VAN DEER–Red Bull Sports: Tests according to standard for skis with the ZwickRoell ProLine Z020
Case Study
- Customer: VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports Equipment GmbH
- Location: Scheffau am Tennengebirge, Austria
- Industry: Lifestyle & Sport
- Topic: Tests according to standards in ski production
June 2026
VAN DEER–Red Bull Sports relies on standards-compliant test methods for the development and quality assurance of its skis in order to reliably evaluate safety-relevant properties. With the ZwickRoell Z020 materials testing machine, the company performs screw pull-out tests, flexure tests, and fracture tests in a reproducible and comparable manner.
Tasks Areas of competence Solution Result Products
VAN DEER–Red Bull Sports: Precision, performance and technology for alpine skiing
VAN DEER–Red Bull Sports, based in Scheffau am Tennengebirge, develops ski and winter sports equipment with a clear focus on performance, precision, and technological advancement. Founded by Marcel Hirscher, the company takes a modern approach to the development of ski equipment, combining experience from top-class sport with technical expertise and an innovative spirit.
The brand represents a new generation in skiing and relies on close cooperation between athletes, developers, and experts from the racing world. The aim is to develop products that meet the highest sporting requirements – both for professional use and for ambitious winter sports enthusiasts. Quality, functionality, and continuous further development play a central role in this.
The task
Standards-compliant testing of ski safety
For safe use, skis must meet defined requirements in terms of strength, flexural rigidity, and screw retention. The tests are based on recognized international standards, including ISO 8364:2017 and ISO 6265:2013, in order to evaluate safety-relevant properties in a comparable and reproducible manner. Reliable testing is necessary, especially for new materials and designs, to ensure compliance with relevant standards. The aim was to establish reproducible test methods for screw pull-out tests, bending tests, and fracture tests. The tests were designed in such a way that different load scenarios can be realistically represented and reproducible results can be achieved.
The ZwickRoell solution
Tests according to standard with ZwickRoell ProLine Z020
With the ZwickRoell ProLine Z020 testing machine, VAN DEER–Red Bull Sports performs standardized tests according to relevant standards. These include, among other things, bending and structural tests according to ISO 6265:2013 as well as mechanical tests of safety-relevant components according to ISO 8364:2017. The precise force and displacement measurement enables reproducible results across different ski designs.
"The ZwickRoell system is an excellent addition to our testing laboratory in the area of standards-compliant tests. This allows us to reliably evaluate the safety-relevant properties of our skis."
Johannes Eigner, Head of Laboratory, VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports Equipment GmbH
The result
Safe products and reproducible quality
By designing the tests according to ISO standards, VAN DEER–Red Bull Sports obtains reliable and reproducible characteristic values that enable a well-founded assessment of different materials and designs. This strengthens product safety and supports consistent quality assurance in series and development testing.
