he GOODE PowerVest™ System features PowerGrip™ Gloves, Power-Straps, a Load Distribution Panel which is attached to the Power Waist-Belt and a Vest to hold everything together and provide floatation. The PowerVestTM reduces load to your back in a similar fashion to that of a hiking backpack. You want to carry the load (or weight) on your hips, not your upper body and back.The various components of the PowerVest™ are shown in the following photos. To transfer pressure to your ski, when using the PowerVest™, the PowerGrip™ Gloves grasp the ski handle with an "over-center" leverage strap device that is similarly used by Olympic gymnasts on the high-bar. The load force then travels up the PowerStraps, which attach to the gloves at the wrist, and then run under the arm and attach to the top of the Load Distribution Panel. pvgloves001.gifThe Load Distribution Panel fits inside of an internal padded pouch and covers