THE VAN DEER WAY
In our world all skiers are equal. We want everyone to have access to the world’s best ski equipment, regardless of age, experience, and what kind of skiers they are: powder junkies, ski tourers, racers – you’re all at home at VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports.
Whether you’re a youngster going into your first FIS race or an established podium racer in the Europa Cup – your VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports skis are identically constructed; and they are handmade from the exact same high-end materials in our (manu)factory in Austria.
In everything we do we are ready to go the extra mile: We choose small, individual series rather than large-scale production. We prefer top-quality locally sourced Austrian raw materials over less expensive imported components. We leave our skis in the press longer because we know the bonding will be better. And we make sure that every single ski that leaves our factory gets a genuine Race Room finish according to Marcel Hirscher’s very own World Cup standards.
From our Junior and Race skis all the way down to our Freeride and Touring skis, we are proud to claim that each VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports model has been developed and personally approved by Marcel Hirscher, eight-time overall World Cup winner.
“When perfection becomes obsession magical things arise”
Marcel Hirscher’s story is one-of a-kind. Competing at the highest level for 15 years, he profoundly changed the world of ski racing by setting new standards with his exceptional talent, technical skills, race intelligence, training methods, and physical fitness. What really set him apart from everybody else, though, was his professional, no-compromise approach to his equipment. Marcel’s obsession for tinkering and fiddling with things and his perfectionism often drove people mad. But his ability to translate his intuition and extraordinary feeling for both snow and gear into innovation have made him one of the most successful alpine skiers of all time.
For Marcel it has been a life-long dream to found his own ski company. So once he quit ski racing it was the logical next step because, honestly, who would know better about building awesome skis than the best skier of our time? Now he can finally pass on all his experience and expertise and do things the VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports way, not just on the racecourse, but also in his new favorite playgrounds: backcountry and big mountain.
H-POWER from VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports
The H-POWER is a performance piste ski with which you ski even better in hard and fast conditions. It has been personally approved by Marcel and is packed with World Cup technology and a good dose of fun. A carver that is not demanding to ski, but grips and performs like a thoroughbred race ski, giving you confidence without end. The H-POWER was developed for fast, short slalom turns with maximum edge grip, so you feel like a World Cup star when you do your laps on the freshly groomed piste in the morning. With a highly sporty 67 mm centre width, it is very agile and easy to turn and at the same time particularly stable thanks to a slightly smaller waist and more length compared to the SL WC model. Two layers of Titanal combined with an ash/ poplar wood core ensure power transmission à la Hirscher. Welcome to the world of skiing from VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports!
The H-POWER is a performance piste ski with World Cup technology- developed with 100% know-how of our team, which makes fast and short slalom turns possible and at the same time gives a high level of self-confidence. A real entry model into the world of VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports, which gives us great pleasure. I can't wait to see the first skis on the snow and hear the feedback from our customers.
H-POWER 78 from VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports
The H-POWER 78 is made to cruise all parts of the mountain - on and off-piste - it's a breeze almost every day of the season. With Marcel's signature on it, it's no surprise that this ski offers more hardpack performance than pretty much any other model in its class and handles the slopes like a race ski, even in extremely hard and icy conditions.
At the same time, it's ample but not too light, very maneuverable and extremely versatile, so you won't have to think twice about heading into the sidecountry when fresh snow calls.
The H-POWER 78 offers rock solid stability and edge hold through every turn and is powered by a poplar wood core with two layers of Titanal, full-length ABS sidewalls, race edges, a P-Tex race base and a true race room finish. 100% approved by Marcel.
