LOKOL / Product field notes An early vision for connected riding

Snowboarding / Connected riding

Find
your line

Less time on your phone. More time on your edge. A connected riding concept built to capture the run, mark the moment, and keep your eyes up.

  • Captureyour point of view
  • Markthe good part
  • Replaythe feeling
LOKOL design sketch of a connected snowboard helmet, blue goggles, and a glove with a simple highlight control Designed around the moment.
01 / Capture. Mark. Keep riding.Illustrative image · not a product photo
Proposed experience / In development Meet LOKOL ↘

01 / The experience

All in on
the ride.

Most action cameras ask you to become the camera operator. LOKOL is designed around the opposite idea: the run happens, the system keeps up, and your attention stays on the snow.

The first version we want to build is simple: record your point of view, mark the moments worth keeping, and find them again after the run. A glanceable display would give you a quiet confirmation without a screen full of distractions.

The first ride: one rider, one run, a few moments worth keeping. Proposed MVP; wearable testing is still ahead.

01

Record the whole run

Start before you drop in. The proposed first version records your point of view and movement together, keeping the session on your gear while you ride.

MVP / Capture without cell service
02

Mark it without stopping

Tap a glove control after something good happens. The target is to keep the moments just before and after that tap, so a late reaction does not lose the best part.

MVP / 15 seconds before + 10 after, target
03

See only what you need

A brief confirmation that you are recording, that a moment was marked, or that something needs attention. Keep the center of your view open for the mountain.

MVP / Quiet, glanceable feedback
04

Replay the complete picture

Back at the lodge, open the run, jump between highlights, and replay the video alongside your movement. Choose a clip to export and keep the rest private.

MVP / Review locally, share by choice

02 / The film

Before the build.
The vision.

An early look at the rhythm of a connected run. This concept film illustrates the idea; it is not a working-product demonstration.

The LOKOL film / Final cut A closer look at the connected riding vision. This film illustrates the intended experience; wearable capabilities remain in development.

Read what is real and what is next

03 / The riding system

One rider.
A fuller picture.

A feature map of where LOKOL is headed. The first ride starts with capture and control. Connected riding and deeper movement insight come later.

LOKOL / Experience blueprintStudy 11 / Concept
Full rider study with orange-red LEDs and one continuous snowboard held upright beside the body
Illustrative form study. Wearable features are proposed.
Capture → Mark → Replay → ProgressExplore the full system guide ↗
BEFORE / 01

Ready at the drop-in.

A quick readiness check for recording, storage, and power before you start.

DURING / 02

Stay with the run.

Record, mark, and get a quiet confirmation. No browsing or editing on the descent.

AFTER / 03

Bring the feeling back.

Find your highlights in one session, replay what happened, and export your favorites.

04 / Today → The first ride

Start with
one great run.

A focused first release, with a clear finish line. The MVP below is a proposed product scope, not a list of capabilities available to use today.

Today / Available to explore

The idea is taking shape.

We have a visual system concept, an experience film, and software simulations for multi-rider timing and relative position. These help us explore how connected riding could feel.

The next immediate step is a controlled demonstration of the capture-to-replay loop. A complete on-snow wearable has not been validated.

Watch the concept film ↗
First ride / Proposed MVP

Capture. Mark. Replay.

  1. Check in before you drop.Confirm power, recording readiness, and space for the session.
  2. Record one rider’s run.Keep point-of-view video and movement together without relying on cell service.
  3. Save the moment with a tap.Mark a highlight through a glove control, with a brief confirmation in view.
  4. Find it again after the run.Open a local session, jump to marked moments, and review video and movement together.
  5. Take home your favorite clip.Export a selected moment. Keep the full recording local by default.

Our finish line: one rider completes that entire loop in a controlled test, then repeats it reliably on snow. Fit, visibility, cold-weather operation, and usability still need testing.

05 / The next lines

Your mountain.
Your people.

Once the first ride works, we want to make it more connected. These are proposed directions, in order of ambition. Timing depends on what rider testing teaches us.

01 / Next experiment

Ride together

Know where your people are.

Explore a simple view of a paired rider’s relative position and gap, with clear feedback when that information gets old.

  • Paired riding sessions
  • Relative position and distance
  • Clear connection status

First connected experience

02 / Near-term direction

Relive together

One day. More perspectives.

Bring two riders’ sessions into the same replay. Find the moments you shared and choose the angles you want to keep.

  • Aligned session timelines
  • Shared highlight moments
  • Rider-controlled sharing

Shared session concept

03 / Further exploration

Find your rhythm

Make progress visible.

Explore how balance and body movement relate to a turn. Build useful replay tools before making coaching or performance claims.

  • Body and foot movement
  • Turn-by-turn comparisons
  • Optional tactile feedback

Progression research

Roadmap ideas, not release commitments. Selecting a direction only fills the local interest preview below.

06 / Questions

The fine
print, upfront.

A few things to know before the next run. This is a concept in development, and the details matter.

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What can I use today?

You can explore this feature map and watch the concept film. The project also has software simulations, but the complete wearable experience is still in development. This site is not a working capture or replay app.

What is in the first version?

Our proposed MVP is deliberately focused: check readiness, record one rider’s point of view and movement, mark highlights, see simple feedback, and review and export a clip locally after the run.

What comes after the first ride?

We want to explore paired riding first, then shared-session replay. Whole-body movement, pressure, and tactile feedback are further research directions. There are no committed release dates.

Will it work with my gear?

Fit and compatibility are still being explored. The images show a design direction, not a universal attachment or a promise that the system fits any helmet or goggle.

How much will appear in my view?

The goal is minimal, peripheral information: recording state, a brief confirmation, or an issue that needs attention. Visibility and distraction need to be tested in real conditions before the experience is ready to ride.

Will I need cell service?

The proposed first version keeps capture and marking local, so the run should not depend on a network. Future connected features will need their own range and reliability testing.

Who controls the recordings?

The product direction is local storage by default, with sharing chosen by the rider. This preview form also stays local: it saves only in your browser and does not subscribe you to emails.

Are the images and film a finished product?

No. The images are illustrative design studies based on our V11 direction. The final LOKOL film brings the riding vision to life. Both explain the idea; neither demonstrates a validated wearable.

Independent by nature.

The mountain
is yours.

Better memories of the run. More connection to your crew. A clearer picture of how you ride. That is the direction. The first step is one complete riding experience.