Microabrasion low and bound

We have been producing our plastic mats in Bavaria for over 15 years. We continuously research improvements and optimize our plastic processing. Our granulates consist mainly of DIN standardized polyethylene and UV stabilizers, supplied by German suppliers. A special mix of raw materials is the basis of our mats, whose 2cm high knobs do not break and offer enormous resistance to the steel edges of the skis. The individual 22x22cm mats are used to join large, even surfaces. In addition, the mats can also be quickly disassembled and stored on pallets, depending on whether the mats are to be used permanently or only temporarily.

The proven 2 nap system "ASYNCHRONOUS TWIN PIN SYSTEM" (ATPS) guarantees fast sliding. Different pimple heights result in less contact area and less friction with clear tracking stability. 50% less contact surface for ski & snowboard & tubing result in fastest gliding. 20 mm fixed pimples provide perfect stability when carving.

There is a simple observation regarding the abrasion of microplastics: The higher the friction (between the ski base and the mats), the higher the heat generation and thus the higher the abrasion. The lower the friction, the lower the abrasion. Beginners to slightly advanced children ski on the mat ski slope in the Kinderland in the Hocheck ski area in Oberaudorf. Since the skiing speed is extremely low, virtually no abrasion is generated. To reduce this possible low abrasion even more, we use our biodegradable eco lubricant Slide Liquid. he vegetable-based lubricant contains no silicone and is certified environmentally friendly - by the way, German farmers are the main suppliers of the lubricant produced in Germany. 

If the mat ski slope is to be used in midsummer when the sun is shining strongly, e.g. +40 degrees, we also offer an environmentally friendly solution. Natural cooling is achieved by installing a water sprinkler system under the mats. A flat, thin water pipe is laid out at greater distances across the runway and equipped with small nozzles as required, with a spray angle of almost 2m per nozzle. This system, proven in many installations, massively reduces friction. The previously applied lubricant Slide Liquid is tough, sticks to the nubs and is water repellent. Thus, the water flows off the nubs, is collected by a drainage system, cleaned and transported back to the start by a pump. This ensures a closed water circuit.

The minimum possible micro-abrasion falls onto a rough-fibered drainage fleece specially installed under the mats and remains there between the rhombs until the end of the winter season. Is then sucked up with a vacuum cleaner and disposed of/recycled normally at the recycling center. No hazardous waste. If there is an autumn operation, it is planned to vacuum up and dispose of the possible abrasion early, depending on the intensity of use. This ensures that there is no danger to the surrounding waters and that a closed utilization cycle is created.

For this purpose, we offer our customers a sustainable, environmentally friendly, closed production cycle (closed loop). The mats can be returned to us in Germany (or to other European depots) after a period of use of approx. 10-15 years. There they are cleaned and the plastic is used again for new productions, e.g. new Skitrax mats! We offer detailed documentation about this cycle.

Our homepage skitraxworld.com is very extensive and has clear answers to occurring questions under the different headings. There you will find information about our lubricant Slide Liquid, our company mission statement and detailed answers to important questions about dry slope skiing, mats for lift entrances, freestyle water jumps, tubing tracks and ice karting. Only last year we completed the largest alpine dry slope area in the world with 19,000 m2. We have our customers on 5 continents and enjoy great demand; also because we produce in Germany, thus we can offer the highest standard of environmental protection and sustainable production specifications worldwide.