Protective base layer tights for juniors, built around cut resistance rather than padding. A ski edge is sharp enough to open a leg in a tangle, and that is a different risk from the bruising a gate causes.
The Dyneema stretch fibres are certified to EN388-2016 Level 3 in the high-risk zones — a recognised cut-resistance standard, not a marketing claim. That is the number to compare when looking at protective layers.
- Certified cut resistance to EN388-2016, Level 3, in high-risk areas
- Dyneema zones protecting the legs from edge lacerations
- Wool/polyester double-knit for warmth next to the skin
- Elastic waistband for a secure fit under a suit
Where this fits in a kit: underneath everything, as the base layer, so it can be worn under a race suit without adding a separate garment. That is the practical advantage over strap-on protection — a junior will actually wear it, because it is just what they put on first.
It protects against cuts, not impact. For gate contact you still want shin and arm guards over the top.
Size it close. A cut-resistant layer that slides around does not keep its protective zones over the areas they are meant to cover.
See body armor and base layers.
