...is a name synonymous with being spectacular, not only in terms of achievements and determination in his career as a World Cup ski racer, but also for his memorable falls which made history!
From the beginning, first as a World Cup athlete and then as a sportswear manufacturer, Pietro Vitalini had used his experience to create skiwear that addresses the unique demands and needs of athletes, ski instructors and ski coaches. The constant collaboration with clients has allowed VPS to produce skiwear for over 12 years that meets the needs of Ski Teams and Ski Schools throught Italy and Europe.
Vitalini is not only the name of a company, but the name of an individual who is available to clients and shares with them his style and knowledge of winter sports. Pietro Vitalini is not only an excellent athlete, but also an excellent manufacturer who is pleased to intorduce the new VITALINI PERFORMANCE SKIWEAR line for 2014/15. The 2014/15 line is a technical collection that ensures athletes complete freedom of movement in extreme sports, the thermal insulation necessary for warmth, and top quality waterproof-breathable fabrics with fade resistant colors and high resistance to wear.
Vitalini Performance Skiwear
is distributed in the USA by Hurricane Racing, a long-time supplier
of top-quality, high performance skiwear for racers, coaches and
ski professionals. This collaboration allows Hurricane Racing
to offer clients a comprehensive team uniform program designed with
Ski Racers, Coaches, and Ski Professionals in mind. Well
aware of the unique requirements of the ski racer, Vitalini
Performance Skiwear's designs meets and exceeds the needs of even
the most demanding athletes. Hurricane Racing is proud to
intorduce this unbeatable uniform program to the US market for the
2014/15 season. For more info or to place an order, please
call 1-800-639-3166 or email vps@vitaliniusa.com.
The history of Hurricane Racing: Originally started in the mid-80's as Hurricane Mtn. Optics, Hurricane Racing grew out of the need for a good Team Service company to provide expert technical service on the US Pro Tour as well as World Cup, Nor-Am's, and other regional series. This endevour was abandoned in the late 80's and the original partners headed their own ways. One still has a Ski & Bike shop at Mt Hood that uses the Hurricane Racing name. An agreement between the original founders and the Hurricane Racing Team in MI, allowed the name to be used for race programs in MI and the Hurricane Racing Ski Camps at Mt. Hood and other locations.
Since 1992, the focus of the current company has been on providing top quality garments for ski team uniforms. In conjunction with Chuck Roast Equipment Company, Hurricane Racing was one of the leaders in providing Polartec™ fleece garments to teams, clubs and resorts throughout the country. You can still see many of the original Hurricane Racing fleece panel vests at many events throughout the country today. In 1997, as the fleece market wained, Hurricane Racing became the driving force behind the introduction of high qualtiy custom outerwear and racesuits in the US market. As the organization behind the sales and distribution of the Beyond-X Uniform Program, Hurricane Racing introduced the concept of high-end custom team clothing and fully customized race suits to the US market.
Parting ways with Beyond-X in early 2009, Hurricane Racing was contracted by Halti USA to oversee Sales & Distribution of the Halti Club Collection. During this trying economic time, Hurricane Racing was succesfull in introducing the Halti brand to a wide array of customers. However, because of the difficult econominc situation with retail sales during those years, the Halti project was shelved and US distribution of the Halti Club Collection was discontinued.
In early 2010, Hurricane Racing obtained the exclusive US distribtuion rights to garments produced by Soullimit Technical Sportswear of Italy. Soullimit is a dedicated supplier of high quality, custom garments to teams and clubs throughout Italy and Europe. Their markets include Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Alpinism, and Cycling. With some of the most advanced dye-sublimation equipment available, the custom printed garments produced by Soullimit have the most vibrant, bright colors available.
