The World's Safest Slalom Gate

Based on substantial reduction of solid mass- physics, not marketing.

BUILT FOR CHAMPIONS DESIGNED FOR SAFETY

 

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Inflatable slalom gates that dramatically reduce impact when athletes make contact while preserving world-class racing performance. One Slalom gate one Dream.

iGates® deliver a  safer race experience!

Watch the IDEAL-FORM video below

SHIN-TO-WIN™

THE INNOVATION STORY

OUR TWO-IN-ONE EPIPHANY

iGates with indicated use v1 7-4-2026
The complete System* including 18 iGates

Genuine size inflatable slalom gates

SPECIFICATIONS

  • 20 psi (1.38 Bar) High pressure cylinder, stability & form retention.
  • 67 mm (2 5/8" Diameter, firm, extreme wind stability.
  • 1 lb (453 g) Weight inflated.
  • 8-10" ( 20-25 cm) Setting depth, patented press fit.
  • 6-8 seconds Fill Time, airtight, one-way fill valve, no metal parts.
  • Closed system, no moving parts. NO mechanical hinge.
  • 70" (177 cm) Length, 184 sq." (1,186 sq. cm) Visual profile. Folded Length 12" x 3" (30 cm x 7.6 cm).
  • Built for Champions designed for Safety.
  • Suitable for -20C freezing conditions.
  • Easy to store when not in use.
  • UV-stabilized, high-visibility .
  • 60% less plastic.
  • Low-inertia safe design. Susbstantial solid mass reduction.
  • Superior wind stability.
  • Additional ski edge protection.
  • Replaces all gate panels*.
  • Unsurpassed holding power in any snow condition. Closed system, no moving parts.
  • Cost-competitive pricing.
  • Reduces cost of protective gear.
  • Cross blocking obsolete.
  • Advertising sleeves attach to the gate, a modern advertising platform.
  • Innovative DUAL colors scheme*. One gate for all.
Stefan A. Dag, CEO

Stefan A. Dag

Founder & CEO

Founder and CEO, spends his time with his wife, Alexandra, President. He travels back and forth between Tirol, Austria and Colorado, USA. Stefan has uniquely contributed to ski racing. Together with P. Laehy, he invented and patented the original hinged slalom gate for ski racing, Rapidgate®, between 1977 and 1986. After several years of continuous development, unending passion, and dedication, he invented Airkipp®iGates®, the world's safest slalom gate .  iGates®  will advance efficient ski racing, reduce pain and plastic materials.

Purchase original size inflatable  Gates:

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