Next Generation Safety: The Future Of Downhill Ski Protection With D-Air

The next generation of intelligent airbag technology for skiing, trusted by World Cup champions

The new D-air® Ski Shield 3X is the latest innovation of the Dainese D-air® airbag system for skiing. It is certified to support up to three activations without needing replacement. The Dainese D-Air Ski 2 is the most advanced wearable airbag system for skiers. D-Air 2 Ski monitors a skier’s surroundings, and when an imminent accident is detected, it deploys a shield-like airbag in 45 milliseconds, more than four times faster than the blink of an eye.

Invisible and weightless until activated, the D-Air 2 Ski provides unparalleled safety and empowers athletes to push their limits. D-Air FRS (Fast Replacement System) technology supports up to three activations without needing replacement and features a user-replaceable gas canister.

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Starting in the 2024-2025 season, the International Ski Federation (FIS) requires airbag systems in high-speed World Cup disciplines like Super-G and Downhill. Dainese is leading this revolution by delivering cutting-edge wearable technologies that protect and enhance performance, ensuring maximum safety for elite athletes and passionate skiers.

At the center of the D-air® system is an electronic control unit, a veritable intelligent brain powered by cutting-edge software and a sophisticated algorithm. It was developed over more than 20 years of experience in the most extreme contexts. It recognizes the dynamics of a fall and activates the Shield, the airbag with patented microfilament technology that protects athletes.

Powered by an advanced algorithm, D-air® Ski 2 is the most sophisticated electronic airbag system for skiers, offering smart, seamless protection. Invisible and weightless until activated, it provides unparalleled freedom and safety, empowering athletes to push their limits on even the most challenging slopes—just like the professionals.

With D-air® FRS (Fast Replacement System) technology, the integrated gas generator is user-replaceable, ensuring skiers are back on the slopes quickly.

Dainese’s groundbreaking approach to skiing safety reaches new heights. Starting in the 2024-25 season, the International Ski Federation (FIS) requires airbag systems in high-speed World Cup disciplines like Super-G and Downhill. Dainese leads this revolution by delivering cutting-edge wearable technologies that protect and enhance performance, ensuring maximum safety for elite athletes and passionate skiers.

The D-air Ski Shield will be available on dainese.com in early January.