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Remember that cool new d3o compound that instantly hardens upon impact? Well, the latest line of protective wear to implement the compound is a new body armor for skiers; and who gets to use it — the US and Canadian ski teams in the 2006 Winter Olympics.

The lightweight bendable material, known as d3o, can be worn under normal ski clothing. It will provide protection for US and Canadian skiers taking part in slalom and giant slalom races in Turin, Italy. Skiers normally have to wear bulky arm and leg guards to protect themselves from poles placed along the slalom run.

Skiwear company Spyder, based in Colorado, US, developed racing suits incorporating d3o along the shins and forearms and offered members of the US and Canadian Olympic alpine ski teams the chance to try them out several months ago. “Now they love it and won’t ski without it,” claims Richard Palmer, CEO of UK-based d3o Labs, which developed the material.

I still really want one of the Ribcaps…

[via New Scientist]

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