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Optimize your runs. Out ski your competition

Protern.io is the alpine skiing training system transforming the sport. It’s the best technology available to better understand your runs, optimize your ski racing technique, and become the best skier you can be.

Better data = faster runs.

LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO SPEED UP IMPROVEMENT

Protern.io’s high-resolution GPS technology gives you a crystal-clear picture of every run, allowing you to pinpoint weaknesses and strengths in your ski racing development.

Used by the world’s best—and your competitors

Protern.io is changing the sport, accelerating the ski racing development of teams and athletes across 23 countries, including Petra Vlhova, Henrik Kristofferson, Lara Colturi, Swiss-Ski, US Ski and Snowboard and Alpine Canada. Athletes using Protern have secured more than 150 World Cup medals.

Will you be next?

Henrik Kristoffersen starting run with Protern
Protern helps us be more accurate in our training sessions. We get a big benefit out of Protern.

Henrik Kristoffersen

World Champion and Olympic medalist Alpine Ski Racer

Closeup of sensor and gilet

Optimize your training. Out ski your competition.

Quebec Ski Team Alpine Ski Athlete using Protern

Simple, seamless, and powerful

Protern.io’s small, wearable sensor provides tremendously detailed analysis in a lightweight, easy-to-use package.

  • More times – turn on the sensor and time any run
  • More runs – no need to wait until timing is setup
  • More information – get insights on speed, line, acceleration, and more
  • More fun – compare sections with your teammates
Coach Dykster
Protern.io is the single best technological advance in Alpine Skiing since the video camera.

Brandon dyksterhouse

Former Coach to Mikaela Shiffrin, and the US Women’s Ski Team

Used by athletes and teams of all levels

Our customers include individual athletes, private coaches, resort clubs and national teams in over 23 countries.

Are you a Coach or Team Director? Let us find the package to meet your needs.

Move beyond mere timing

Protern.io is far more than a simple timing system. With traditional timing, you get a measure of your performance (e.g. time) every 20 gates or so. This means that for 95 percent of the run, you have no information.

Protern fills in these gaps by providing over 5,000 performance measurements per run.

Francis Royal
“Protern.io has been fantastic! At our camp in Hintertux, we were finding new relevant information, allowing us to provide more objective and accurate feedback to our athletes.”

Francis Royal

Quebec Ski Team, Women’s Head Coach

Demand more from your video

 

With Protern, it’s easy to add data to your video. And once you’ve seen your speed overlaid, you can’t go back. Just ask the Canadian Men’s Speed Team!

Any camera with a microphone input can work, or have your coach use the Protern Video app. It takes seconds to merge the data, and provides massive payoffs. 

"We had been overlaying the Protern data on video and it makes our normal video that much more relevant than just a plain video. It adds depth and meaning."

Duane Baird

Banff Alpine Racers FIS Coach

Use it solo, with your team, or alongside a coaching program

Protern is effective for both athletes training private or as part of a comprehensive, full-team training program. The system empowers all athletes to take control of their training, try different lines on the slope, and determine the optimal ski racing technique to win.
Golden Team Ceccarelli
Protern.io allows me to plan our daily training with a close focus on the process. It’s not just about analyzing runs, Protern.io speeds up improvement!

Daniela Ceccarelli

Founder and Coach of Golden Team Ceccarelli

Helmet. Goggles. Protern.

 

Protern has become a part of a successful athlete’s kit, just like their helmet and goggles.

From academies to, even World Cup skiers, more and more athletes are opting to buy their own Protern so they can improve faster. 

Moving up in the sport? Protern can move with you. Take it to your next team and continue to benefit from the detailed insights. 

Time to retire? Sell your sensor to another athlete and pass on the benefits to the next generation.

Take ownership of your training with Protern.

More than a timing system

Video integration

Step up your video analysis.

Match Protern.io data with video and use its overlaid speed, acceleration, and body positioning data to truly understand and elevate athlete performance.

 

comparative analysis

Use anywhere. Dominate everywhere.

Protern data is easily analyzed from any phone, allowing you to back up tactical decisions with hard data and sharpen your competitive edge with little extra effort.

Alpine Skiing Tracking Dashboard
ACA Womens team Soelden

Collect race data

Overcome every obstacle.

Compare runs to highlight, down to the meter, where and why athletes are struggling. Eliminate these slowdowns and help them reach their highest potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a coach to get the most benefit from Protern?

No. Protern is designed to help you optimize your runs as an athlete, first and foremost. The tech allows you to compare your own runs side-by-side, and see where you lose or gain speed. This empowers you to try different lines and watch the impact on your speed and time for that specific section. 

Protern gives you ownership of your training, giving you an understanding of your own ski racing technique at a granular level.

If I use Protern, does my team or coach also have to use it?

Protern will elevate your ski racing technique as a solo athlete, but having your team and coach using it also offers unique benefits. Once you have the device, your coach can contact us to get a free account to analyze your data. We also have special pricing for teams.

>>> Learn more about Protern for Teams

Our team already uses a timing system. Why would I need Protern?

Protern is far more than a traditional timing system. The device gives you unparalleled performance visibility, providing over 5,000 performance measurements per run, compared to just two or three from most timing systems.

Protern never misses runs, it allows you to get times for both parallel and sequential courses, you can merge its data with video, and much, much more.

What’s more, Protern is small. That means no extra baggage fees, and one less thing to lug up the hill.

Can I use Protern to compare runs with my teammates and competitors?

If your teammates using protern are coached by the same coach, it’s easy to compare. However, you cannot see your competitors’ data, and they can’t see yours.

If my whole team buys Protern, can we get a discount?

Yes, we have discounts and free coach accounts for orders of five or more athletes.

>>> Learn more about Protern for Alpine Ski Teams

Don’t let your competitors leave you behind

Protern.io outpaces the competition.

Protern.io vs. traditional timing systems

FeaturesProtern.ioOther Timing Systems
Timing
Accurate timing
Flexible splits
Live results
Lightweight and small
Enhanced DataSpeed at any point in the course
Mapped line choice
Turn analysis
Distance travelled
AnalysisCompare runs between a single athlete or the whole team
Terrain entry and exit speeds
Graph runs
Filter and group runs by properties
Video integration
Team OverviewHistorical performance
Group of runs based on location, date and athletes
Track training groups remote via cloud

Reach your fullest potential with Protern.io

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