"I skied with CADS today and for the first time I had no pain in my
knee."—A.S.
"What my wife (above) did not say is that she has no cartilage in
her knee and could not ski..."—T.S.
"Ski all day—no knee pain! I would not have believed
it!"—B.S.
"I have M.S. and my legs give out after 1/2 day. Skied all day
and felt great!"—H.J.
"... skied all day and for the first
time in several years was not tired at the end of the day...
"—M.F.
"They’ve changed how I feel at the end of the day—no more
aches."—C.H.
"... I thought I’d never be able to
ski for more than 2 to 3 hrs., well bless you no pain and skied all day."—B.P.
"... taken pressure off my lower back.
It is unbelievable how fast you can ‘ski in control’ with CADS."—J.B.
"From 3 runs before to 11 runs the very first day."—R.D.
"A new lease on ski life is a new lease on life!"—B.H.
"I was about to give up skiing altogether...
"—P.G.
"Yesterday I was ready to give up skiing, after many years... "—J.B., MD
"... I can finally ski for a whole day,
pain free!"—P.B.
"Until today my knees have been painful after skiing... "—B.McK.
"After 5 days on my new CADS I threw away my brace and all
the quad exercise programs... "—C.R.
"I skied all day without knee pain and quad fatigue."—E.N.
"We had the best first day of skiing in a lifetime (6 hours)... "—D.& S.G.
"I’ve been a tired skier for a long time. I think I’ve
found a new lease on life."—J.E.
"After about 50 years on skis I was about to quit."—J.B.
"I can’t wait to get back out tomorrow."—P.G.
"I am able to ski longer without fatigue or pain."—Dr. G.G.
"I hope to ski 5 years longer now."—I.V.
"I’m sure it’s going to lengthen my skiing days and
years."—B.S.
"... this system not only significantly
reduced my knee stress but advanced my skiing level at least three-fold."—B.E.
"... I can’t ski without the
system...I should be skiing with this system until I am 90 years- old."—P.B.
"I have Parkinson’s and without CADS I probably would not
ski."—W.Y.
"My legs used to get so tired that I’d be ready to quit early
in the afternoon."—G.P.
"I was ready to give up skiing...CADS put me back on the slopes... "—G.C., MD
"... came to B.Creek expecting to read
all day while my family skied. Thanks to CADS... today I skied all
day."—R.Z.
"I have skied all my life... For the
last 14 years... usually have to take a day off in the middle
of a week’s skiing."—D.R.
"I had Polio in 1951 and have been skiing for 10 years 1 or 2 runs
at most a day... The first day on CADS I skied 8 runs without
getting tried!!!"—B.K.
"I was ready to give up skiing...
"—M.L.
"... allows many extra consecutive days
of pain free skiing."—S.C.
"I ‘hung them up’ 2 years ago...The system will add 20+
years to my skiing pleasure!"—C.M.
"I was able to ski from the top of the mountain to the
bottom—non-stop."—N.H.
"Never skied better... had to stop
skiing about 2 pm because of quad fatigue. Skied all day...
"—J.W., MD
"... my hard skiing family has been
searching for a magic solution to keep me on the snow at least until 90...look forward to
the next 20 years of fun on the snow... "—T.B.
"I bought CADS as a preventative measure. I don’t want to stop
skiing for the next thirty years."—C.C.
"... CADS makes me feel and ski like
I’m 25 years old again."—P.H.
"The CADS have given me a rebirth on skiing."—L.B.
"I am looking forward to much more skiing enjoyment... "—W.F.M.
"Without the CADS the trip would have been canceled and
skiing would have been out of the question."—D.D., Sr.
"I have already called patients to recommend CADS and I will be
putting any back patient who wants to ski on the system in the future."—J.M.E., MD
"... I can now again ski all day... "—W.M.H., MD
Customer Comment Book, Vail
Village and Beaver Creek
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I skied with CADS today and for the first time I had no pain in my knee.
It was great! Can't wait to ski tomorrow. It really works.—A. S.
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What my wife (above) did not say is that she has no
cartilage in her knee and could not ski due to the constant pain of bone on bone. CADS
effectively removed the stress on her quads and knee with the results noted. She made six
runs the first day.
I tried them, also, and experienced no stress in my quads as well as
improved edging with my skis. I highly recommend the system—it is simple to operate
and definitely reduces muscle stress. While I have no leg or knee ailments, I nevertheless
bought the system.—T. S.
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Very impressive. Significantly decreased thigh pain, hence improved
endurance and elimination of "sloppy'' end-of-day routine.
Very likely to be of benefit, not only to the average skier, but in
particular to those individuals with knee (or possibly hip) disorders that limit their
abilities.—R. W. Y. M.D. F.R.C.S.(C)
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Ski all day—no knee pain! I would not have believed it! Sold
me the first run.—B. S.
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I have M.S. and my legs give out after 1/2 day. Skied all
day and felt great! I could eat my lunch in a crouch with CADS! They both extend my
day and much improve my form. Very pleased.—H. J.
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Skied for the first time with CADS, I was impressed
after the first run, skied all day and for the first time in several years was not tired
at the end of the day, bought the system.—M. F.
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The CADS system definitely lived up to all of its claims. I got used to
it during my first run. My skiing improved as did my confidence. I was particularly
impressed with the edging and carving improvement of my skis.—H. H.
