TSG Summer 2019 Collection

Must-Have Bike Products

Bike Team Riders reveal their favourites

I. Matt Jones: Evolution Helmet

Matt with his must-have TSG product, the Evolution helmet, on his local dirt compound

“This year I’ll be riding more dirt jumps than ever, going on road trips and hitting new spots so to have a helmet that is fully tested and proven literally gives me confidence to send it harder, go bigger and have 100% faith in the safety of my helmet”. 

The Evolution Helmet comes in many colours and even more designs: CLICK HERE

II. Erik Fedko: Superlight Helmet 

“A Helmet is a must have when you do extreme sports so my must-have product is the TSG Superlight Helmet because it is a safe, light and compact helmet which is perfect for skatepark and also dirt jump riding”.

Erik Fedko loves the protection that his featherweight Superlight helmet gives him so is free to concentrate on his runs. This has earned him some terrific results including a 3rd place at Crankworx Les Gets 2018.

Check out the TSG Superlight helmet:

III. Amir Kabbani: Scope Helmet

“The all new TSG Scope Enduro helmet is my must-have product from the the new TSG collection. Here are a few of my reasons: It starts with the look of the helmet, TSG was able to create a cool and sharp looking design which allows me to wear it with glasses or goggles”.

“The only thing I need to do is to easily adjust the visor through the three positions by hand. Having a smaller head isn`t a problem either as the adjustable strap and different padding options make the helmet fit perfectly on my head”.

Amir has been waiting for his perfect trail/enduro helmet and now he has it! His Scope is so comfortable and ventilated that he can spend even longer on ripping down the trail on epic rides.

“It sits super low which gives me the extra safety I need when it gets a little faster on the trail. The good ventilation through those 20 air channels allow me to stay cool even when the weather is hot.

I fell in love with the new Scope right away. This is the helmet that I have been looking for, for a long time”.

Shop the TSG Scope helmet:

IV. Max Fredriksson: Kraken Helmet

“My must-have product that is always with me is probably my Kraken helmet. I wear a helmet at all times when I’m on a bike and thanks to TSG my head is always safe”. 

Max Fredriksson rides with the TSG Kraken helmet. It adopts perfectly to his head due to a flexible segmented inner shell.

Like his team buddies Sam and Matt, Max has a cool youtube channel. You should check it out: https://www.youtube.com/user/FredrikssonMax

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V. Sam Pilgrim: Patrol SP3 Gloves

“I really like the Patrol SP3 glove because of the increased grip I get on the handle bars and of course the stylish looks are awesome, but most importantly I know if I do crash wearing these gloves I won’t destroy my hands because of the slight padding and the material used! And if I’m in the middle of a session and my phone rings or I need to answer a text then these gloves allow me to use my phone as normal without needing to remove them, the dream!”

The Patrol Glove comes in the SP3 Line’s colour way as it is Sam Pilgrims favourite glove.

Check out the TSG SP3 Patrol gloves and the SP3 mtb apparel line or click to explore all TSG mountain bike gloves

VI. Lucas Huppert: Tahoe A Kneepads

“The Tahoe A kneepads are hands down the best kneepads I’ve had. They are super comfy and slim but still strong enough to protect you from big impacts. They fit super good under the denim pants and are easy to wash in the laundry. Such a good kneepad isn’t it?”

Lucas knows how important it is to wear strong knee protection below the denim

Check out the Tahoe A Kneepads:

Want to know which pads to use for your riding?

Click to view our Range of Use Charts.

Read more about new 2019 products:

Dermis A Knee- and Elbow Sleeves: Lightweight and compact protection

The Scope Helmet: Built on the principles of Design, Performance and Fit

TSG Kids

TSG Kids ROCK this Winter Season

Numerous podiums in Snowboard and Freeski

Here are just a few of our riders and their outstanding results.

I. TSG Snowboard Kids

Swiss rider Nick Pünter wins the World Rookie Tour Fest in January and gets invited to X Games Norway. Nick followed this up by winning the European Youth Olympic Festival in Sarajevo in February. 

Nick Pünter flying onto the podium at World Rookie Tour Fest.

The Ettel sisters have been seen frequently on the podium during the season. Leilani started with a 3rd place at the Junior World Championship in Halfpipe which was a great comeback after her injury last season. She topped this off with her German and Austrian U18 Master titles in March. Leilani rides with the Lotus snowboard helmet for women and the Amp Goggle. 

