Sports Technology

The article provides a detailed review and discussion of the main issues associated with the use of advanced materials in sports products, focusing in particular of the contemporary research and practice driving sustainable design of sports products. This includes the application and integration of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in sports equipment design. The sustainable use of composite materials in sports equipment as well as natural and synthetic fibres in sports apparel is examined in detail, including the sustainable design practice, manufacture and recycling/reuse issues. © 2010 John Wiley and Sons Asia Pte Ltd

Textiles used in elite sports exhibit a significant influence on both sporting performance and their aesthetics, particularly for high-exertion sports where energy expenditure impacts winning times. Aerodynamic studies of lift and drag on a cylindrical geometry having a range of textile surfaces have been correlated with the surface microstructure, as determined by scanning electron microscopy. © 2009 John Wiley and Sons Asia Pte Ltd

How does the on-snow temperature affect the performance of a snowboard? This study aims to determine the influence of temperature on the key snowboard mechanical properties of bending/torsional stiffness and camber for the major riding styles. © 2009 John Wiley and Sons Asia Pte Ltd

This study reports the development of a smart tenpin bowling ball, instrumented with 6D force and moment transducers. The ball measures the forces and moments applied by the thumb and fingers to the ball, and enables the identification and quantification of performance parameters for optimization of training. © 2009 John Wiley and Sons Asia Pte Ltd

In this study, we explore the mechanisms of aerodynamic stability in roll and yaw in ski jumping using theoretical principles of aerodynamics and aeronautical engineering and mathematical modeling. © 2009 John Wiley and Sons Asia Pte Ltd

The interaction between the gloves and hand rim is critcal for wheelchair sports performance, yet little information is available that may aid performance. This study evaluated different glove conditions on standardised wheelchair rugby skills performance in able-bodied subjects. © 2009 John Wiley and Sons Asia Pte Ltd

The most important stroke in tennis is the serve. In this article, wearable sensors are important and are shown to be capable of assessing key biomechanical parameters that determine serve performance. © 2010 John Wiley and Sons Asia Pte Ltd