Since the polymeric materials commonly used for ski boots feature viscoelastic properties, the results of ski boot bending tests are expected to be influenced by bending velocity. Devices testing at all skiing specific ankle angular velocities are currently not available. Therefore, the aims of this study were to (i) develop a system allowing the testing of ski boots at high ankle angular velocities, (ii) quantify the effect of ankle angular velocity on viscoelasticity and (iii) determine the repeatability of the system,.

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