Our HOPPER blades®

Description

Flexibility, comfort, and versatility are the very essence of the Hopper sport blade. It comes in several stiffness options to adapt to your weight, sporting activities, and preferences. Its ease of use will surprise you. Road, trail, mountain hiking, trail running… no more limits!

The C-shape of our blade allows for energy absorption and optimal return during your activity. The flexibility of our repurposed carbon fiber combines comfort and responsiveness. Its lightness helps reduce muscle fatigue and the amount of effort required.

Technical Specifications

The Hopper blade is available in two different size models: The Audacieuse and The Intrépide. Each model comes in 5 different stiffness options.

Audacieuse (The tallest)

Build Heights : 
Build Height with female adaptor : 33,4cm (13,1”)
Build Height with male adaptor : 32cm (12,6”)

 

Minimal clearance (distance between the ground and the bottom of the socket with shoe) :
For fitness walking : 31cm (12,2”)
For Moderate and High intensity running : 28cm (24cm*) / 11”(9.5”)

*Increasing the blade crush can be achieved by using a more flexible blade, although this solution may not be optimal.

Weight: 840 g (blade + tread+ adapter)
Versions: 5 stiffness ranges (XS to XL)
User weight range: 45 to 110 kg

 

Intrépide (The low profile, smaller than the Audacieuse)

Build Heights :
Build Height with female adaptor : 29,8cm (11,7”)
Build Height with male adaptor : 28,4cm (11,2”)

Minimal clearance (distance between the ground and the bottom of the socket with shoe) :
For fitness walking: 27cm (10,6”)
For Moderate and High intensity running : 24cm (19cm*) / 9,4”(7,5”)

*Increasing the blade crush can be achieved by using a more flexible blade, although this solution may not be optimal.

Weight: 740 g (blade + tread+ adapter)
Versions: 5 stiffness ranges (PXS to PXL)
User weight range: 35 to 110 kg

Common features

Material : Repurposed aerospace-grade carbon fibers
Waterproof : Suitable for use in fresh water, salt water and chlorinated water
Tread : Blue Fire Salomon tread (all-terrain)
Adapter : Male or female

 

Informations générales

Key benefits Comfort Versatility Ease of use	Amputation Transtibial Transfemoral Knee disarticulation Hip disarticulation	Activity Long distance running Hiking Trail running
Trial/purchase Through your orthotist-prosthetist	Design/Production Albi and Nantes