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Walter—I'm devoted to my CADS. They've
changed how I feel at the end of the day—no more aches. I love being able to rest
as I'm skiing!!—C. H.
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Walter-Tony-Murray-After having torn ACL on one knee,
and no cartilage in the other knee, I thought I'd never be able to ski for more than 2 to
3 hrs., well bless you no pain and skied all day. CADS are great, know what's next,
tennis!!
Good Luck—B. P.
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Walter—as the first Canadian to buy these (at the developmental
stage) I thought there was little that could advance my skiing to such a higher level -
edge control - stability - as well as back support - (back surgery '89)—D. Z.
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Walter:
I demo'd and then purchased my CADS last April—so far have skied
approx. 20 days on them. They do everything you said they would. Great for my knees and
quads and really help my edging.—D. G.
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Walter—as the third proud owner of "CADS'' I
feel that they have improved my overall skiing and taken pressure off my lower back. It is
unbelievable how fast you can ``ski in control'' with "CADS"'
Thanks—J. B.
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Real orthotic problems (fallen metatarsals)—also weak
quads.—After 2 runs—so convinced I bought. It also has improved my
skiing.—S. H.
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Walter,
The CADS made a tremendous {difference} in my endurance. From 3 runs
before to 11 runs the very first day.
Thanks—R. D.
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The system works! The demo was courteous and not pushy—there wasn't
a great pressure to buy—but there need not be—after skiing all morning (3 hrs.)
I felt relaxed and at ease with system—and much less tired.—D. G.
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From skeptic to convert in 15 seconds! A new lease on
ski life is a new lease on life! Thank you Ron, Reggie, Walt (in absentia) and Tim.
Completely Astounding Downhill Serendipity.
Thank you—B. H.
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I was about to give up skiing altogether until I heard
about CADS from a very enthusiastic convert. I tried them myself and hope to be skiing
until I'm 80! The pain and misery of a great sport are no longer—and special thanks
to Ron and Reggie for not only a wonderful demonstration but a great ski lesson.
Many Thanks—P. G.
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Yesterday I was ready to give up skiing, after many
years, due to severe right knee pain. To–day I tried the CADS and was completely pain
free, the skiing was a dream—the best ever! The CADS system has put a lease on my
skiing life—THANK YOU!!—J. B.
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After back surgery and years of chronic lower back
pain, with CADS, I can finally ski for a whole day, pain free! This system adds tremendous
support and stability to my legs and lower back - it allows me to ski faster with more
confidence - I'm very grateful to have found it.—P. B.
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Dear Walter,
I've found the "CADS'' to be helpful in relieving the pain in my
knees. Until today my knees have been painful after skiing and after demo-ing "CADS''
for one day, I feel virtually pain free and I'm not at all tired.—B. McK.
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I raced for 8 years before I married Shirley 38 years
ago. I have BAD knees. After 5 days on my new CADS I threw away my brace and
all the quad exercise programs and my wife says she has never seen me ski this
well.—C. R.
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Walter,
Demoed the CADS all day! Made a big difference in my skiing. I skied all
day without knee pain and quad fatigue. My knee felt stable all day.—E. N.
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We had the best first day of skiing in a lifetime
(6 hours) on CADS! There was no fatigue, quad pain or back fatigue. CADS provide superior
edge control and stabilization. Adjustment time was minimal. CADS are a Quantum Leap in
skiing!—D. & S. G.
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Dear Walter,
I've been a tired skier for a long time. I think I've found a new lease
on life, etc.!!
Thanks—J. E.
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CADS—Thank you for the gift of skiing. After
about 50 years on skies I was about to quit. - "Comfort and delicious stability.''
Phooey on fused vertebrae and a new hip - this is a real miracle.—J. J. B.
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Walter—my kids said I never skied so well. Thanks to you and thanks
to CADS.—H. G.
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I can't recommend the CADS system high enough. Not
only did the system do everything they told me it did, but the most pleasant bonus was my
skiing improved dramatically in the first half hour. I can't wait to get back out
tomorrow.
You owe it to yourself to demo the system and see for yourself. You will
love it!—P. G.
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Walter, When I got my CADS last year I hoped it would
help my arthritic knee a little bit. It has helped a lot. I am able to ski longer
without fatigue or pain. Skiing is easier on my knee than walking. Thanks for making
skiing easier and much more enjoyable.—Dr. G. G.
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Hi Walter. You're a great guy and it's fun to ski with
you and help you become a success. I hope to ski 5 years* longer now.—I. V.
*It's been 11 years and he's still skiing—Ed.
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Dear Walter: Let me thank you and Murray for the time
and effort. You have a well engineered and designed and made product. I'm sure it's going
to lengthen my skiing days and years.—B. S.
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Dear Walter & Murray—I came in this morning
with much hesitation and ended the day absolutely convinced that this system not
only significantly reduced my knee stress but advanced my skiing level at least
three-fold.
I was concerned about the little holes that would be required in the
seat of my ski pants for the pulleys—but the positive enhancement of my skiing day,
style, and ability (to say nothing of my endurance and health) is worth 100 little holes
and you only required two!
Thanks for a great experience. I'll keep you posted on any
progress!—B. E.
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I have had CADS for one season. It is the greatest
system in the industry. I say that because I can't ski without the system. The system
alleviates the pain in my left knee. I am most grateful for CADS. I should be skiing with
this system until I am 90 years-old.
