USA Bobsled/Skeleton Joins Forces with KYT Americas

LAKE PLACID, NY (March 3, 2026) - USA Bobsled/Skeleton is excited to announce that we are joining forces with KYT Americas to supply our team with world-class helmets designed to protect and perform when it matters the most - speeding down an ice track at incredible speeds. 

KYT Helmet Americas distributes KYT helmets across North America and much of Latin America, delivering high-performance, competition-grade protection built from MotoGP-level research and advanced safety engineering. Now, with this partnership, their helmets will serve as a crucial piece of equipment for our team. Custom-designed stars and stripes KYT helmets were worn during February’s races on the world stage.

“We’re proud to partner with USA Bobsled/Skeleton and support their athletes with the same world-class helmet technology we’ve developed for elite competition. This collaboration reflects our commitment to high-performance protection across all sports, and we’re honored to help equip the USA team as they push the limits on the world stage.” shared TJ Jira, KYT Helmets

“KYT helmets were a key part of our athletes’ success at our races. The helmets’ size and shape aided in the aerodynamic advantage in addition to the confidence our athletes gained due to the comfort and overall safety.” said USABS Director of Sport Performance, Curt Tomesevicz.

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About KYT Helmet Americas

KYT Helmet Americas is the official distributor for KYT Helmets across North America and most countries in Latin America, bringing world-class safety technology and premium protection to athletes and riders throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the broader region. Their focus is delivering high-performance helmets built from MotoGP-level research and advanced engineering.

About USA Bobsled & Skeleton
USA Bobsled & Skeleton (USABS) is the national governing body for bobsled and skeleton in the United States. USABS is responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and support of athletes from grassroots through elite international competition. For more information, visit USABS.com or follow the team’s journey on Instagram (@USABS), Facebook (USA Bobsled/Skeleton), and TikTok (@usabobsledskeleton)