This winter’s mild weather has made for a slow ski season in many parts of the United States, but fortunately there’s a new destination winter sports aficionados can head to — Beverly Hills, CA. That’s right, the sun-drenched city know for its million-dollar celebrity mansions and fad diets is now home to SkyTechSport Ski and Fit, an indoor studio for ski and snowboard fans.
The club currently offers two ski simulators: the President Lux, an 18-foot-long ski simulator that’s paired with a 10-foot screen, and the larger Olymp simulator (pictured above), a 24-foot-long machine that’s paired with a panoramic display and 3D capability. (The facility is already looking to expand its offerings with a smaller 10-foot Leader Pro model to come later this year.)
Both the President Lux and Olymp simulators use real ski and snowboarding equipment (provided at the facility), and although movements on the machines are lateral only, the company claims the forces and inertia involved are the same as they are on real slopes. This means you’ll benefit from the same legs, core, and arms workout you’d get in the real world. The machines can be adjusted to suit all levels of skiers and snowboarders from beginners to advanced skiers.
Unfortunately, all this technology doesn’t come cheap. A single 50-minute session (which includes the aid of an instructor) will set you back $129. However, in honor of its grand opening, users can currently get a 30 percent discount on training sessions through the end of March.
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[Via Gizmag: Los Angeles gets a new type of personal training: Indoor skiing and snowboarding]