A paramedic-designed kit that offers organized, lightweight emergency care with offline guidance for remote hiking conditions.
The Hiking First Aid Kit from Survival Aid rethinks emergency readiness for hikers by combining structured organization with high-quality components curated by medical professionals. Designed for remote environments where every decision carries greater weight, the kit uses labels and color-coded sections to guide rapid access during stressful situations. This approach reflects how paramedics categorize, prioritize and sequence care. Its compact form attaches easily to a belt or carabiner, supporting mobility on long ascents or technical trails. “We are honored to receive this ISPO award. It recognizes our commitment to making first aid simple, accessible and effective for every outdoor adventurer,” said Marit Onrust, Managing Director, Survival Aid. From minor cuts to more severe injuries, the kit provides a clear workflow that helps users stay oriented even when acting under pressure.
At the core of the kit’s effectiveness is its structured interior. Each section is labeled for intuitive navigation, reducing the time spent searching for the correct item during an incident. The selection of medical components—including a splint for fractures, a smart bandage for snake bites and severe bleeds, as well as materials for sprains, burns, scrapes and minor wounds—reflects the realities of backcountry travel.
The iFirstAid app extends this logic by offering step-by-step instructions that remain accessible even offline. By combining physical tools with digital guidance, the system bridges knowledge gaps for less experienced hikers facing unfamiliar scenarios. The materials are chosen for durability and reliability, ensuring that the kit withstands repeated travel, changes in weather and long-term storage without compromising function.
The kit is tailored for hikers exploring areas where immediate medical help may not be available. Its accessible form factor allows it to slot into daypacks or attach externally for quick reach. The combination of smart labeling and a logically structured layout supports users who may be managing adrenaline, fatigue or low-light conditions. For multi-day treks, the inclusion of components capable of addressing a wide range of injuries provides assurance when environmental risks increase, from uneven terrain to wildlife encounters or weather-related accidents. Retailers gain a clear narrative: a first aid kit built through the lens of medical professionals and optimized for real use in remote outdoor settings. For consumers, it becomes a reliable safeguard that travels easily and provides confidence during long or challenging routes.
The Hiking First Aid Kit embodies Survival Aid’s goal to make emergency response more accessible without adding unnecessary complexity or weight. By integrating a structured system, durable contents and offline instructional support, the kit delivers a practical tool that empowers hikers to act quickly and confidently. The ISPO Award 2025 acknowledges how the design elevates a standard outdoor category by focusing on clarity, professional insight and functional reliability. For hikers engaging in remote or variable conditions, the kit offers a compact, purpose-built source of preparedness aligned with the realities of modern outdoor travel.
"The jury praised the Hiking First Aid Kit for its clear organization, paramedic-informed design and offline instructional support. Its combination of labeled sections, high-quality contents and tools for serious injuries creates a dependable and accessible solution for hikers navigating remote environments." ISPO Award Jury
A sensor-based golf training system that tracks stance, balance and swing dynamics using AI-driven biomechanics.
The OmniGmot Golfer introduces a new category of golf training: a system that captures stance, balance and swing mechanics in real time through foot-based sensing and AI analysis. Designed to help golfers understand the movement patterns that drive consistency, the system analyzes weight transfer, pressure distribution and center-of-pressure pathways across every swing phase. Unlike conventional training aids that rely on isolated cues or post-session evaluation, OmniGmot delivers immediate feedback tied to biomechanical signals.
This enables players to recognize inefficiencies, repeat effective motions and monitor progress over time. “We are honored to win the ISPO Award 2025. This acknowledgment fuels our commitment to building innovative health and sports solutions powered by our AI-driven biomechanics platform,” said David Chou, CEO & Founder, Vitbio. By focusing on the most fundamental elements of power generation and swing stability, the product aims to help golfers at all levels develop a more consistent and efficient technique.
OmniGmot Golfer is supported by more than 75 patents covering sensing, pressure mapping and biomechanical interpretation. The system measures ground reaction forces and center-of-pressure movement with high temporal resolution, giving golfers a clear picture of how lower-body mechanics influence club path and shot outcome. A key differentiator is accessibility: the foot-based sensors link with a phone camera to deliver full-body tracking without requiring external hardware or studio setups. This pairing enables analysis of sequencing, stability and transitional timing from address to follow-through.
