The Story of Slytech 2nd Skin Back Protector

Designed and Made by Slytech in Italy

As the first on the ski and snowboard protection scene with the Slytech 2nd Skin memory cell foam back protector, Slytech has single handedly changed the industry's approach and expectations of what protection should be. Companies all over have rushed to develop and source the magic material -- the ultimate compliment to our R&D team.

With the concept catching on, the Slytech playbook of safety and freedom continues to evolve as athletes' requests and demands evolve over time. Our riders, from snowboarders like Wolle Nyvelt, Lisa Filzmoser, Antti- Juhani "Naku" Piirainen and Romain de Marchi to the front facing Ted Ligety, Resi Stiegler, and Sarah Schleper have all provided ample feedback on how an already superior product could be made even better.

All fully agree with the focus on freedom and safety. "It's all about being safe, yet having that freedom of movement, that flexibility to move where you want to." said Ted Ligety in an interview at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. Added Wolle Nyvelt, "When I ride I don't feel the Slytech 2nd Skin, but I feel safe."

Slytech 2nd Skin back protector is the essential item of your protective gear as it provides protection for the spine, the coccyx (tailbone), the shoulder blades and it gives support to your lower back.

All Slytech 2nd Skin back protectors are certified to the highest levels achievable in accordance with the European Standard EN 1621-1. Level 2 for the Standard version and Level 1 for the Superlight version.

To keep the body completely free, flexible, and comfortable, there are no hard plastic components on the superior elastic material, manufactured to allow for maximum back support and the highest level of comfort.

The protective element is equipped with the latest Slytech 2nd Skin Technology which has been developed with our Concept: total safety, total freedom of movement and total comfort all in one piece.