Kindest regards—P. B.
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I have Parkinson's and without CADS I probably would
not ski. Big help getting weight on the front of my skis. Taking some time to get used to
but I am sure in a short time it will be fine.
Thanks—W. Y.
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CADS are terrific! My legs used to get so tired that
I'd be ready to quit early in the afternoon. Now, with CADS, I'm still going strong when
the lifts close! Thanks for giving me so much more skiing.—G. P.
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Murray, I was ready to give up skiing due to a
chronic knee problem and three operations. CADS put me back on the slopes without a knee
brace.
Thanks—G. R. C., M.D.
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I have advanced hip arthritis—am about ready for a
hip replacement—and came to B. Creek expecting to read all day while my family skied.
Thanks to CADS (and super training with Ron & Reggie) I expect I'll out-ski them!
Yesterday I collapsed after 3 very short runs—today I skied all day. The
system really is quite incredible.—R. Z.
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I have skied all my life and love hard skiing. For the
last 14 years I have had problems with my knees and usually have to take a day off in the
middle of a week's skiing. After using the "Demos'' skiing bumps and skiing all day,
my knees are fine and I think my skiing improved. I am buying CADS and highly recommend
them.—D. R.
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I had Polio in 1951 and have been skiing for 10 years 1
or 2 runs at most a day. At the end of the day I was exhausted!!
The first day on CADS I skied 8 runs without getting tried!!!
The CADS system is a miracle.—B. K.
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I was ready to give up skiing because of arthritis in
both knees—resulting in severe pain.
One day on CADS changed my plans! This system really works! Murray
showed m exactly how to use the system on the blue slopes here at Vail. He is first
class!—M. L.
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I had experienced knee pain for 15 years. The CADS
system is a wonderful relief and allows many extra consecutive days of pain free skiing.
This system is a "user friendly'' modern miracle—S. C.
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I "hung them up'' 2 years ago due to bad
knees. The system will add 20+ years to my skiing pleasure! No pain, lots of
fun.—C. M.
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Tried CADS because of THIGH-BURN which has bothered my
for years. What a difference! I was able to ski from the top of the mountain to the
bottom—non-stop. First time ever! No burn, no pain. Looking forward to better, faster
and longer runs.—N. H.
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Never skied better in spite of snow falling and
vision poor. I am 70 yr. old and had to stop skiing about 2 pm because of quad fatigue.
Skied all day and still ready to go out dancing. I believe this will extend my
skiing by 50% or more—loved them!—J. W., MD
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Never skied better or had more fun and it saved my knees! I'm looking
forward to many more days like this. Wonderful!—S. W.
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As I approach 3 score and 10 with a missing ACL and
various other knee problems my hard skiing family has been searching for a magic solution
to keep me on the snow at least until 90. My daughter saw an ad for CADS and said "I
think that may be just the thing.''
After two days of demo and tender loving care from Ron and Reg, I am
ready to agree and look forward to the next 20 years of fun on the snow courtesy of
CADS.—T. B.
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Walter,
I have had CADS for a year now. I don't have sore knees, hips or back
pain.
I bought CADS as a preventative measure. I don't want to stop skiing for
the next thirty years. I am fifty years old, and in very good shape as a Physical
Education teacher.
I love CADS. Try them, you can't do without them. They take thirty years
off your legs.
My husband D. has CADS too. He now skis like a youngster. We couldn't
recommend anything better than CADS to improve your skiing pleasure.
See you on the slopes.—C. C., D. B
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Walter & Murray—Had a great day
today—skied with Murray all day and had a ball. Skied Game Creek top to bottom with no
quad pain. I've been skiing since I've been 12 years old and am now 43, CADS makes me
feel and ski like I'm 25 years old again. I love them! Anyone who wants to ski better and
ski forever should try them. They even hold on the icy slopes out East. I hope everyone
has them someday! Thanks for putting the fun back in skiing! P. H.
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Walter & Murray,
The CADS have given me a rebirth on skiing. I have a bum leg that makes
it hard for me to walk well, but I can ski hard all day.
Great contraption! L. B.
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Had the opportunity to Demo CADS to take the load off
of my arthritic left knee while skiing. Skied all day with Ron, his wife, and Walter's
wife. After trying many combinations of elastic power loops and various adjustments by
Ron, we found the perfect combination to take the load off my knee and allow appropriate
edge control with both skis. I am looking forward to much more skiing enjoyment from now
on with CADS.—W. F. M.
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I came to Vail 2 days ago, totally unprepared
physically and emotionally to ski. Being 63 years old plus and 25 lbs overweight probably
didn't help. Without the CADS the trip would have been canceled and skiing would
have been out of the question. This is the second year of my CADS experience and words
cannot describe my praise with my feelings and results. It is truly nothing short of a
miracle. Anyone who wants a firsthand testimony please call me at Manor Vail where I spend
my ski time 476-5651, Detroit Mich 313-875-0300 or at home 313-642-9716. I have a bad left
knee and leg.—Doug Dalgleish, Sr.
