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    Here’s how America’s Cup protective vests come to life at Dainese

    By DemoneRosso | 11 February 2021 | 1 min

    With the huge increases in performance and speeds attained by the modern America's Cup sailboats, the forces exerted on crews and boats have also increased. Physical and mental stress, which cannot prevent athletes to express their best performance in extreme situations. Sea-Guard was born to give them the necessary confidence to push the limits on board of America’s Cup yachts. Sea-Guard is a protective vest purposely developed by Dainese, in cooperation with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.

    Dainese Sea-Guard covers the upper part of the body and protects chest, collarbones and back. It's not only about impact protection: it’s also certified for buoyancy, essential carachteristic especially requested by 36th America’s Cup presented by PRADA rules. Inside Sea-Guard there is also room for fundamental accessories, such as the emergency oxygen bottle, which can be crucial in dangerous situations.

     
     

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