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The Problem
The deadly ski injury everyone's finally talking about
Ski lacerations are more common, and more dangerous, than most realize.
a deep, sharp cut caused by a ski edge, often striking arteries or tendons. Typically occurs when a racer falls on their own ski.
- 4thmost common ski injury, by Victor Wiacek's count
- 2 minto bleed out if a ski severs an artery
- 1 cutcan end a career
The Solution?
Cut Protection
Machete test on VIX Comfort Pro pants
The gold standard
VIX Cut-Resistant Base Layers & Pants
5-Star Certified Protection
The first leggings to earn FIS's highest safety rating.
Knit-In Steel Wire
Stainless steel wire is knit into the fabric, not sewn on as panels.
Invisible Armor
The "cut-proof" ski pants that wear like standard leggings.
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FIS Safety Mandate
Cut-resistant gear is MANDATORY for all FIS-sanctioned Alpine Skiing events.
Ongoing FIS requirement. Minimum 3 FIS Stars.
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What Athletes Say
In their words
The ski cut through my pants, cut through my suit, and tried to cut through [my VIX]. But it didn't. I wasn't cut.
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Atle Lie McGrathNorwegian Ski TeamMy ski cut through everything, except for my VIX leggings. If I hadn't worn VIX I would've had a deep cut in my thigh and probably missed several races.
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Sasha RearickFormer Head Coach, U.S. Ski TeamVIX leggings are by far the most cut-resistant and comfortable product out there. Athletes only stay safe if they wear it every time and with VIX, once the fit is right, they never take it off.
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AJ GinnisGreek Ski TeamCrashes are part of the sport, but ski edges are no joke. VIX gives me peace of mind — I'm protected without feeling weighed down. It's one less thing to worry about so I can focus on skiing.
Why VIX Exists
"I built VIX so no racer would ever go through what I did."
Founder of VIX Protection
In 2019, VIX founder Victor Wiacek nearly bled out after his ski severed his artery. The paramedics didn't think he would survive. He did, and with his recovery came a resolution: to completely eliminate the injury from our sport.
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