Casey Brown
Often hailed as the godmother of women’s freeride, Casey brings unmatched passion, talent and energy to the D3O family. In this new partnership, she’ll collaborate closely with D3O’s team of designers and engineers to promote the brand’s latest innovations in impact protection, shock absorption, and vibration damping ingredient technologies already trusted by leading MTB brands including Fox Racing, Ride Concepts, Oakley, Scott, Dakine, Specialized and Troy Lee Designs.
Designing with Women in Mind
Casey has been testing and riding in D3O’s latest gear, including the Viper Air Back Protector and Diablo Knee and Elbow Guards, products designed and developed using the brand’s most advanced impact protection materials.
“I’ve spent years cutting men’s back protector pads to make them fit, using elbow pads as knee pads, trimming armor that was never made with me in mind,” said Casey Brown. “It’s time female riders had gear that works with us, not against us. When brands like D3O back female athletes and design products specifically for us, we feel less like an afterthought and more like part of the future of the sport.”
Even before the official partnership, Casey had already been choosing to ride in D3O gear for its superior performance.
“I’ve been wearing D3O for a while now because it’s just the best out there. The new Viper Air and Diablo pads offer uncompromising protection and comfort, I barely feel like I’m wearing it, which means I can move freely, ride hard, and perform at my best, knowing I’m covered by the best protection on the market.”
Developing Female Specific Protection
Casey’s involvement with D3O goes beyond product testing. She’ll be working closely with the brand’s design and development team to create female-specific protection, drawing from years of hands-on experience and hard-earned insight from the freeride scene.
In July 2025 she’ll also host a women-only freeride event and mentoring program called Dark Horse at a new jump park she’s building at her home in Revelstoke, British Columbia. The project is a continuation of her mission to make the sport more inclusive and accessible. Just last year, she helped spearhead the first-ever women’s event at Red Bull Rampage in Utah, a major milestone in freeride history.