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Walter Dandy tells me that I am the first
Neurosurgeon to ski CADS. I have been on the system for 10 days and like it better every
day. I am skiing in a much more relaxed and effective manner and with no fatigue. Further,
5 days before starting with CADS I was in bed with back spasm which has shown no signs of
recurrence except after an afternoon of skiing without CADS "just to see.'' I have
already called patients to recommend CADS and I will be putting any back patient who wants
to ski on the system in the future.—J. M. E., MD
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Sorry Dr. E., but I believe I am the
first Neurosurgeon to buy and use CADS ... I agree with you that they work GREAT!! I have
2 arthritic knees (ap'd x 2) and I can now again ski all day and much less pain at
night.—B. H.
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Letters
"A great product that makes the knees and legs feel
years younger!"—M.P., via email
"I
had 18 knee surgeries in the past. The last two were total knee
replacements. I am 61 years young and in very good shape despite the
trauma I have had in the past. Last year I was skiing at Park City with
my CADS system. I tore the alligator clip when dismounting from the
chair lift. I could not ski down this long run to the bottom with only
one rod, so I just tied the cords around my waist and skied to the
bottom. Prior to this incident, I was feeling good and skiing with very
little pain.
That changed quickly as I soon learned how much help the CADS system
provided. By the time I reached the bottom, my knees were aching, my
thighs were sore, and I generally felt like crap. I improvised by
attaching my cord to my boot with a plastic tie wrap normally used for
attaching lift tickets.
With my CADS system in place, I was able to ski the rest of the day and
the rest of the week without any of the aches and pains of skiing sans
CADS.
I am a firm believer in the value of CADS and can ski relatively pain
free with them."—G.T., via email
"Had a great day on Monday with my CADS!!.. my friends could not believe
how long I could ski and that my speed was way up!!.. You da
man!!...Every skier with sore knees should own a pair of CADS just like
they own their skis and boots.. Mandatory equipment for us baby
boomers!!"—G.E., via email
"My
CADS have literally saved my skiing. Having had multiple knee injuries
and surgeries, my ski days were rapidly coming to a painful end before I
learned about CADS. Prior to CADS, my pain level was increasing and my
ability to ski bumps and powder was seriously decreasing. I still have
some pain, but with CADS, I'm back skiing the bumps and powder and
postponing knee replacement. Besides the relief I've gotten from my
CADS, the service that you guys provide is terrific—always personal and
always prompt. Thanks so much for saving my skiing."—T.O., via email
"After seven days of skiing, I proclaim my CADS
are superb! The joy of skiing with CADS is exceeded only by the
pleasure of knowing both of you! ...Prior to CADS, I was spent after
ten or so runs inspite of frequent stops. With CADS, I'm up to
18-20 per day—non-stop! Thank you for doubling my skiing
pleasure!"—R.H., Rancho Mirage, CA
"I was skiing at Beaver Creek when I spotted a
women skiing with CADS. I asked her about them and she waxed
eloquently with joy. With no cartilage in either knee following two
surgeries from various athletic injuries on both knees, at the end of a
day of skiing I am in excruciating pain, but my wife loves to ski and I
will not leave her. I ordered the CADS the very next day and will never
slide down a mountain again without them. they were easy to put on,
effortless to ski with after 3 test runs to get the feel for the new
weight of my boots in my skis now that a great deal of my body weight
was traveling directly to my boots and bypassing my knees. I skied like
I was floating on air and never wanted to leave the hill after 7 hours
of non stop skiing. My wife is thrilled that she no longer need worry
about losing her favorite skiing partner. CADS are a true miracle for
any skier with tender knees and likely will save many a knee from the
deterioration of age if one is smart enough to begin using them before a
problem arises."—Jay Lehr, Ostrander, Ohio 740-368-9393
"I purchased my CADS three seasons ago and this year I really put
them to the test. I had surgery on my knee four months ago and it was
not successful. Then, I was laid up for weeks with a blood clot in my
leg. My knee still hurts to walk, especially up and down the steps.
However, last week, December 28 - January 5, my family and I went
skiing. I skied all week with no pain, thanks to my CADS. I turn 65
next month and I'm looking forward to many more great years of skiing.
Even though my grandson calls me Mrs. Gump, I can still beat him down
the mountain!! The CADS have truly enabled me to continue skiing.
Thank you!"—V.S., via email
"I'm a ski
instructor with Multiple Sclerosis, and over the years I've taught
thousands of children to ski. My 3 year old son has recently expressed
interest in skiing, and before I got my CADS there was no way I was ever
going to have the strength to teach him. Walter, thank you for making
it possible for me to pass on my love of skiing to my own little boy!
To anyone who
has MS, don't give up skiing before you spend a day with Walter; you'll
discover what I have - that CADS really work!"—R.K., via email
"...they were fantastic!
During the previous year I could only ski for 2 days then had a day off
to let my knee recover - last year with CADS I skied 6 consecutive days.
And it did not take long to get used to them. What I did find is that
they forced me to ski 'properly' i.e. edging / carving the turns more
and deliberate unweighting instead of lazily skidding the skis around.
Net result is I just skied faster. So well done for an incredible
invention." —P.W., via email
"For ten days I have been on the look out to see
you on Vail Mountain, to say thank you for the joy you have provided in
a couple of years of pain-free skiing that would otherwise have hurt so
much I would have given up skiing... thank you, Wonderful invention.
Well done."—M.S., via email
"...I
also cannot thank you enough for the CADS system. Without that , I
wouldn't be able to enjoy the mountains at all. I just wish everybody
who needs it, could become aware that there is something as wonderful to
assist them. Just happy that we went to Vail to come across it and that
I can benefit."—A.O., via email
"...I skied more this past week then I have in years.
