BigAirBag

What BigAirBag does

BigAirBag B.V. designs and manufactures custom landing airbag systems for action sports, gymnastics, ski resorts, adventure parks, and trampoline attractions, and reports more than 4,000 installations worldwide since its 2005 founding in Amsterdam. The core product platform is built around dual-chamber impact absorption with adjustable landing firmness, proprietary Topsheet materials, and enclosed internal blower technologies (pressure, axial, low-noise variants), with a Pressure Failure System providing two-way audio/visual pressure monitoring. The company operates the most sophisticated European inflatable production facility in Amsterdam using CAD-connected automatic cutting and high-frequency welding, and is mid-transition from PVC to a proprietary PP-based material that it claims offers up to 3x tear resistance and an estimated 60% lower production-stage CO2 footprint at unchanged pricing.

The commercial model combines one-time custom-hardware sales (standard models from approximately €10,000/$11,500; turnkey Attractions packages from €45,500/$44,800; Bike Landing Airbag from €4,333 to €11,827) with a recurring revenue layer of mandatory TÜV annual inspection contracts priced €685–€2,750 per year depending on region, a remote installation/training service at €278 per session, a leasing program for products over €30,000, an event-rental and Try & Buy channel, and an online webshop for spare parts and accessories. Multi-language field sales operate from the Netherlands, the United States (City of Industry, CA), and Austria, with customer support in at least eight languages and presence across all continents.

Customers span Olympic-level federations (USA Gymnastics, Wy'East Mountain Academy, Mammoth Mountain), action-sports training operators (Woodward, Rush), major brand activations (Red Bull, Coca-Cola, Ford, Netflix, Audi, Monster Energy), and a long tail of trampoline parks, family entertainment centers, and ski resorts. The company holds TÜV, ASTM, and EN-14960 certifications and operates a buy-back and refurbishment program that ties into its 2026 Circularity Initiative positioning around sustainable, recyclable PP-based construction.

Name

BigAirBag

Legal name

BigAirBag B.V.

Website

https://bigairbag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BigAirBag B.V. (Amsterdam, founded 2005) designs and manufactures custom landing airbag systems for ski resorts, gymnastics facilities, action-sports venues, adventure parks, and trampoline parks, with 4,000+ global installations, recurring TÜV inspection services, and a 2026 transition to PP-based materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inflatable Sports Landing Equipment

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

akta.pro primary industry

Extreme Sports Experiences (Skydiving, Bungee Jumping) (THAAAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paragliding, Skydiving & Airborne Adventure Sports (THAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Landing airbag systems
• Freestyle progression systems
• Action sports safety
• Inflatable sports equipment
• Airbag landing pads

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom airbag product sales: One-time purchase of custom landing airbag solutions. Models include Landing Airbag, Revolution, Freestyle, Gymnast, Gym Pit, Adventure, Air Pit, and Attractions. Average model starts at €10,000 / $11,500. Production lead time 4-8 weeks after deposit and design confirmation.
2. Annual inspection and maintenance services: Recurring service contracts for annual inspection, certification (TÜV compliance), maintenance, and staff training. Pricing varies by region: Netherlands from €685/year, Europe from €1,095/year, USA from $1,450/year. Includes on-site small repairs and detailed inspection reports.
3. Remote installation and training: Remote video feed installation or training sessions with BigAirBag technician. Maximum 4 hours session priced at €278.
4. Rental and event services: Short-term rental options for events with installation, take-down, staff training, event insurance, and maintenance included. Minimum 1-month rental. Try & Buy program allows rental fee deduction from purchase.
5. Buy-back and refurbishment program: Trade-in old airbags for credit toward new purchases. Old units are refurbished for resale or recycled. Foam pit removal and rebuild costs credited as discount on new BigAirBag systems.
6. Spare parts and accessories: Replacement parts including blowers, tubes, topsheets, pillars, maintenance kits, and pressure test equipment sold through online webshop.
7. Leasing program: Equipment leasing available for products valued over €30,000 with credit approval and due diligence requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BigAirBag designs, manufactures, and sells custom inflatable landing airbags used to enable safe progression of freestyle tricks in action sports, ski resorts, gymnastics facilities, adventure parks, and trampoline attractions. The portfolio includes eight airbag product lines (Landing, Revolution, Freestyle, Gymnast, Gym Pit, Adventure, Air Pit, Attractions) plus a Bike Landing Airbag, with sales complemented by recurring annual inspection/maintenance subscriptions, blowers, the Pressure Failure System, spare parts, rentals, leasing, and a buy-back/refurbishment program.

