Reduced Drag Destroyer Shin Guards

Today's Men's Alpine Ski Slalom is lining up to be a stacked field of competitors.  With tough tight technical turns, each requiring the athlete to slap the gate out of the way with the pole guard and shin guard, aerodynamics and reduced friction of the guard on the pole is of utmost importance.

Slytech's 3 raised fin concept does exactly that... it keeps the contact surface of the shin and arm guards to a minimum on the gate, thereby reducing drag.

Also important is the back protector. Often times, racers will catch an edge and literally get launched into the air several feet and slammed down hard on their back (that happened to Lindsey Vonn in the Women's GS a few days ago). Skiing is a dangerous sport and protective gear is an absolute must if you want ski another day.

Amongst today's Shredders who use or have used Slytech (either the guards or the back protector) are:

• Ted Ligety(USA)
• Jimmy Cochran (USA)
• Marc Gini (SUI)
• Reinfried Herbst (AUT)
• Marcel Hirscher (AUT)
• Nolan Kasper (USA)
• Sandro Viletta (SUI)
• and many more...

The first run starts at 10AM PST, so make sure to tune in to your country's TV coverage to see the drama and glory unfold!

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