I skied for 5 days straight for at least 5 to 6 hours per day. I can't believe
it! Before the CADS I could only ski about 2 to 3 hours every other day. I
skied extremely steep terrain at Squaw Valley and knee deep powder at Alpine
Meadows with no problem at all. For the first time in many years I wasn't the
person suggesting we end the day. Thank you for giving me my "ski life"
back!!"—M.H., via email
"Thanks for taking the time to convince me to try your CADS system.
I ski for a living, demoing new skis I invented [see www.racingblades.com], skiing steep bumps almost
every day. My leg muscles are rock hard and almost never fatigue. However, my
knees get worse and weaker and more painful each day until I need to take almost three
days off from sking Even walking and stairs after skiing are a real painful task.
Now, after skiing your CADS system for a week straight, my knees have no
pain. They seem to have healed and strengthened. This is just what I
needed. Not knee surgery!"—A.F., via email
"I can ski all day, top to bottom with little stress or additional
pain in my fake knees. It was fate that we met on the chair. I'm a "born
again" skier. THANKS!"—H.O.,
via email
"...I would have been lost without the CADS on this trip. My
knee would never have held up on its own. And, I must admit that the CADS improve my
skiing because I can't get in the back seat—i.e., it keeps me forward on the skis...I
feel that if only people would give these unfashionably efficient CADS a shot, they too
would realize their marvelous ability to take the bumps out. My legs were not nearly
as in shape as previous years and I had virtually no thigh burn or knee
swelling."—A.S.W., via email
"Skied 6 days straight on knees that [had been] signaling me to
quit skiing. Did 6-7 inches of powder in back bowls like an expert better than I ever have
in my life. Boogied Blue Ox all the way. Did the bumps on Zot with style and
élan. All this quite hard to believe that in December I was considering leaving the
sport. I am a Born Again Skier! I cannot understand that anyone with bad knees
doesn't beat down your door in search of a fitting. I realize that this high praise
may seem a little beyond, but it is all true."—S.R., via email
"CADS have given my wife the ability to ski all day long!
Before we got the CADS she could only ski 2 runs a day, now she goes all day without a
break! Her skiing has also improved tremendously--she now out-skis me!"—J.C.,
via email
"The CADS system has been great for my skiing knees. I don't
think that I could ski without them."—B.R., Meadville, PA
"...Then I discovered CADS. Now I can ski 5 days/week and I am not
bushed at night... "—M.E.R., Breckenridge, CO
"...they permit me to ski comfortably in spite of my arthritic
knee. This permits me to ski joyfully with my grandchildren—a joy which I might
prematurely have to forego if it weren't for CADS."—J.B.,
Manchester, MA
"... it enables me to ski more difficult
terrain with less exertion of my quadricep muscles and without placing stress on my knee
joint."—J.S.R., DMD, Greenfield, MA
"...your development of the CADS system has been one of the most
significant contributions to ski technology in my twenty-two years of skiing. Skiing
thirty to forty days a year, trying every new development, only CADS really impacted my
life as a skier, by significantly extending both the duration and level of my skiing.
At sixty-one, I am still able to ski aggressively with much younger skiers, in
spite of arthritis, damaged knees and all of the limitations of aging. While many of
my contemporaries have stopped skiing as they age, the ones on CADS are still
active."—J.R.K., Palm Beach FL
"Skiing with CADS is a joy that has brought back smiles and joie de
vivre to my skiing. It is only necessary to neglect their use and bring smiles to
the Marquis de Sade on skis."—B.McD., University Park, IL
"In the last few years my wife has developed arthritis in one of
her knees and I have lost some of my stamina (especially in my thighs). We both found we
could ski longer and, (I think) safer with our CADS."—C.E.S., Santa Fe, NM
"We are like kids again, at the ages of 52 and 60. With CADS
one does not have to head to the hot tub at the end of the day, armed with two
Tylenols,
and then collapse in a heap. CADS leaves energy for other possible activities...they
work just as well on our Eastern Ski Area "concrete," as well as in fluffy
powder. They help you adapt from hard packed, to loose snow. They are
fantastic."—C.&D.B., Montreal, Canada
"My family couldn’t believe the improvement in my skiing,
particularly with respect to speed and stamina. ...There is no way I would contemplate
skiing again without my CADS system."—N.S.H., New York, NY
"...CADS makes skiing so much easier and lot more fun; this becomes
very important to a man of my age—65. I have also found I can ski longer and
without getting tired and sore muscles...I do enjoy skiing even more today because of
CADS."—B.A., Tarzana, CA
"Your CADS have kept this skier, who was almost ready to throw in
the towel two years ago, on the hill rather than over it."—D.S.P., MD, Grand
Junction, CO
"Being back in Switzerland I became familiarized with the gear
soon. Now, I am happy, as it helps me, despite my knee trouble, to ski again."—R.S.,
Schweiz, Switzerland
"Yesterday I tried out my CADS system for the first time, I was not
optimistic. I have had surgery twice on one knee and once on the other and after
about 55 years on skis I believed my skiing days were over. The results were
absolutely fantastic. Your Magic is better than mine. It was
absolutely
wonderful to ski without pain and I am now looking forward to another ten ski seasons.