Leilani winning bronze at the Junior World Championship in Leysin. Photos: Julian Pfister

Leilani’s younger sister Kona Ettel got invited to the Burton US Open Junior Jam. To be one of the selected riders to go there was a great honour and to top it off she ended up 7th despite being one of the youngest participants. Like her older sister she won the German and Austrian Mastership in her age group and older (U12 and U15). Her TSG combo is the Cosma helmet paired up with Expect Goggle, the Backbone Vest Women A, Crash Pant Carna and Arctic Knee-Sleeves 2nd Skin under their outerwear.

Kona had an amazing time at the Burton US Open Junior Jam. Photos: Kaitlyn Brown

The TSG gear that Leilani and Kona trust:

TSG rookie Jonas Hasler, young offspring of two former snowboard pros, collected titles like nobody else. 4th at the Burton US Open Junior Jam, 1st Suddenrush Banked Slalom, two 1st places at the Kid Laax Open and finally Swiss Halfpipe and Slopestyle Champ U13 in Laax. Incredibly this is Jonas 5th Junior Swiss Master title in a row.

Jonas is unstoppable! Swiss Champ in halfpipe and slopestyle. Photo: Philipp Ruggli

And the youngest TSG snowboard kid aged just 11 years old, Mischa Zürcher, won silver at the Kids Laax Open and at the Swiss Halfpipe Champ U11. 

Mischa Zürcher is having fun at Kids Laax Open.

II. TSG Freeski Kids

In freeski the Coubès brothers, supported by our Swiss distributor Bucher + Walt, had great results at the Swiss Freeski Tour and dominated the KIDS LAAX OPEN (read more below).

Louis and Aurélien Coubès dominated in Freeski at the Kids Laax Open.

10 year old grom Lenny Bondarenko from Germany won two tour stops of the Junior German Freeski Tour (supported by TSG) and last weekend was crowned 2nd Overall.

We support the Freeski German Junior Tour 2019 and are stoked to see TSG Rookie Lenny on the podium. Photos: Klaus Listl – Freezing Motions

The TSG boys ride save with the following gear:

III. The Kids Laax Open 2019

One of the single most important events for kids is the KIDS LAAX OPEN and once again our riders absolutely smashed it in their chosen discipline at the 2019 event. 

The kids are ready to start the slopestyle comp.

This freestyle competition for young riders aged 5 to 17 consists of freeskiing, snowboard, halfpipe and slopestyle for both boys and girls, making 40 categories in total. 234 riders from 18 different countries and one thing in common – freestyle in the snow.

IV. Amazing slopestyle course

The slopestyle course created especially for the KIDS LAAX OPEN  is a top-class playground where riders get things going with a box or rail and then choose between a small or larger kicker. Two staggered pyramids then follow, which riders can either trick or go around from different sides. The penultimate element is a classic C-box, with the sixth and final feature a spine featuring a rail on top as the final slide.

Snowboarders and freeskiers got a number of things out of their bag of tricks, showing for example «left 2on 2out» and «switch left lip to switch» on the downrails and some eyecatchers on the kickers: back flips and front flips.

View of the Snowpark Laax halfpipe. Would you dare?

V. Freestyle has a great future

Head Judge Markus Betschart and Reto Poltera, who is responsible for sports and leisure in the management of the Weisse Arena Gruppe, both describe the extraordinary mood at the KIDS LAAX OPEN with a single word – WICKED!. When the two people who embody freestyle in LAAX see the faces of so many happy kids on the stage at the end of the snow day, they know that what’s happening here is good. They feel confident that snowboarding and freestyle have a great future.

Many of our TSG Kids climbed up onto the podiums during the day, as well as many more from the TSG supported Iceripper Snowclub.

It’s always fun to see the kids of Zurich based Iceripper Club in Laax.

VI. Results of the TSG Sponsored Kids

We are more than proud of the top rankings of our young riders at the Kids Laax Open 2019. All winners could enjoy TSG Kids products as prizes.

Snowboard Slopestyle U11

2. Mischa Zürcher

Mischa Zürcher upside down above the kicker and with a happy face on the podium.

Snowboard Slopestyle U13

1. Jonas Hasler

Snowboard Slopestyle U18 Wmn

4. Leonie Hasler

Snowboard Halfpipe U11

2. Mischa Zürcher

Snowboard Halfpipe U13

1. Jonas Hasler

Jonas Hasler calls this pipe home and jumps with ease on the first place.

