Tale of the Tape: Adhesive Tape and the USA Bobsled/Skeleton Team
The USA Bobsled/Skeleton team and tesa are teaming up to win gold at the Winter Olympics.
When USA Bobsled/Skeleton athletes hurtle down the track at speeds topping 80 miles per hour at the 2022 Winter Olympics, they’ll be relying on the science of aerodynamics—and the power of adhesion. Adhesive tape is an essential part of a bobsled and skeleton athlete’s sled and gear.
Because they train and compete in harsh winter environments, these elite athletes require an adhesive solution that performs at extreme temperatures. USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) depends on an acrylic coated cloth tape from tesa that offers high abrasion resistance and water resistance.*