Many thanks for your revolutionary contribution to skiing."—B.D.B.,
"The Man with the Magic Touch," Cypress, CA
"Since my wife’s water skiing accident 20 years ago caused
extensive knee injury, she has not been able to ski. The CADS made it possible for her to
ski and we just spent 5 enjoyable days at Stowe!"—L. & M.C., Scottsville,
KY
"The CADS system gave me the extra support necessary for a day of
skiing for a person with Multiple Sclerosis."—J.Q.
"Dr. Richard Steadman...mentioned CADS when I asked for permission
to ski again. For me CADS is the difference between being able to ski at an advanced level
or not being able to ski at all."—J.V., Aspen, CO
"One can ski longer, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with less leg
fatigue. The years of skiing pleasure are dramatically extended..."—C.C.,
Beaconsfield, Quebec
"I am willing to unequivocally state that I believed they help me
by 30% to 50%. I’ll never ski without them."—I.V., Red Bank, NJ
"... my skiing life will be extended for
years to come."—R.D., Midlothian, VA
"At this initial phase of investigation, it looks to me as if he
may have a significant, even a break through, discovery for skiers."—W.A.S.,
Physical Therapist, New Paltz, NY
"...a system that can dramatically enhance the performance of your
ski client and extend his ability to ski longer periods for a greater portion of his
lifetime. Skiing with CADS is exhilarating, enhances your natural skiing, and increases
the power of your turns. CADS can diminish future strain of the knees and back and will
give your current clients who have these problems an opportunity to enjoy the sport with
much less discomfort."—J.R., Ski Instructor, Alta, UT
"CADS...alleviated a tremendous amount of pressure off my back
muscles and nerves, and it widened my horizon in what I can do skiing."—F.B.,
Jr., Channhassen, MN
"I am a 62 year old skier who felt this would be my last skiing
season...I discovered CADS and can now ski all day without pain. I can also look forward
to skiing for many years to come."—W.C.B., Jacksonville, FL
"I just wanted you to know how pleased I am with my CADS...Having
hurt my right leg three years ago I have not bee able to ski more than two or three hours,
but yesterday I skied the full day—32 runs at Stowe—...
with no pain. Dr. Steadman thinks the CADS are a good idea."—L.B., Charlotte,
VT
"...allowed me to ski all day instead of only a morning...the
skiing improved as I found the skis held more firmly to the ground. CADS are for
me—a hearty thanks—I recommend them."—J.B., Santa Ana, CA
"I have really enjoyed the CADS. They work well in all
terrain and all snow conditions."—"CADS will extend my skiing life, in
addition to improving and making it safer. I don’t think there’s been a more
significant enhancement in ski equipment since metal edges."—J.B.,
Birmingham, MI
"...I don't think people really believe it works unless they can
talk with people like me who tell them that I simply couldn't ski without them—at
least not more than a few runs."—B.J., Grantham, NH
"Two years ago I was diagnosed with MS...Once I became adjusted to
CADS skiing, I was able to ski from the top of the mountain to the bottom without a
stop...I could carve turns with good form all day long...I am far more stable skiing with
CADS than I am walking under my own 'power.'"—R.P.H., Woodinville, WA
"The device substantially reduces the pressure on my knee and makes
it possible for me to ski longer and harder each day without the severe pain and
discomfort I have experienced. It should...permit me to continue to enjoy skiing for
additional years."—T.F.B., Greenwich, CT
"...it makes me a more confident skier and also a more safe skier
who can now routinely ski in control, not out of it. Improved endurance and lack of
fatigue proved to be an unexpected bonus. ...CADS is a proven product that makes skiing
safer on the knees."—R.R.D., DDS, Toms River, NJ
"I found that the CADS system not only enabled me to ski but
substantially improved my control ability on skis quite apart from taking away much of the
problematic pressures that would otherwise have been put onto my knees."—D.L.D.,
Maitland, FL
"As an expert in human biomechanics suffice it to say that the CADS
provide for substantial reduction of stress to the most vulnerable joints while allowing
for improved control and endurance which effectively minimize physical discomfort and
enhance the inherent enjoyment associated with this great sport."—R.A.DiC.,
DC, Pittsfield, MA
"It worked beautifully for me and after a two year layoff I can ski
again. Without CADS I cannot ski. Period!"—A.D.F., Aurora, CO
"CADS are all that is claimed about them...I can now ski three to
four days at a time..."—T.B., Cumbria, England
"CADS gives me increased stability, endurance, and strength.
...Skiing is easier than walking as far as knee comfort is concerned."—G.P.G.,
MD, San Mateo, CA
"We both feel that this CADS system has added years to our
skiing enjoyment."—Y.H.H., Fargo, ND
"...it is a savior for those people with bad feet. Thank you for
your invention."—S.H., Stowe, VT
"I feel safer, can ski for longer periods of time, have more fun
because I know that I am skiing better than I have in the past..."—Mrs.