The underlying structure uses AI to interpret swing signatures and deliver targeted coaching prompts. Because the sensors are lightweight and integrated into a simple in-shoe format, golfers can train on the range, indoors or during supervised sessions without altering their natural motion. The combination of CoP tracking, ground-force analysis and visual motion data forms a training environment that connects intention with quantifiable mechanics.
The target group includes amateur players working on consistency, competitive golfers refining technique and coaches integrating objective data into lesson plans. Through science-backed scoring and individualized drills, the system transforms regular practice into structured progression. OmniGmot’s instant metrics highlight how balance, leg drive and weight shift shape ball flight and swing repeatability. This functionality supports purposeful training sessions where movement cues, feedback loops and measurable improvement align. For retailers, the product introduces a category that merges wearables, biomechanics and coaching logic—an emerging field within performance-oriented consumer tech. For golfers, it offers a practical way to bring elite-level analysis into everyday training without reliance on high-cost installations
OmniGmot Golfer demonstrates how AI-powered biomechanics can make advanced motion analysis more accessible. By merging ground-force sensing, CoP tracking and personalized coaching into a lightweight, phone-connected format, the system offers a pathway toward more consistent technique development. The ISPO Award 2025 acknowledges how the concept integrates scientific rigor with an intuitive user experience, creating a training tool that brings measurable, actionable insights to golfers aiming to improve performance. With its blend of engineering depth and practical usability, the product presents a strong blueprint for next-generation golf training technology.
"The jury highlights the OmniGmot Golfer for bringing biomechanical insight into accessible, everyday training. Its combination of real-time ground-force sensing, CoP tracking and AI-driven coaching creates a data-rich environment that supports measurable improvement. The system offers a compelling step toward more informed and consistent swing development." ISPO Award Jury
The Oboz Katabatic Storm GTX combines GORE-TEX Invisible Fit with zonal Solarcore insulation - for maximum performance in winter. The shoe offers lightness, warmth and agility and sets new winter standards.
When winter turns wild, most boots tend to add bulk. Oboz Footwear, however, takes a different approach. With the Katabatic Storm GTX, the Montana-based brand introduces a new generation of insulated winter footwear that prioritizes speed, breathability, and a true-to-foot fit without sacrificing warmth or protection. Designed for fast-moving outdoor athletes, this boot redefines winter performance. Winter adventures often require a delicate balance between insulation and waterproofing and agility and breathability. The Katabatic Storm GTX resolves these competing needs with a combination of innovations never before seen in a winter boot.
The most significant feature is the combination of GORE-TEX® Invisible Fit Technology and Solarcore® SC foam insulation, which is breathable. This perforated foam provides a high R-value even when compressed or wet. This allows it to be used efficiently in targeted zones. It retains warmth where it's needed while maintaining breathability during high-output activities. Instead of the traditional bootie construction, GORE-TEX® Invisible Fit laminates the waterproof membrane directly to the upper, eliminating unnecessary layers. The result is improved agility, dramatically reduced bulk, and a fit more akin to a trail shoe than a clunky winter boot. For fastpackers, snowshoers, and winter hikers who move quickly through cold, wet climates, this combination is transformative.
Beyond the materials used, the Katabatic Storm GTX stands out thanks to its design, which is specifically crafted for real winter use. Every feature acknowledges that winter performance doesn't happen in a controlled environment. Gloves are worn, snow blows sideways, and terrain can shift from icy to slushy in minutes.
Oboz addresses this with large, glove-friendly features: oversized pull loops on the heel and tongue make entry easy, and a dual-zone quick-lace system allows users to secure the toe box and collar, even with cold hands. A zipped gaiter covers the lacing system to keep out snow and moisture, and a protective snow guard around the collar provides an additional barrier against harsh conditions. The Vibram® Ice Trek II outsole provides reliable traction on cold, wet, and uneven surfaces, making this boot a dependable choice for winter conditions. Whether you're climbing up a frozen ridge or walking on icy city streets, the outsole maintains its traction, even in deep winter temperatures. The entire boot is designed to provide a streamlined, secure, and fast-moving fit, rather than the bulky, stiff sensation traditionally associated with insulated footwear. For athletes accustomed to trail shoes, the transition feels intuitive—protection without compromising pace.
