B-Nets are the most widely used protection systems for alpine skiing: they are “dynamic nets” because they help reduce the speed created during a fall by absorbing and dissipating the athlete’s energy.
Considered to be the most effective tool for increasing safety on competition or touring slopes, B-Nets can be used in combination with other safety systems (A-net, sliding panels, foam and air-pads) to reduce the risk of injury.
To assure the proper energy dissipation B-nets need to be installed correctly.
In agreement with the FIS, we have added patented symbols to provide immediate visual feedback about the correct installation of the pole in the snow: the upper symbol – MAXIMUM – and a lower symbol printed in negative – MINIMUM – help to understand whether the pole is inserted too much or too little into the snow.
The MAXIMUM and MINIMUM signs are useful to help any level race organisers (from promotional competitions to World Cup and Olympic events ) to quickly and visually verify the correct positioning of the nets before the start of the competitions.
The improvement is also useful to ensure the best possible safety standards on tourist ski slopes. This can simplify the work of the ski-area staff.
To ensure safety it is also important to fix the net so that the lower border is at the snow level and there are no possible passages where the skier could slip.
This is possible by using net fixing adjustable clips, as the following.
