Dainese has announced that Lindsey Vonn is now a member of the Dainese D-air Ski team. Vonn has been key in testing and developing the D-air system behind the scenes since the 2017/2018 season, and will now be wearing the D-air airbag vest in the World Cup. D-air is an intelligent, wearable airbag safety system that activates when required, just before an impact.
“As a speed skier, safety is a major priority for me and Dainese’s back protector and airbag system allow me to perform at my best, manage risk and really go for it,” said Vonn in anticipation of her final racing season. While competing in GS discipline, Vonn chooses Dainese’s Flexagon back protector.
Marco Pastore, racing director at Dainese, added: “We are very proud Lindsey joined the Dainese team. She is a star who really needs no presentation. By choosing the Dainese protection and D-air Ski in particular, Lindsey proves she is very conscious about safety. Safety has always been Dainese’s mission and we always try to set higher standards. We are sure that that Lindsey’s contribution will be priceless.”
In 2012, the first D-air Ski prototype was released and it was the beginning of a new era for skiing safety. Dainese has been supporting Downhill and Super-G athletes with the D-air Ski system on the FIS World Cup circuit since 2014-15, by exponentially increasing the level of safety.
