Former British Olympic skier Tim Dudgeon is to launch the BodyCarver at September's Leisure Industry Week in Birmingham.

Primarily a piece of fitness equipment, the BodyCarver will allow current prospective skiers, snowboarders, surfers and wakeboarders the chance to condition themselves for the outdoor challenge.

Training is performed with the use of specially designed skis and boards, giving the impression of riding on snow or on water.

The BodyCarver is designed to give both a cardiovascular workout and help with musculoskeletal conditioning.