Hello skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers, and other snow sports enthusiasts!
I hope you are well and that winter is starting off well for you :).
The durability of the products we develop for your sporting activities is a top priority for us. We aim to offer products that withstand the stresses you put them through in use as effectively and for as long as possible. That's why, in addition to a battery of laboratory tests, we conduct long-term tests under real-world conditions.
Objective: In collaboration with testers who have the opportunity to intensively use our prototypes throughout the winter, we are studying their aging in real-world conditions. Based on your regular feedback and the product analyses at the end of the testing period, we will decide whether or not to market them next season, either as is or with modifications.
Desired profiles:
- Number of candidates sought : 300+ testers spread across several product types.
- Gender : women and men
- Age : Adult (18 years and over) (a separate registration questionnaire exists for children: here )
- Sports practiced : skiing, ski touring, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, other snow sports
- Location : Living near areas with snow cover throughout the winter to ensure regular use in cold/snowy conditions
Practical information: long-term tests take place "at home", independently, throughout the winter, from the date of receipt of the prototypes until the end of winter.
Product to test:
TEXTILE PRODUCTS
Ski socks / Entry-level
Thermal underwear top and bottom / Entry-level
Thermal underwear top and bottom / High-end
> 2nd layer / High-end
> 2nd sleeveless layer
White leather lobster gloves / High-end
Freestyle Ski Gloves (or Lightweight Spring Gloves) / High-End
High-end leather freeride ski gloves
Ski overgloves
Ski Pants / Entry Level
Oversized Ski and Snowboard Anorak / Mid-range
Oversized Ski and Snowboard Pants / Mid-Range
Ski Jacket / Mid-range
Men's Ski Pants / Mid-range
Women's Slim Fit Ski Pants / Mid-Range
Alpine Ski Jacket / High-end
Alpine Ski Pants / High-End
Neck warmer / High-end
5-panel winter cap
Down jacket / Entry-level
BOARDS, SHOES AND PROTECTIVE GEAR
> S3 Mask / Entry-level
> S3 Mask / High-end
Snowboard boots / Mid-range
Mid-range quick-lace snowboard boots
Snowboard boots / High-end
Alpine ski boots / High-end (Men's Flex 120 / Women's Flex 100)
Men's Alpine Ski Boots / Mid-range (Flex 100)
Back protector / High-end
All Mountain / Mid-range Helmet
Freestyle Helmet / Mid-range
All Mountain / High-end Helmet
Endzone 500 Snowboard (All-Mountain, Freestyle) / Size 156
> Park&Ride 500 Snowboard (All-Mountain, Freestyle) / size 156
Wilder touring skis (width 95 or 102)
Alpine skiing for advanced, advanced+ and expert skiers (sizes: 161, 163 and 171cm)
Cross-country skating, beginner to advanced
Snowboard Bindings / Entry Level
Freeride Snowboard Bindings / High-End
Freestyle Snowboard Bindings / High-End
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Cross-country ski socks / Mid-range
Lightweight Cross-Country Skiing Gloves / High-End
Warm cross-country skiing gloves / High-end
Warm Lobster Cross-Country Ski Gloves / Mid-Range
Mid-range skating shoes
Men's Cross-Country Ski Overpants / Entry Level
Women's Cross-Country Ski Tights / Entry Level
Depending on what you're willing to test and the sizes available, we'll offer you one or more different products to test this winter. We'll send them to you by mail, directly to your home (dates may vary depending on the arrival of the prototypes).
(As the number of prototypes to test is limited, we cannot guarantee that 100% of those who complete the qualification questionnaire will receive products. We apologize in advance for any disappointment and encourage you to continue applying for tests on the co-creation platform.)
Program: Once selected, the testing contract signed, and after receiving the products, your mission will be to use the products you'll be testing as much as possible during your winter sports activities and in your daily life to put them to the test throughout the winter . You commit to completing a test follow-up questionnaire on the co-creation platform at least once every two weeks. You will describe how you used the product (activities/daily life/washing, etc.) and share photos of the product so we can track its performance. At the end of the test, we will contact you to arrange for the samples we need to physically analyze (sent by mail with a return receipt we will provide).
Thank you for your attention to this test, don't forget to answer the recruitment questionnaire!
Have a good day and see you soon on co-crea or on the slopes :)
The field test team - DECATHLON Wintersports