Oboz designed the Katabatic Storm GTX for winter outdoor athletes who want to go farther and faster, and the boot delivers. From invisible fit laminations to targeted insulation zones, every feature is designed to support high-aerobic winter activities. Dan Wehunt, Oboz's Senior Director of Product, explains: "This boot is designed for people moving quickly through frigid, wet winter environments with snow and mud. Its standout feature is zonal insulation placed only where warmth is most critical—along the instep, tongue, toes, and underfoot—to keep blood flowing warmly into the foot. The result is targeted cold-weather protection in a lightweight, agile boot ideal for activities like snowshoeing.”
As winter footwear enters a new era of being lighter, more breathable, and more performance-oriented, the Katabatic Storm GTX points toward what winter speed hiking boots can and should become: warm where needed, breathable where possible, and functional in the harshest conditions.
"A pioneering winter boot that blends a true fit, targeted insulation, and next-level breathability — built to help you move fast when winter is at its worst." ISPO Award Jury
Belaying is one of the most essential—yet often overlooked—aspects of climbing. It’s where trust, technique, and equipment converge in a delicate balance that defines the safety and flow of an entire climbing session. The Edelrid OHMEGA, a compact and intuitive brake assistant, ushers in a new era of belaying innovation. This lightweight, cleverly engineered device is built for all rope parties with and without a weight difference and is designed to create smoother catches, reduce risk at critical moments, and elevate the belay experience to a more secure and dynamic level.
The OHMEGA's concept is refreshingly simple: to make belaying safer, easier, and more comfortable for both partners. However, Edelrid's execution of this vision is anything but ordinary. At the heart of the OHMEGA is a three-step braking mechanism that allows the belayer to adjust the braking support according to the weight difference within the climbing party. This feature is particularly valuable for climbers who regularly belay significantly heavier partners—a scenario where many traditional setups reach their limits.
In the event of a fall, the integrated braking cam activates and automatically compensates for weight differences, helping prevent the belayer from being lifted off the ground. This feature provides safer catches and reduces the risk of ground falls at low heights, which are some of the most common accidents in sport climbing.
Another notable innovation is the integrated steel pulley, which minimizes friction at the first bolt. This small yet essential feature prevents rope drag at the beginning of the route, providing a more controlled belay experience, especially on steep gym walls or outdoor sport climbs with awkward first bolt placements.
The OHMEGA isn’t only relevant for partners with big weight differences. Its design can improve safety and handling for most climbing situations. The integrated braking cam reduces the risk of common belay mistakes and adds margin in unexpected falls. On longer routes it keeps rope friction low, which translates into smoother handling and less effort over the day. For routes where the crux sits close to the ground, the additional braking power increases protection against ground falls—still among the most common climbing accidents. At the same time, the OHMEGA supports dynamic belaying, allowing softer catches without demanding perfect timing from the belayer. In multi-pitch terrain, this balance between holding power and controlled give can protect the belayer and deliver more comfortable catches in awkward or exposed stances.
As with many Edelrid products, the OHMEGA excels in a category that climbers strongly associate with the brand: clarity and intuitive usability. The device features a self-explanatory design intended to minimize potential misapplication from the very first use. Clipping it to the harness is straightforward. Switching between the three braking levels requires no specialist knowledge.
Thanks to its short HMPE sling, the activation distance is minimal, which translates into smoother, softer catches and improved overall handling.
At just 190 grams, the OHMEGA is nearly undetectable in a backpack. Yet, when it comes to performance, it makes a striking difference. This lightness is the result of a smart material combination:
Edelrid has a long tradition of material expertise, and this product is another strong demonstration of a smartly designed, long-lasting climbing tool.
In modern climbing, it is rare for rope teams to be perfectly matched in weight. Gyms foster communities where partners train and climb with people of all different physiques and skill levels. Outdoor sport climbing often pairs climbers of different sizes, experience levels, and physical strengths as well. The OHMEGA addresses this reality by making belaying more accessible and reliable for all rope teams, from beginner gym climbers to experienced outdoor climbers pushing their limits.
Daniel Gebel, Edelrid's Head of Innovation, explains: "Brake assistants were originally designed to protect lighter people when belaying a heavier lead climber. Since we started using the OHMEGA, however, we have learned how much more these devices can do to make belaying easier, more comfortable, and safer in general. I expect that the use of brake assistants will significantly change belaying in sport climbing. The OHMEGA has prompted me to question much of what I thought I knew about belaying and try new things. I believe this class of devices has the potential to usher in a new era of belaying."
