Ascender SAR 2Vi®

First product in Sweet Protection’s new Professional Rescue category: A New Multi-Role Rescue Helmet Developed for Those Who Protect Others

Oslo, Norway – October 1, 2025 – Sweet Protection today announced the launch of the Ascender SAR 2Vi®, a purpose-built rescue helmet developed in collaboration with the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation (SNLA).

The helmet is designed to replace multiple task-specific helmets with one lightweight, durable, and communication-ready solution that meets the diverse needs of search and rescue professionals. With a weight reduction of approximately 500 grams compared to existing solutions, the Ascender SAR 2Vi offers significant advantages in comfort, safety, and performance during demanding missions.

The launch also marks Sweet Protection’s entry into a new business segment – Professional Rescue, expanding the company’s core expertise from cycling, ski/snowboard, and whitewater paddling into professional rescue environments.

One Helmet for Every Mission

Traditionally, rescue personnel have needed separate helmets for water rescue, alpine terrain, steep operations, and hoist work. The Ascender SAR 2Vi® combines all these requirements into a single, highly versatile helmet. It meets European standards for climbing and ski/snowboard use, is tested for water rescue, integrates key communication interfaces, and can also be used for snowmobile operations in Norway.

The project began in 2021 as a close collaboration between Sweet Protection and the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation. Prototypes were tested and refined through real-world rescue missions to ensure optimal field performance and safety.

Strong National and International Interest

"Interest in our helmet has been substantial both in Norway and abroad. In Norway, fire and rescue services, the Red Cross, Norwegian People’s Aid, alpine rescue groups, the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, and the Armed Forces have all shown strong interest. Internationally, the helmet is attracting attention from professional rescue communities and will make its official international debut at the ICAR Conference in the United States in October 2025," said Erik Hegbom, General Manager, Sweet Protection.

“For more than 25 years, we’ve protected athletes in cycling, skiing/snowboarding, and whitewater paddling with our helmets, eyewear, and apparel,”

said Ståle N. Møller, Head of Product at Sweet Protection.

“With the new 

Ascender SAR 2Vi® Mips

, we’re taking our first step into 

Professional Rescue

, developing it for those who protect others. The collaboration with the Norwegian Air Ambulance challenged us to combine low weight, high protection, and seamless communication integration in one operational helmet.”

Gábor Magyari from the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation adds:

“The result is a helmet that has passed rigorous testing and meets all the requirements for real rescue operations. We are proud to see it ready for use.”

Availability

The first helmets are now being delivered to the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation, with the initial batch donated by Sweet Protection as a recognition of the collaboration. The Ascender SAR 2Vi® will be available for purchase from winter 2025 through selected professional distributors and at sweetprotection.com.

Regional certifications and delivery times may vary.

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