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Spine Protector

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JCsteezy
Posts: 758 - Karma: 211
I broke my back last season and in the freeskier buyers guide i saw a spine protector. I think i would feel more comfortable if i had this but wat i wanted to no is if they are worth the money? do they actually work?

thanks
Aug 23 2008 5:44PM
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babujib
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i thought they were more for huge drops and shit, like direct impact on your back so your not impaled and shit like taht but i could be wrong
Aug 23 2008 5:48PM
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_steezefiend8
Posts: 659 - Karma: 271
yeah thats what i thought too. because they basically,to me, look like a hard skin to wear on your back. for trees and shit.
Aug 23 2008 5:50PM
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vtrider
Posts: 1988 - Karma: 41

We (Rossi) make a couple of differant ones, and market them through the racing line.  I have one, and use it for all types of differant situations, Dirt Biking, DH Mountain BIking, Snowmobiling, and for skiing, when I want to do something stupid.  I mostly just use it on big, deep days, when I might drop something and land on my back.  Its a small investment to make for some spine protection. 

I know a bunch of our guys use it in park skiing, and when you have it on you can barely tell its there.

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http://www.rossignol.com/data/CAT08/zoom1/5c/07/1ihdtoqgmd0

Aug 23 2008 6:05PM
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Elg
Posts: 2998 - Karma: 3,880
I've tried a few of them, and you wont even notice them when you're skiing. Doesn't add any weight either. If you'd feel more confortable wearing one, i'd deffinately get one if i were you.
Aug 23 2008 7:35PM
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a.jamieson
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i have one by r.e.d. and its a little too clunky... the rossi one looks dope tho
Aug 23 2008 7:38PM
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AdiibA
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I got mine when i was still racing but i still wear it now and feel really comfortable with it except the spring days like when its too hot then theyre annoing
Aug 23 2008 8:18PM
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