Product overview

BigAirBag is the world's leading specialist in freestyle progression systems and custom landing airbag solutions, offering eight distinct product lines across action sports, adventure parks, trampoline attractions, gymnastics facilities, and ski resorts. The core portfolio includes the Landing Airbag (versatile FMX/snow sports), Revolution (high-impact freefall training), Freestyle (high-throughput park operations), Gymnast (portable gymnastics training), Gym Pit (in-ground elevated training), Adventure (above-ground portable), Air Pit (in-ground permanent), and Attractions (turnkey modular packages). Accessories include specialized blowers (Pressure, Low-Noise, Axial), the Pressure Failure System for safety monitoring, and replacement parts. The company has launched a Circularity Initiative transitioning from PVC to PP-based materials for improved sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landing Airbag Versatile landing airbag designed for FMX, snow sports, and general action sports, featuring ride-out and slide capabilities for smooth landings and natural skill transfer from training to real-world conditions. Used by ski resorts, action sports venues, and athletes of all levels.
• Revolution Airbag High-impact landing airbag designed for maximum impact absorption, suitable for freefall setups and extreme freestyle sports training where athletes perform the most demanding aerial maneuvers.
• Freestyle Airbag High-throughput landing airbag optimized for busy adventure parks and facilities with frequent user rotations. Designed for operational efficiency and continuous use during peak seasons.
• Gymnast Airbag Portable gymnastics airbag designed for training anywhere, enabling gymnasts to practice aerial skills with safe landings and complementing trampolines and foam pits. Standard 7x6m size ideal for Olympic gymnastics training.
• Gym Pit Airbag In-ground elevated training airbag for gymnastics facilities, featuring a foam topsheet for stable receptions and adjustable height for customised training experiences.
• Adventure Airbag Above-ground portable airbag for mobile and temporary installations that can be easily transported and set up at different locations for events or seasonal use.
• Air Pit In-ground airbag system designed to be installed flush with the floor, featuring internal blower technology and safety pillars for stable, safe landings in permanent facility installations.
• Attractions Turnkey Packages Turnkey attraction packages including modular airbag systems combined with slides, ramps, and other features. Designed for indoor and outdoor entertainment venues with multiple revenue streams, starting at €45,500 / $44,800.
• Bike Landing Airbag Specialized landing airbag for BMX, mountain bike, and scooter training, featuring single impact-absorbing air chamber with optional ride-out extension. Available in Small (5x3.5x1.5m) from €4,333 / $4,550, Medium, and Large (8.5x4x2.5m) €11,827 / $12,419 sizes; conforms to EU EN-14960.
• Pressure Blower Industrial-grade metal pressure blower with 1.5 HP (1.1kW) motor housed in galvanized metal casing, suitable for outdoor setups with CE, GS, IP44, and IP55 certifications.
• Low-Noise Blower High-quality low-noise air mover with sealed 1 HP motor, 3600 CFM airflow capacity, and stackable design; ETL/CETL certified for safety and longevity.
• Axial Blower High-volume blower designed for larger BigAirBag models such as Revolution and large Landings, featuring polypropylene housing and sits inside the airbag on a support foam block.
• Pressure Failure System Safety system with two-way audio and visual warning for power or blower failure, plus a traffic light system indicating correct pressure (green) or incorrect pressure (red) with audio alarm. Includes 9-hour battery and is available in 110v and 220v. Priced €1,900-€2,200.
• Annual Inspection and Maintenance Service Recurring annual inspection, certification (TÜV compliance), on-site small repairs, and detailed inspection reports delivered through regional contracts. Pricing varies by region: Netherlands from €685/year on a 5-year contract, Europe from €1,095/year, and USA from $1,450/year. Includes maintenance and staff training.
• Remote Installation and Training Remote video-feed installation or training session delivered by a BigAirBag technician. Maximum 4 hours per session at €278 / $292.
• Event Rental and Try & Buy Program Short-term airbag rental for events, festivals, and temporary installations including installation, take-down, staff training, event insurance, and maintenance. Minimum 1-month rental period, with Try & Buy option allowing rental fees to be deducted from any subsequent purchase price.
• Buy-Back and Refurbishment Program Trade-in program allowing customers to exchange old airbags for credit toward new purchases, up to $5,000 for AirBag systems and up to $3,000 for Foam Pit systems. Old units are refurbished for resale or recycled. Foam pit removal and rebuild costs credited as discount on new BigAirBag systems.
• Equipment Leasing Program Leasing program for BigAirBag products valued over €30,000, subject to credit approval and due diligence requirements.
• PP-Based Circular Material Airbags (Circularity Initiative) Updated airbag construction using new polypropylene-based circular materials as part of the BigAirBag Circularity Initiative, offering higher tensile strength, up to 3x greater tear resistance, lighter weight, better recyclability, and an estimated 60% lower CO2 footprint at material production stage compared to PVC, at unchanged prices.