FIS RACE SKIS
“You can be the best skier in the world, but if you don’t have the best material, you’re never going to win,” Marcel Hirscher once said. We want you to win. We want you to go as fast as you can. And we want you to be able to push your limits and break new ground on the racecourse. Fueled by 67 World Cup victories, 12 small crystal globes, 8 overall World Cup wins, 7 World Champs and 2 Olympic gold medals, Marcel Hirscher has developed a range of FIS compliant race skis that could be game changers in your career. Built with his unparalleled experience, know-how, skills and tireless strive for perfection, our VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports World Cup skis are handcrafted and tuned with the same Race Room finish that used to get Marcel Hirscher to the top of the podium. So even if you don’t qualify for Sölden or Schladming any time soon, you will experience World Cup performance every time you take your VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports to the racecourse.
The prices indicated refer to the pair of skis incl. race plate, WITHOUT binding. Available with LOOK SPX 15 Rockerace or LOOK SPX 12 Rockerace binding.
PRO SERIES SKIS
When Marcel Hirscher takes it easy on a groomer day, he takes his VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports Pro skis out. But hey, don’t be fooled by Marcel’s definition of “easy” – these are full-on high-performance skis made for charging on-piste or ripping around the gates. They are just a bit easier to handle and, as Marcel says, even more fun to ski than our original range of FIS skis. In terms of construction and materials they are complete replicas of our GS World Cup skis, built with the exact same state-of the-art technology and attention to detail. However, as they are not restricted by FIS rules, we’ve given them a wider geometry, with slightly more width underfoot, on tip and tail as well as a bit more sidecut. What that means for you? A tighter turn radius and better skiability. Whether you’re an accomplished athlete like Marcel or a committed skier in search of that perfect hardpack line, these are your go-to skis for carving up the frontside all day long.
The prices indicated refer to the pair of skis incl. race plate, WITHOUT binding. Available with LOOK SPX 15 Rockerace or LOOK SPX 12 Rockerace binding.
FREERIDE SKIS
Marcel Hirscher is known as one of the most successful ski racers ever. But he’s also regarded as ‘the greatest alpine skier of our time’ and rightly so because limiting his skiing to gates and racecourses simply wouldn’t do him justice. He’s an incredibly complete skier, ripping it on the hardest of hardpack as well as in the deepest of powder, and anything in between. Lately, he has been doing a lot of big mountain skiing, including his much acclaimed ‘lap of honor’ at the 2021 Freeride World Tour in Fieberbrunn. While in the white room, his brain is constantly buzzing, so it comes as no surprise that Marcel has created his own line of VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports freeride skis. Designed to forge through whatever the mountain throws at you, these skis are your ticket to ride on deep storm days or whenever you feel like exploring far-out zones. They come in different widths and are versatile enough to handle anything from pillows stacked with fresh powder, to crud and groomers, so you can have a sick day, no matter the terrain or conditions.
The prices quoted refer to the pair of skis excluding bindings.
JUNIOR RACE SKIS
Nobody is born a World Cup winner. Not even a living legend like Marcel Hirscher, who has won everything there is to win in alpine ski racing, including a record 8 consecutive World Cup titles, 67 World Cup races, 20 crystal trophies, and 14 medals at major events. When you are a young, aspiring ski racer you will find that it takes a lot of hard work, commitment, luck, sweat, and sometimes tears to make it to the top. It also requires a great deal of support from your coaches, family, and friends. And: some kick-ass equipment. That’s where VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports comes in. We want to give you a unique competitive advantage, so we build our Junior Race skis in the same way as our “grown-up” World Cup skis, with the exact same world-class materials and Race Room finish. With us, you don’t get B-grades just because you haven’t reached the age limit and need a shorter ski length. Of course, our SL-JR and GS-JR skis meet all FIS regulations, and they have been developed and approved by Marcel Hirscher.
The prices indicated refer to the pair of skis incl. race plate, WITHOUT binding. Available LOOK SPX 12 Rockerace or LOOK SPX 10 GW Junior binding.
VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports ski boot
Power and precision. The new VD MEDIUM is the result of our deep understanding of foot mechanics, fit and ski boot behavior. Featuring our Dual Core construction, the RS delivers incredible power and energy and flex control and becomes a natural extension of your body for total control in the turn. The anatomical shell design blends perfectly with our Dual 3D World Cup Race liner that delivers unparalleled comfort, precision and power transfer. Be one with your shoe, be one with your goal.
magicmoments #2 - Henrik Kristoffersen - Alpine Skiing Champion
One of the World's Top Alpine Skiers
30 World Cup Wins, 83 Podiums – 29-year-old Norwegian Ski Star Henrik Kristoffersen, one of the most successful athletes in the current Ski World Cup, joins Bründl Bewegt's new podcast series - #magicmoments. Henrik provides deep insights into the early days of his career, the support of his parents who, due to high financial costs, even gave up a car for a year, and the role of the Norwegian Ski Federation. He also explores interesting differences between the Austrian and Norwegian ski federations, as well as the topic of sponsorship as a Norwegian athlete.
Naturally, the climate protest during the Ski World Cup race in Obergurgel is a topic, along with how he consistently motivates himself and rekindles the hunger and passion for racing. Whether he will become an Austrian citizen soon, what he appreciates about his team Van Deer-Red Bull Sports, his wishes for his son's future, and how long he plans to continue in the Ski World Cup – all this and more is revealed in this podcast.
Episode#6 - Dominic Tritscher - CEO of Van Deer-Red Bull Sports
"We've come to stay and we're continuing to step on the gas!"
The last guest of the Bründl Bewegt Podcast is Managing Director of the new ski brand Van Deer-Red Bull Sports, Dominic Tritscher. The Schladming native grew up next to the ski lift and skiing has been a life constant ever since. The swing on the slopes is one of his favorite activities, because the feelings and emotions that arise are unbeatable for him. Both freeskiing and alpine skiing have always fascinated him. Especially the cooperation with the people he was able to work with at Atomic in Global Sports Marketing, among others, resulted in the perfect mix. Then finally, together with Marcel Hirscher, came the urge to start something of his own and to realize his individual ideas. "The word "want" plays the biggest role here, because after all I don't HAVE to do anything, but I WANT to and that motivates me every day!", Dominic explains determinedly. The "Hirscher" brand is huge, cool and definitely has potential!
At that time, only one question remained: "Wellness or Rock'n Roll?" The answer was immediately clear. On 12.06.21 they started in the garage - on 01.10.22 the exclusive market launch took place at Bründl Sports. Christoph Bründl gave Marcel and Dominic his full trust from the beginning and finally spurred the two on to something big. Van Deer-Red Bull Sports is the number 1 topic of conversation - "We have come to stay and continue to step on the gas!"
Your questions for VAN DEER Red Bull Sports
VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports is a ski for everyone, giving you an authentic World Cup feeling. Whether regulation FIS ski or piste ski, touring ski or powder ski, VAN DEER – Red Bull Sports has the perfect product for all. Experienced skiers, in particular, will have more fun than ever on this particular ski!
Actually, the name is a mix of Dutch and English. On the one hand, “deer” translates to “Hirsch” in German, hence the connection to Marcel Hirscher’s surname. Meanwhile, the use of the Dutch word “van” (“from” in English) is a small tribute to Marcel Hirscher’s mom, who is originally from the Netherlands.
Prices range from 569.99 to 1,149.00 euros.
In Stuhlfelden, right here in Salzburg province. Each VAN DEER - Red Bull Sports ski is manufactured in Austria by hand, inspected and given the personal okay of Marcel Hirscher himself.
“VAN DEER by Lange M”. Featuring Dual Core construction, the RS delivers incredible energy and flex control, becoming a natural extension of your own body for total control through every turn.
Top-quality materials manufactured right here in Austria stand out from the competition. Meanwhile, the ski also spends much longer in the press. Combined with the astonishing knowhow of Marcel Hirscher himself. All of this and much more makes VAN DEER – Red Bull Sports something truly extraordinary!