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Switzerland unveils the world’s first e‑skis

A Swiss company has launched the E‑Skimo, a pair of battery‑powered skis designed to help even less experienced skiers.

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I oversee the distribution and social media channels for the English department and write news articles in English. I studied modern languages, English, and Russian literature, then completed an MA in international journalism in Cardiff. After that, I worked for BBC Education in Manchester for a few years before moving to Switzerland.

Alexandra Gföhler

The first models went on sale this winter, but the idea hasn’t convinced everyone.

Watch our video to see how the e‑skis work and why critics say the technology may not be as clever as it sounds.

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