About this product
Description & Features
The Karbon Adult Empress GS Suit is a FIS-approved padded race suit developed using input from World Cup athletes for competitive alpine ski racing. Its close anatomical fit creates a streamlined profile to reduce wind resistance, while 3D stretch construction provides the mobility racers need through aggressive race positions and dynamic turns.
Dye-sublimated Lycra provides flexible, durable performance with distinctive Empress graphics, while strategically positioned removable padding helps protect against gate impacts. Thumb loops stabilize the sleeves and boot-gripper elastic secures the lower legs, helping the Karbon Adult Empress GS Suit stay properly positioned at speed. The suit passes the FIS 30 ml air-permeability test and carries the official FIS logo on the left leg.
Key Features
- FIS-Approved Race Suit: Meets FIS competition requirements and has passed the required 30 ml air-permeability testing
- World Cup Athlete Input: Karbon GS race suits were developed using insights and recommendations from World Cup athletes
- Removable Race Padding: Provides strategically positioned protection against gate impacts with the option to remove the pads when desired
- Anatomical Race Fit: Creates a close, streamlined profile designed to reduce excess material and wind resistance
- 3D Stretch Construction: Provides multidirectional flexibility for unrestricted movement through aggressive race positions and turns
- Dye-Sublimated Lycra: Combines flexible race-suit construction with durable Empress graphics
- Thumb Loops: Help anchor the sleeves and prevent them from riding up during racing
- Boot-Gripper Elastic: Secures the leg hems around the ski boots to help maintain proper suit position
- Official FIS Marking: FIS logo on the left leg identifies the suit's approved competition construction
Specs
- Use: Alpine Ski Racing
- Certification: FIS Approved
- Air Permeability: Passes FIS 30 ml Test
- FIS Marking: Official FIS Logo on Left Leg
- Material: Dye-Sublimated Lycra
- Stretch: 3D Stretch
- Padding: Strategically Placed Removable Race Padding
- Fit: Anatomical Race Fit
Construction & Technology
FIS-Approved Race Construction
The Empress is constructed and tested for FIS-level alpine competition, including the required 30 ml air-permeability standard. The official FIS logo on the left leg identifies the suit as meeting the applicable competition requirements for FIS racing.
World Cup Athlete Development
Karbon developed its GS race suits using insights and recommendations from World Cup athletes. The resulting construction combines a close anatomical profile, flexible 3D stretch fabric, protective padding, and race-secure details designed around the demands of competitive alpine skiing.
3D Stretch Construction
Karbon's 3D stretch construction allows the race suit to move with the skier while maintaining a close anatomical fit. Multidirectional flexibility supports unrestricted movement through tuck positions, transitions, and aggressive race turns without requiring excess fabric.
Anatomical Race Fit
The close anatomical cut follows the skier's body to create a streamlined competition profile. The fitted construction minimizes loose material and wind resistance while allowing the stretch fabric to accommodate the dynamic movements of alpine ski racing.
Removable Race Padding
Strategically positioned padding adds protection against repeated gate impacts during training and competition. The removable design allows racers to adjust the suit's protection based on discipline, preference, and training needs.
Dye-Sublimated Lycra
The Lycra construction combines flexibility with a smooth, close-fitting race profile. Dye-sublimated graphics are integrated into the fabric for durable Empress styling without adding separate graphic layers that could interfere with stretch and movement.
Race-Secure Details
Thumb loops help keep the sleeves correctly positioned as the racer moves, while boot-gripper elastic anchors the lower legs around the ski boots. Together, these details help maintain consistent suit coverage and fit throughout a race run.
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