Neva - Evolution of the ski pole

A project in Salt Lake City, UT by Anthony Griesel
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The world's first data enabled, ski pole that allows you remotely answer calls, receive SMS and integrates with iPhone/Android.
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Backers: 115
Average Pledge Per Backer: $144

Funded: $16,540 of $100,000
Dates: May 7th -> Jun 6th (31 days)
Project By: Anthony Griesel
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Great things come from Kickstarter.

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
While funding at this point is unlikely, I consider the project a success based on how much feedback I have received and how many contacts I have made. I am able to source higher quality components in smaller quantities and that will be key to making... (Read More)

Pole design and progress.

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I am slowly narrowing down the color scheme and design to be used on the final pole. I will be able to get carbon composite poles, but still need to get 1000 pairs from my distributor. I was able to get a sample and mocked up a design idea... Kind of... (Read More)

Carbon Pole Supplier.

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I am getting a lot of requests for carbon composite poles so am looking into a supplier for those. Neva needs 18mm ID poles for the battery to fit, so it is not a standard size and may have to be manufactured just for this. I was turned onto a local... (Read More)

Picking up steam.

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
After a few excruciating days it looks like we are finally picking up some steam.  We were featured on Engadget and it is driving lots of traffic to the page. http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/neva-smart-ski-poles-kickstarter/ I have another... (Read More)

Getting the word out.

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I have been working feverishly trying to get the word out for the Neva. The Utah Avalanche Center, and several other Avy related blogs put me on their sites yesterday so I hope that will bring some traffic. I was also approached by Gizmag.com who... (Read More)

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