Custom Equipment, Built Around the Athlete
3D scanning, engineering design and forged carbon fibre fabrication for custom-fit competitive ski racing equipment
Project Overview
Project: Custom Ski Racing Arm Guards
Service: 3D Scanning, Engineering Design & Composites fabrication
Application: Competitive Alpine Ski Racing
Process: Athlete scanning, CAD development, Custom-fit prototyping, mould preparation, compression-forged carbon fibre fabrication and fit validation
Materials: Forged carbon fibre composite with custom hardware
Designed for Competition
Off-the-shelf arm guards did not provide the fit, coverage or comfort required by the athletes using them.
Dynamic3D developed a custom solution around the individual athlete, with the goal of creating a lightweight, durable guard that stayed secure at speed without restricting movement.
Built Around the Athlete
Each athlete’s arm was digitally captured using high-resolution 3D scanning.
The scan provided an accurate reference for developing the guard geometry around the athlete’s exact shape, allowing the finished part to follow the arm closely while maintaining the coverage required for racing.
Built for Racing
The final guards were manufactured from compression-forged carbon fibre to combine low weight, high strength and a compact custom-fit form.
The composite construction also allowed each finished piece to have a distinctive visual finish while remaining suitable for demanding competitive use.
Athlete Feedback
“The Custom fit was amazing and extremely comfortable!”
— Laura Schwartz (2026 Manitoba Provincial Champion)
“It was so nice to have equipment that checked all the boxes I needed from it.”
— William Robinson (2025 Provincial Champion)