau injury problems.

— RJH, December, 2025

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To pre-order Howell Ski Bindings with an $80 reservation-deposit:

Howell Venus DIN 3-8 For smooth recreational female skiers. Extra ACL, MCL, meniscus, tibia - integrity - expressly for women. 4-modes of release. Additional lateral-heel release. Additional vertical-toe release. Excellent edge control. Easy step-in even in deep powder with short boot soles. Lite.

Howell Mars DIN 4-10 For strong, smooth recreational skiers. ACL, MCL, meniscus, tibia - integrity. Anti-pre-release. Powerful edge-control. Low stand-height. Decisive balance of release and anti-pre-release.

Howell Planet-B DIN 8-22 Only for strong adult racers and extreme skiers. High strength aluminum alloy housings. Super-wide 8-point boot-contact for ultra max edge control. Wide off-center release-pivots provide max anti-pre-release. Low 21.5mm standheight allows race-plates conforming to FIS standheight regulations (race plates not included). Floating Mounting System mitigates binding pull-out’s from skis. 1, 2, 3 - degree cant kit, including longer mounting screws for the cants. Adjustable toe-height for solid boot interface. CAUTION: PLANET-B IS FOR EXTREME SKIERS & RACERS ONLY.

Howell Ski Bindings (sm)
PO Box 1274 • Stowe, Vermont 05672 USA
1.802.793.4849 • rick.howell@howellskibindings.com

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