Nitro Running Foot (Product View)

Nitro Running Foot (Product Specs) Nitro Running Foot (Product View)

Freedom Innovations

Nitro Running Foot

 

  • Custom foot module engineered for jogging and running
  • Proprietary, individually handcrafted carbon-epoxy lay-up techniques ensure optimal vertical displacement and energy return.
  • Endoskeletal attachment options facilitate adjustment and fabrication.
  • Compatibility with exoskeletal design reduces system weight.
  • Stiffness tailored to amputee weight and activity preferences.

Additional information:

The Nitro Running Foot is a custom foot module engineered specifically for jogging and distance running. Each c-shaped running blade is handcrafted using our proprietary carbon fiber layering technique to provide the ideal amount of spring needed to run comfortably. The Nitro Running Foot is customized to user weight and running experience to provide the appropriate balance between strength and flexibility for high impact activities. A tall profile design is available for adult users while the short profile design requires less build height for petite users and children. A male pyramid attachment simplifies the fitting process.
 



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Freedom Innovations - Nitro Running Foot
Amputee using this foot
by Richard Blalock on 5/4/2010 3:06:05 PM
I am an amputee runner (amputee since 4/2009, runner for life) who has been using this foot for about 2 weeks. It is very different from running on an anatomical foot and mimics forefoot running only. With a small contact area it takes some time to develop the proper foot strike and for me, at least, this foot prefers faster running as opposed to easy jogging. There is much more technique to learn, especially if the runner is a heel striker as form will have to be adjusted to get the best performance. Getting the foot at the proper weight category is extremely important, and it is unfortunate an amputee runner can't try these feet at different impact categories as some will want a softer feel and others more stiffness. Also I have found some subtle adjustments to the foot angle can make a big difference in optimal ground contact for loading. I have been doing "steady state" running in my Nitro and will start some speed work this week on a Mondo track that will cushion my fall if I lose control. Energy return is noticeably higher than my Renegade LP, which I have been running in successfully for a few months. I am looking forward to improving my technique with this foot and will be running a local 5k soon in it as well as the Bolder Boulder 10k. I feel very lucky to have such excellent technology available to me, which has given me a second running life. From a runner's perspective, an instructional video would be helpful with this foot. - Richard Blalock http://iiagdtr.blogspot.com/
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