Designed specifically for single-strand sport climbing, the device reflects a rising trend in climbing technology: specialized, compact devices that enhance safety without increasing complexity. Edelrid's focus is not on adding features for the sake of innovation but on creating a meaningful upgrade to one of the most critical aspects of climbing safety.
The OHMEGA is not intended to replace belay devices. Rather, it acts as a versatile belay assistant that complements existing systems, adding a noticeable layer of comfort and control. For many rope teams, especially those with significant weight differences between partners, it has the potential to become an indispensable companion.
"Three braking levels, friction reduction, and true versatility make the Omega a new benchmark for safer, smoother belaying." ISPO Award Jury
The Mammut Assist is a belay resistor designed for climbing partners with a weight difference. It increases friction but only when needed, lowering the risk of accidents and injuries.
There’s this moment every climber knows: Your partner takes a fall, and you feel the sudden pull through the rope. Your body lifts off the ground, your heart jumps, and for a split second, you’re reminded how much trust climbing really takes. Anyone who’s ever belayed a much heavier partner knows how tough it can be. The pull isn’t just sudden: You’re yanked upward, maybe into the wall, maybe into your partner. It’s scary and dangerous. And it happens more often than we like to admit. That’s exactly where the Mammut Assist belay resistor comes in.
»We are very proud to introduce the Mammut Assist, a product that will make climbing more accessible for everyone, regardless of weight. By reducing the challenges of weight differences, it enhances both safety and enjoyment for climbers of all levels«, Magnus Raström, Senior Product Manager at Mammut explains. »And most importantly, it will helps maintain trust and harmony in belay partnerships, saving countless belay relationships.«
The magic of the Mammut Assist lies in its patented cam construction. When not engaged, the rope glides freely through the device. Belaying feels natural and is smooth, intuitive, effortless. The mechanism stays fully open until it’s needed, meaning you barely notice it’s there. False activations are reduced to a minimum, while the device doesn’t interfere with your normal belaying rhythm. The system only changes in two situations: when a climber falls or when you’re lowering them down. Until then, it stays in standby, allowing fluid rope handling with the added bonus of intelligent safety.
When a fall happens, the Mammut Assist comes to life. The system is pulled upward, engaging the cam. The rope then curves around the cam and a steel insert, which increases friction. But here’s the clever part — the rope isn’t locked completely. Instead, it’s re-routed to create extra friction without blocking.
This design makes all the difference: It allows for soft catches, meaning that falls feel more dynamic and gentle for the climber. You don’t get that abrupt, jarring stop but the mechanism allows more smoothness, comfort and safety on the wall. On top of that, the reduced friction and smoother engagement help extend the lifespan of your climbing rope.
The Mammut Assist also proves its worth in one of the most dangerous moments in climbing - falling directly into the first quickdraw. In this case, the device activates immediately. The cam engages, and additional friction is created through V-shaped slots at the bottom. The result? Instant braking power that can make the difference between a close call and a ground fall.
It’s a clever safety feature designed for those early moments in a climb when you’re still close to the ground and risks are highest.
A weight difference in climbing doesn’t just make it uncomfortable but it can be dangerous. And it’s not a rare issue. Studies show that weight difference played a role in 60% of gym lead-climbing accidents. The general rule of thumb is that you should take precautions with a weight difference of as little as 5 to 10 kilograms.
The Mammut Assist adapts to your needs and offers two attachment options for additional flexibility:
Standard mode: Attach it with a quickdraw to safely manage weight differences of up to 35 kg.
Boost mode: Use a locking carabiner instead, and it handles differences of up to 45 kg.
This means you can easily adjust how much assistance you need depending on who you’re climbing with - without changing your belay technique.
Guided by the principle that form follows function, Mammut designed this device to be intuitive, compact, and lightweight. It’s a tool that fits seamlessly into your setup without adding bulk or complexity. Despite its clever engineering, it’s simple to use and quick to set up.
The construction is engineered for durability without any textile parts, built to perform reliably year after year. It’s made for the long haul, not just for one climbing season.
"The Mammut Assist isn’t trying to reinvent belaying, it’s refining it. It doesn’t take control away from the belayer, and it doesn’t turn the system into a full auto-locking device. Instead, it reduces the risks of ground falls, softens catches, and brings safety and confidence to partnerships with significant weight differences." ISPO Award Jury
