# @skiracingmedia on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdrTUOWuQL-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70815790-skiracingmedia-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/bf478d544f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-24T16:22:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ski Racing Media (@SkiRacingMedia) — https://gondola.cc/SkiRacingMedia

## Caption

In 2019, a ski edge cut through Victor Wiacek’s leg to the femur. He nearly died. That experience led him to develop cut protection for racers.

Beginning this season, cut resistant pants are mandatory at every FIS Alpine race. But what does the rule actually require, and how can families tell whether a pair meets it?

Victor breaks down the new requirement, the ratings and what to check before the first race. Read the full article at the link in our bio. ⛷️🛡️

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#SkiRacing #AlpineSkiing #AthleteSafety #CutProtection

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## Tags

skiracing, athletesafety, alpineskiing, cutprotection

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