# Skiier-Saving Airbag Vests The Spine VPD 2.0 Airbag Vest Keeps Skiiers Safe Without Bothering Them By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-vest References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/wearable-ski-airbags-update/39901/) & [news.pocsports](http://news.pocsports.com/2015/10/13/poc-and-inmotion-introduce-airbag-safety-for-skiers/) The Spine VPD 2.0 Airbag Vest is a high-tech contraption that is designed to keep skiiers safe without compromising on their performance levels -- something that is crucial towards encouraging people to wear them. The vest was developed by French startup In&Motion as part of a special collaboration with [Swedish safety accessory manufacturer POC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-obex-connect-helmet). Once inflated, this particular airbag safely cushions the neck, chest, spine, abdomen and hips. The most interesting and unique feature here is that the airbag extends protection down to the hips via tentacle-like tubes on the side. The Spine VPD 2.0 Airbag Vest is perfect for alpine and [ski cross racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox) who want to be safe for obvious reasons, but don't want their [airbag vest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-airbag-platform) to affect their performance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Airbag Safety Vest for Extreme Sports:** Innovative airbag vests for extreme sports such as skiing, snowboarding, motorcycling, and others offer an opportunity for enhanced safety measures that do not interfere with performance. - **Embedded Safety Clothing as Performance Wear:** Safety features in outdoor performance clothing such as vests, t-shirts, and jackets offer a disruptive innovation opportunity that appeals to customers who value both style and safety. - **Smart Wearable Technology for Athletic Pursuits:** Smart technology embedded in performance wear that tracks safety, performance metrics, and other biometric data presents an opportunity for innovation in the athletic industry. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Sports Equipment and Apparel:** The outdoor sports equipment and apparel industry has an opportunity for innovation in safety technology that appeals to customers who are passionate about safety as well as performance. - **Extreme Sports and Adventure Tourism:** Companies in the extreme sports and adventure industry that prioritize safety could gain market share by producing innovative safety-related products. - **Wearable Technology Industry:** Wearable technology companies have an opportunity to introduce products that combine safety, performance tracking, and other biometric data into wearable technology for athletes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airbag-Deploying Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-airbag.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Airbag Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerobag-system.md) - [Airbag-Integrated Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-bicycle-helmet.md) - [Safety-Precaution Wearable Airbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ydb-airbag.md) - [Protective Airbag Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocycle.md) - [Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpair-20.md) - [Commuter-Focused Motorcyclist Airbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpinestars-techair-3.md) - [AI-Powered Ergonomic Workplace Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/german-bionic-smart-safetyvest.md)