Quantifiable outcome

• PP material delivers up to 3x greater tear resistance than PVC
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Springfree Trampoline: Manufacturer of safety-engineered trampolines sold globally through retail and direct channels with strong emphasis on injury-prevention design. Comparable to BigAirBag in safety-led positioning within the trampoline/air-mat category and similar premium DTC and dealer-driven distribution model.
• Tumbl Trak: US-based manufacturer of gymnastics training equipment including mats, trampolines and skill-shaping devices sold to gyms and training centers. Comparable to BigAirBag in gymnastics-focused B2B equipment manufacturing with similar safety and skill-progression value proposition.
• Spieth Gymnastics: German manufacturer of apparatus and equipment for gymnastics, tumbling and trampolines serving clubs, schools and international competitions. Comparable given overlapping gymnastics and trampoline training use cases and similar enterprise sales motion into sports facilities.
• Vuly Play: Australian designer and manufacturer of trampolines and outdoor play equipment with proprietary safety-focused designs. Comparable given shared safety-driven product positioning in the trampoline/action-sports category and global e-commerce distribution.
• Acon Air: Manufacturer of premium trampolines and inflatable sports equipment sold globally to residential and commercial buyers. Comparable to BigAirBag in inflatable sports equipment manufacturing, online direct sales, and emphasis on safety and durability for training and recreational use.
• AirTrack Factory: Dutch-based manufacturer of inflatable gymnastics, trampoline and airbag products sold B2B to gymnastics clubs, schools and action-sports facilities. Closest direct comparable given shared origin geography (NL), B2B inflatable sports equipment focus, and overlapping product categories with BigAirBag's Landing and Gymnast lines.
• Polanik: Polish manufacturer of athletics, gymnastics and indoor sports equipment including landing mats and crash pads used by clubs and competition venues. Comparable to BigAirBag in B2B sports-equipment manufacturing for gymnastics and athletics training with similar safety-critical landing applications.
• Eurotramp: German manufacturer of trampolines and sports equipment sold to professional, commercial and competitive gymnastics venues worldwide. Comparable to BigAirBag given overlapping gymnastics and action-sports end markets, B2B sales motion, and shared reliance on European safety certifications.
• Berg Toys: Dutch manufacturer of outdoor play and sports equipment including trampolines and inflatables for residential and light-commercial use. Comparable due to shared Netherlands manufacturing base, inflatable product overlap, and similar go-to-market through dealer and direct channels.

Broad incumbents

• Decathlon: Global sporting-goods retailer and manufacturer producing private-label trampolines, air mats and inflatable sports equipment under brands like Domyos and Tribord. Comparable to BigAirBag as a large-scale competitor with overlapping airbag/air-mat products, broader distribution, and the ability to bundle purchases across the full sports equipment portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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