🛹 TSG: A Legacy of Rider-Driven Innovation

In the world of action sports, few brands have carved out a legacy as enduring and rider-focused as TSG—Technical Safety Gear. Born from necessity and driven by passion, TSG has spent over three decades redefining what it means to protect athletes without compromising style or performance.

🎬 Origins: Where It All Began

TSG was founded in 1988 in Münster, Germany, a student town buzzing with skate and BMX culture. At the time, skateboarders were cobbling together makeshift pads and repurposing helmets not designed for the sport. That gap in safety innovation sparked the birth of TSG.

The visionary behind the brand was Titus Dittmann, a German skateboard pioneer who saw the urgent need for gear designed by riders, for riders. The company’s first products were protective pads specifically tailored for skateboarders, followed by their first skate helmet in 1990.

🛡️ What TSG Is Known For

TSG quickly became synonymous with cutting-edge protection. Their gear is not just functional—it’s stylish, lightweight, and rigorously tested. Here are some of their standout innovations:

• Kraken Helmet: The first helmet that flexes and conforms to the head for a custom fit.

• Superlight Helmet: Weighing just 300g, it set a new benchmark for lightweight half-shell helmets.

• Pass Helmet: A full-face downhill skateboard helmet developed with world champion Martin Siegrist.

• MIPS Technology: TSG was among the first to integrate this brain-protection system into skate helmets.

They’ve also expanded into snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, and roller derby, always maintaining their core philosophy: progressive protection gear designed by riders.

🌟 Sponsorships and Collaborations

TSG has built a dream team of athletes over the years. Their roster has included legends like:

• Tony Hawk – who famously tested the durability of his TSG helmet during a loop attempt in 1999.

• Rune Glifberg

• Mike Vallely

• Ryan Nyquist

• Sam Pilgrim – crowned FMB World Tour Champion wearing a TSG helmet.

• Iouri Podladtchikov – Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding, protected by TSG gear.

Beyond individuals, TSG has partnered with organizations like Skate-Aid and Skateistan, supporting youth development through skateboarding in underserved communities. They also sponsor major events like the World Rookie Tour and FISE, one of France’s biggest freestyle sports spectacles.

🧭 What TSG Is Doing Now

Today, TSG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where they continue to design and refine their gear. Under the leadership of CEO Marcel Körner, the company is navigating economic challenges with a dual strategy: streamlining operations and revitalizing the brand.

Recent initiatives include:

• New Distribution Center: Relocated to Rotterdam for faster European shipping.

• Swiss Market Expansion: Transitioning to direct sales to strengthen local partnerships.

• Product Innovation: Launching new MTB gloves, sports-specific sunglasses, and updated helmet lines like the Pass 2.0.

• Youth Engagement: Signing young talents like Leonardo Vinicius and supporting facilities like Adrenaline Alley in the UK.

TSG remains fiercely independent, privately owned, and deeply committed to its founding ethos. Whether you're dropping into a bowl or bombing a mountain trail, TSG is there to keep you safe—and stylish.

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