W.H.H. III, San Francisco, CA
"...the serendipitous aspect of vastly improved skiing ability
leads one to re-interpret its acronym: Completely Astounding Downhill Serendipity:
CADS."—B.H., Boston, MA
"...I could once again ski entire runs without losing control or
tiring myself excessively. As a result of using this system, I was able to win a gold
medal in the finals of the 1992 Coca- Cola Cup in Giant Slalom held at Arapahoe Basin Ski
Area."—R.C.H., Aurora, CO
"...I am an advanced skier, twenty-seven years old, with no
physical handicaps. ...For me, the benefit of CADS is increased leg strength and endurance
while skiing."—T.W.H., Houston, TX
"I am a senior skier. If it were not for CADS, I would be a senior
ex-skier."—C.W.H., Long Lake, MN
"CADS allow me to ski longer and better without muscle
fatigue...which allowed me to enjoy skiing more mogul terrain without fatigue and the
resulting injury risk, but also provided a noticeable improvement in my capacity to carve
turns. CADS are a truly revolutionary advance in skiing technology."—J.A.H.,
East Greenwich, RI
"The combination of reducing fatigue and pain while enhancing
performance has vastly increased my enjoyment of skiing."—P.C.H., East
Greenwich, RI
"...the CADS are enhancing my ability to ski safely because they
increase my endurance, my control and ultimately my pleasure in skiing."—B.H.J.,
Grantham, NH
"...I was able to ski the mountain from top to bottom without have
to make frequent stops. I did not experience fatigue in the quad muscles. I feel that CADS
is a major new step forward in recreational skiing..."—D.D.J., Liverpool,
England
"I have Multiple Sclerosis and used CADS for two weeks last winter
in Colorado. ...With the CADS system supporting much of my weight, I could ski a full day,
feel in control all of the time and maintain better form from start to finish."—H.H.J.,
Plainwell, MI
"...one of the truly great innovations for skiers that enhances the
well being of the body, adds enjoyment to the sport, while bringing a strong measure of
safety and protection to the person."—J.M. & J.G.K., Plymouth MN
"I would not ski again with using it. ...Lets me ski with my
kids again—an probably with my grandchildren in a few years..."—R.K.,
Marietta, GA
"...was at the point of limiting my skiing to both easier levels
and decreased days. I then found CADS. ...Now I can ski a week at a time, without the need
to take off."—E.H.K., MD Englewood, CO
"...since I bought the CADS I am able to ski for full day and for
10 days with no problems. I consider them a real boon."—E.C.LaB., Willowdale,
Ontario
"The way I skied that day was the way I skied more than five years
ago. ...CADS gave me back the joy of skiing without pain, discomfort and fear."—T.E.L.,
West Haven, CT
"...last November, after one run, I decided my skiing days were
over. Four months later, I heard about CADS...I was able to ski throughout the day without
excessive pain, and could walk without difficulty the following day. In brief, CADS has
definitely extended my skiing life."—R.C.L., Cherry Hills, CO
"I am 67 and my husband is 68 and we wish to keep on skiing as long
as we can. ...using CADS has allowed us to ski all day every day for a week at time with
no knee pain and longer ski days. It has also helped us to edge better and we feel that it
has saved us from falling several times. ...We truly feel the CADS system has helped us to
enjoy the sport more and feel it will help us enjoy it longer into our old age."—W.&
H.L., Connersville, IN
"On my last attempt for a skiing vacation...I heard about the CADS
system...I fell in love with them instantly. My family and I skied together the whole
eight days we were in Vail. There is no question in my mind that without CADS my skiing
days would be over."—M.A.M., Potomac, MD
"...the device has not only allowed me to ski again, but ironically
it has also allowed me to realize my dream of teaching disabled individuals about our
wonderful sport."—M.M., Winter Park, CO
"...his CADS system...not only offers the joy of skiing to the
crippled - by birth or by accident - and to the injured and to the infirm, but it offers
all skiers a safer experience for the knees, and more endurance, and more control—in
short, more pleasure."—C.A.M., Lake Forest, IL
"I am both an orthopaedic surgeon and active skier. I ski
approximately 100 days a year. I have had a lumbar laminectomy with removal of disc in
1981. Skiing with CADS not only alleviates any back discomfort that I might have, but
enhances my accuracy by increasing the weight on the skis and increasing the edging. I
most strongly encourage patients with any back or ankle problems to employ CADS in order
to enable to ski more accurately and with less discomfort."—I.M., MD, Las
Vegas, NV
"After a few hours of skiing, my knees would start feeling
intensely hot and afterward would begin to hurt, sometimes resulting in severe swelling,
and I would have to pack the knee in ice packs. Ever since using CADS, this problem has
ceased and I am looking forward to skiing many more years thanks to CADS."—H.N.,
Bloomfield Hills, MI
"... as a medical practitioner,
interested in Sports Medicine as well as keen and fairly advanced skier...
