Back Protectors

Leeroyjenkins

Leeroyjenkins

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So I am getting old now and am looking to get a back protector so I don't get seriously injured skiing park or off piste. Does anybody have reccomendations on a comfy and safe back protector? Also, are vests better/worth it?
 
10/10 would recommend to a friend! in all seriousness I got one this season along with some impact shorts. I don't think ill ever ski without them again. 2nd day out I slid in sideways to a rainbow rail caught the front of it slammed right on my back got up and skied away like nothing happened!!

I can see it coming in handy in infinite situations
 
13861144:SkiTheYeast said:
10/10 would recommend to a friend! in all seriousness I got one this season along with some impact shorts. I don't think ill ever ski without them again. 2nd day out I slid in sideways to a rainbow rail caught the front of it slammed right on my back got up and skied away like nothing happened!!

I can see it coming in handy in infinite situations
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I've never heard of impact shorts. They sound awesome! What impact shorts and back protector do you use?
 
13861204:Leeroyjenkins said:
I've never heard of impact shorts. They sound awesome! What impact shorts and back protector do you use?
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I got a slytech Flexi vest and Burton total impact shorts definitely worth the investment IMO
 
I ski with the poc vpd 2.0 back protector. My only complaint is that it gets really warm sometimes.
 
13861238:sickski said:
I ski with the poc vpd 2.0 back protector. My only complaint is that it gets really warm sometimes.
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I was looking at these recently and am curious about the fit...what size are you wearing and how big are you if you don't mind me asking?
 
13861314:mystery3 said:
I was looking at these recently and am curious about the fit...what size are you wearing and how big are you if you don't mind me asking?
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I also have the POC vdp 2.0 (black one, not the vest), I'm just over 5'11" and wear a size L.

It feels stiff at first and then the foam inside gets flexier after a short while (with your body heat) and you almost don't feel it anymore. It's pretty awesome.

The only thing I wish they had added is a chest clip like on backpacks and some Dainese back protectors.

**This post was edited on Nov 29th 2017 at 4:49:12am
 
13861314:mystery3 said:
I was looking at these recently and am curious about the fit...what size are you wearing and how big are you if you don't mind me asking?
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I'm 6 foot and wearing the medium, the large would fit me better though
 
I have the Slytech BackPro NoShock XT Naked (the blue one with the holes). It is amazing. Super comfy. After being on my back for 5 minutes the material heats up and softens and shapes to the curve of my back. At that point, I cannot even feel that I am wearing it anymore. Apparently it hardens back up in the event of an impact.
 
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