 

Snowboard Halfpipe U18 Wmn

2. Leonie Hasler

A big sister to look up to! Leonie Hasler ends up 2nd in Halfpipe.

Freeski Slopestyle U13

2. Aurélien Coubès

Freeski Slopestyle U18

2. Louis Coubès

Louis Coubès is rocking the pipe.

Freeski Halfpipe U13

1. Aurélien Coubés

Freeski Halfpipe U18

1. Louis Coubès

Two brothers, two podiums! Aurélien and Louis Coubès.

All results are online available on the event website: laax.com/kidslaaxopen

The event clip can be watched here: https://youtu.be/cWt4d5Q5N6A

What a crowd! Looking forward to next years Kids Laax Open!

 VII. TGS Kids at the World Rookie Tour Final

The World Rookie Tour has its final stop this week, the 2019 World Rookie Finals in Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See – Kaprun, and we have some amazing talent representing TSG there. Jonas Hasler, Leilani Ettel and Kona Ettel will be riding the event which is THE official tour for young talent who wish to progress their careers and dream of becoming full time professionals.

Finals are here!

VIII. Incredible prizes to world class events

The best rookies and groms will receive incredible prizes such as wildcards to World Class Events, filming sessions with Pirate Movie Production, invitations to World Rookie Tour Shooting Trip to Chile and many tickets to next season’s World Rookie Tour events. Moreover, the male and female Slopestyle and Halfpipe Champions will get a spot in the amazing Audi Nines, a spectacular event that each year gathers together the best athletes in the world and it’s on the 2019/20 FIS World Cup Tour.

Find more info here: https://www.worldrookietour.com/2019/03/25/2019-world-rookie-snowboard-finals-ready-grand-final/

Read more about TSG Kids and the gear they use in our article about The Snowboarding Family or shop TSG Kids Snow Gear

Product News

Dermis A Line

Lightweight and Compact Protection

I. The Dermis Pro A Knee-Sleeves

The new Dermis Pro A is a lightweight, slimline and compact knee and shin protector for trail and all-mountain bikers as well as bmx racers. The Lycra sleeve, with protective foam insert, features a compact, lightweight design that is easily stowable for ascents and can be quickly put on for downhills. An inner anti-slip silicone print delivers additional support.

The protective pad covers the knee and tibia with no gaps and is made from an ergonomic Arti-Lage softshell pad with stretch Kevlar cover. Arti-Lage compresses on impact and absorbs a huge amount of the shock before it reaches a rider‘s joints. The stretch Kevlar cover allows easy sliding through bails and protects the foam.

Front and rear view of the Knee-Sleeve Dermis Pro A

The protective foam in the Dermis Pro A is deliberately thinner than in TSG’s dirt and downhill pads to meet the flow of trail riders and BMX racers as they’re light, flexible and comfortable when pedalling. The Dermis Pro A offers sufficient protection against abrasion and light shocks on and off the trail and racetrack.

Anti-Slip top cuff and vented backside for pure riding pleasure

For better ventilation, the Lycra protectors are equipped with air-flow mesh on the back. An aperture at the back of the knee improves mobility and amplifies the pads’ comfort. The sleeves are easy to slip on and can also be stored in slim trail backpacks.

The Dermis Pro A are CE certified based on the EN 1621-1 norm. 

II. Protection for young Mountain Bikers and BMXers 

Young, up and coming bikers are riding seriously hard these days. To meet their needs we introduce the Youth Sleeve Dermis A for knee/shinbone and elbows. They offer all the advantages of the adult pads but are designed to fit young bmx and mountain bike rookies. 

These are protectors for knees, shins and elbows that kids will love to wear!

Lennox Zimmermann rocks at age 11! Always safe with the Youth Knee-Sleeve Dermis Pro A

TSG Rookie Lennox Zimmermann is also excited:

“In the past I sometimes used to ride BMX without knee pads, as it was always quite cumbersome to put on the individual and thick knee and shin pads. Very often a painful experience. Today I put on the Dermis Pro A Youth Knee-Sleeve fast and uncomplicated. I am very mobile, but still perfectly protected. With the Dermis Pro A Youth Knee-Sleeve I have a great riding feeling on my BMX.”