I feel confident enough to recommend someone with an ACL injury to try to ski with an
appropriate ACL knee brace and definitely with CADS."—Anon
"In the previous year, skiing had made it rather evident that my
knees could not handle the abuse that comes with the type of skiing I’d like to do
anymore...they enable me to continue with the sport I enjoy very very much."—A.J.S.,
Beverly Hills, CA
"...two of my friends had purchased them last year and raved about
them...I am 60 years old with two not great knees...have not been able to ski a full day
or an extended run without several stops for several years. CADS
changed all that. ...There is no question but that they lengthen my
day...I’m having more fun because I can ski longer without pain and that’s
improving my skiing because I’m able to spend more time on skis."—R.R.S.,
DDS, Elkins Park, PA
"...I have had to curtail my own skiing enjoyment, that is, until I
visited Vail, Colorado and discovered CADS USA. CADS have quite simply given me a new
ski life. My knee pain is gone, I have discarded knee braces, I can ski all day and
manage mild moguls without stress and pain."—B.S., Brookline, MA
"My experience with CADS has notably changed my approach to and
enjoyment of skiing. ...All this makes for greater safety, more enjoyment and control, and
longer periods to be able [to] ski—the only real recreation I have and enjoy. I
heartily recommend CADS to one and all but especially to those whose skiing would be
otherwise limited, if not eliminated, by physical limitations or disability and to all who
simply want to improve their endurance, fun, and longevity."—R.L.S., MD, La
Jolla, CA
"I know that my skiing longevity will be enhanced using the CADS
system."—G.W.T., Davenport, IA
"...it helped me immeasurably to get control of my skiing. Once
again I am able to enjoy a sport I have loved for forty years."—W.S.Y.,
Woburn, MA
"CADS allows me, and many others like me, to enjoy the recreation
of skiing."—R.L.W., Anchorage, AK
"As a 77 year old great grandmother, I find that CADS lets me ski
20 years younger. Think what this means to the many senior citizen patrons of the ski
industry!"—W.O’C., Seattle, WA
"I recently purchased CADS and all the joy is back. ...At
day’s end I feel fulfilled, not drained as before, and anticipate the next day with
the enthusiasms of old."—P.H.P., Richmond, VA
"I have skied with CADS for three seasons. During that period my
skiing has improved dramatically each year so I am now skiing better than I did at age 18,
23 years ago."—R.P.P., New York, NY
"After using CADS...I have rejuvenated my skiing beyond what I
believed was possible.’’—S.C.R., MD, West Chester, PA
"The effect on my wife’s skiing was miraculous. She was able
to ski the entire day with absolutely no pain. As for myself, I am now able to ski better
and with much less fatigue."—R.R., MD & M.R., Dayton, OH
"The CADS system has been great for my skiing knees. I don't think
that I could ski without them."—B.R., Meadville, PA
"...they permit me to ski comfortably in spite of my arthritic
knee. This permits me to ski joyfully with my grandchildren—a joy which I might
prematurely have to forego if it weren't for CADS."—J.M.B., Manchester,
MA
"Skiing with CADS is a joy that has brought back smiles and joie de
vivre to my skiing. It is only necessary to neglect their use and bring smiles to the
Marquis de Sade on skis."—B.McD., University Park, IL
"The CADS have been superb for us, in whatever conditions we find
on the mountain...Our enthusiasm, energy, and downright fun, executed each ski run,
extends right to the last run of the day...They work just as well on our Easter Ski Are
"concrete," as well as in fluffy powder. They help you adapt from hard packed,
to loose snow. THEY ARE FANTASTIC"—C.&D.B., Beaconsfield, Quebec
"...they are the one thing that is allowing me to be on skis at
all."—A.DeL., Englewood, CO
"...CADS makes skiing so much easier and a lot more fun; this
becomes very important to a man of my age—65. I have also found I can ski longer and
without getting tired and sore muscles...I do enjoy skiing even more today because of
CADS."—B.W.A., Tarzana, CA
"I was hit by an out-of-control skier in 1990. My right ACL is torn
and the other damage to the knee is such that osteoarthritis has taken over. Skiing with a
brace gives me stability, but is quite painful...As far as I am concerned, the learning
curve is short and not complicated, and the results for those with bad knees are well
worth it. I deliberately have taught lessons with and without CADS, and my injured knee
become quite painful after an hour-and-a-half. Later, I get swelling and aching. Almost
none of this happens when I use CADS. I am skiing and teaching comfortably, and am quite
convinced that I would not be able to teach without CADS."—W.M., West
Hartford, CT
"Yesterday I tried out my CADS System for the first time, I was not
optimistic. I have had surgery twice on one knee and once on the other and after about 55
years on skis I believed my skiing days were over. The results were absolutely fantastic.
Your Magic is better than mine. It was absolutely wonderful to ski without pain and I am
now look forward to another ten ski seasons. Many thanks for your revolutionary
contribution to skiing."—B.D.B. "The Man with the Magic
Touch", Cypress, CA
"They not only relieve the pressure on knees and quads but fear and
apprehension is gone...the old joy of being in our most favorite place and on the slops
again is a real treat. No pain!!"—J. & B. (postcard from Alta)
"This postcard is being sent with extraordinary gratitude! Every
day I am skiing I thank you—and I am skiing everything—black
diamonds—moguls—even racing in Nastar and getting a medal—CADS are
wonderful—and there is no amount of money I would take for them."—D.V.
(postcard from Aspen)
"It felt like skiing did twenty years ago. They do help. And my
knees, knee caps, are worn out. I can ski, but it always gets painful—especially on
the steep or in bumps. It is worth looking at, for there is a large population of older
skiers, and younger ones who have injured themselves, who could benefit from
CADS."—B.L., Salt Lake City, UT
"Ski season is over now, but I never fly through the powder but
that I think of you and your genius. I can't even begin to express how much I enjoyed this
past season because you made it possible for me to still be on the slopes...I just wanted
to say thanks again for your marvelous invention. I certainly will thank heaven for the
rest of my days for you."—J.T., Hamilton, MT
"I've got MS which significantly weakens my legs, though I can
still walk. That, together with MS fatigue means that I'd be lucky to manage more
than perhaps 100 yards on skis in a single day. With CADS I was skiing with
enthusiasm and quite comfortably managing six or more runs a day."—B.W.,
London, U.K.