Shred helm ted ligety biography
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The Story Behind SHRED.’s MTB Line
The Beginning
In , Olympic Gold Medalist Ted Ligety and MIT-trained engineer Carlo Salmini co-founded SHRED., driven by their passion for nyhet and performance. Initially focused on ski and snowboard gear, SHRED. soon ventured into mountain biking.
Early Innovations
In , SHRED. introduced the first-ever soft back protectors for both skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking and, by , launched the first-ever soft MTB knee pads, in both cases breaking away from the industry norm of hard plastic protection that was extremely uncomfortable and much less efficient in terms of impact energy absorption.
The Hiatus and Return
After a period focusing on winter sports, SHRED. resumed MTB product development in Leveraging their expertise in enhancing vision and protecting skiers and snowboarders going at high speeds and catching a lot of air, SHRED. applied this knowledge to mountain biking, recognizing their ability to deliver on innovat
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Ski with a Legend: Join SHRED. with Ted
On February 11th or 12th, join Ted Ligety in Val di Fassa for an exclusive event dedicated to young athletes eager to learn directly from one of the greatest skiers of all time.
Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: SHRED. with Ted is a camp where you can ski alongside Ted Ligety, two-time Olympic gold medalist, five-time World mästare, winner of 25 World Cup races, and famously known as Mr. GS for his unrivaled dominance in Giant Slalom from to
- Dates: Session 1, February 11th, and Session 2, February 12th, (two separate sessions)
- Location: Pozza di Fassa, Aloch
- Schedule: AM - PM
- Categories: U14, U16, and U18 (born to )
What’s Included in the Program:
- On-Snow Technical Sessions:
- Live demonstrations with Ted Ligety, focusing on technical and tactical strategies for Giant Slalom.
- Personalized technical feedback directly from Ted Ligety and guest coach Sasha Rearick, former Head Coach of the US Ski Team and coa
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About us
SHRED. and Slytech began with a friendship and a shared commitment to enhancing our time in the mountains. And through the years, we’ve remained true to these roots.
I first met Carlo in the winter of When not working as a materials engineer, he raced for fun and tapped his extensive experience with carbon fiber to develop his own ski equipment. As someone who constantly tinkered with his own gear, I was intrigued by Carlo’s work. Consequently, we quickly became friends and began collaborating on prototypes. Soon, some of the best skiers in the world began sporting his shinguards. And within a year of working together, I was able to take these products to the top of the Olympic podium. From this momentum and thirst for innovation, Slytech Protection was born.
Immediately, we began turning heads. Yet our vision transcended the race course. I was part of a new generation of skiers who raced but didn’t wish to be defined or constrained by it. We loved hitting the park, sla