III. Kinesiology meets Mountain Bike protection

With our Dermis A Knee and Elbow-Sleeves we took a new approach when we launched them in 2018. Enduro mountain bikers love simple protection that is compact, slimline, lightweight and can be quickly put on for downhill action and effortlessly slipped off and stowed away on uphills. Lycra sleeves with protective foam inserts are especially easy to use and wear but unlike robust neoprene protectors with Velcro closure they can slip easily.

This is why we have invented Powerbands for improved stability. These strategically placed PU Powerband stripes, inspired by kinesiology tape, add more strength to the lightweight material and significantly reduce movement.

Powerband Stripes give a little bit more stability to the Lycra. Appreciated by the Austrian Mountain Bike Team Dorrong in Black Hole.

IV. Dermis A Sleeves used in the mountain bike contest circuit

Mike Broderick and Mary McConneloug have both dedicated their life to mountain bike racing and have more titles and podiums than they can recall. They spend the majority of the year actively traveling and competing around the globe with a strong focus on the international XC and enduro mtb race circuit.

They wear the Elbow-Sleeve Dermis A in all their enduro training and events, paired up with Kneeguard Task A 2.0 or the Knee-Shinguard Temper 2.0. For lighter days on the trails when they don’t feel like they need as much protection they use the Knee-Sleeve Dermis A. 

Mike and Mary both enjoy riding with the Dermis A Sleeves to protect their elbows

“The Dermis line pads are so comfortable that you might just forget about having them on unless you happen to hit the ground while wearing them. A supple body heat sensitive ballistic foam allows the pads to closely follow the contours of the elbow without restricting movement. This foam instantly hardens upon impact to protect against the initial hit and stays in place throughout any unplanned dismounts or contact with foreign objects.

The Dermis line pads are low in bulk and malleable, making them easy to bring along in a pack if you prefer to keep your protective gear stashed away for the DH sections.

The Dermis line pads are a fantastic choice when you are headed out for an adventure that mandates some level of protection but can’t afford to be held back by cumbersome gear.”

Follow Mary and Mike here.

V. Covered in Magazines Worldwide

Another TSG rider wears the Dermis A Sleeves regularly and has already featured them on photos in mountain bike magazines worldwide.

Alban Aubert is the former coach of the Swiss downhill team has published more than 1000 pages in magazines worldwide. The Swiss Freeride mountain biker has countless inspiring riding images from his travels to countries in Oceania, Europe, Asia, and South America.

Alban Aubert in his home spot Creux du Van in Neuchâtel. Perfect trail to use the Dermis A Knee-Sleeves. Photo: Hansueli Spitznagel

“The Dermis A Knee-Sleeves are my favourite when it comes to riding singletrail. Indeed, the Dermis A perfectly fits the knee and are very comfortable. The ideal is to be able to wear them also on the way up and thus keep them all day long, without having to stop to remove them when you go up. In addition, they are well ventilated enough to be worn even in hot weather. They also offer good protection for this practice. Finally, they take up little space so if you have to put them in the backpack, there will always be room.” states Alban.

All Dermis A protectors are perfect for comfortable climbs and fast downhills, providing outstanding protection from scratches and knocks on and off the trails.

Watch here what TSG Rider Amir Kabbani thinks of the Knee-Sleeve Dermis A:

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TSG Global Team

Mallorca 

Treasures

Amir Kabbani discovers the island of Mallorca

They chose to go filming at possibly the worst time of the year as it was ridiculously hot, dry and busy. But they still had great fun driving through beautiful locations. And the great thing about travelling around the island in a van is that they could always stop when they found rad trails or an interesting spot.

I never thought there would be such a beautiful bay on Mallorca. The SUP idea came to me and we just had to try it.

Before the trip Amir had strong prejudices as he knew Mallorca only from the reputation of the party mile Ballermann/Magaluf.  This quickly changed as he discovered that the island has so much more to offer with remote forest, deserted bays and relaxed little cafes.

Thanks to Sandro’s Van we could get from one spot to the other and stay overnight when the film session was over.

It was high season when we were on the island but in the forest we had our privacy and explored many great trails.

camera check

Amir posing with his new GT bike.

Fascinated by the beauty and variety of the island.

Now enjoy the Mallorca’s Treasures video and see just how beautiful an island it is. 

Amir Kabbani rides with our Scope enduro helmet. It was launched in fall 2018 and is a great choice for any enduro trip.

Read about the benefits of the Scope helmet here.