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Back protection = worth it?

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A.R.
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so im loking into getting some spine protection, ya know, just ot be on the safe side. im looking at some of the poc  gear, anybody have any experience with it?

Oct 25 2008 12:31PM
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A.R.
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bump

Oct 25 2008 2:22PM
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shortdawg
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searchbar the poc.

and yeah it can be useful if you're doing inverts and corked spins. but if you're not then do what you want with your money, but it's not nessecary.

Oct 25 2008 2:32PM
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panojibber
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I believe Jon wears the poc one, and if you have the money for it I would definitely get it.

I'm trying to get one for christmas, before park season gets into full swing.

http://www.reliableracing.com/detail.cfm?edp=11057312

This would seem like the one, but does anyone know if there is a park specific one?

I don't know too much about body armor, so I'm not sure how well this would move.

Oct 25 2008 2:56PM
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A.R.
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Oct 25 2008 10:12PM
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headlight
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try http://www.reliableracing.com/category2.cfm?category=3510&header=RACING%20ARMOR because ski armour really came out of motocross racing suppliers like Diansese and went to the racing side of skiing. Back protectors spread the load on a fall and reduce some of the ice-rash / smash  from slide-outs. Try http://www.race-werks.com/store.php?cat_id=10 for other stuff...
Oct 26 2008 12:17AM
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Tom21
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for sure man...its your health and it worth all the money.im also looking on the red vest protector...
Oct 26 2008 5:37AM
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p-oskier
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Maybe if you are gay!!
Oct 26 2008 11:24AM
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Mr.LemonPie
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I saw a POC back protector in person the other day...they are super stiff, I have seen some online that will probably be better for park. Can't think of which ones though...
Oct 26 2008 11:56AM
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stevenc
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That RBK one for $99 looks pretty good, maybe not as protective but it looks alot more maneuvrable.
Oct 26 2008 1:22PM
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Malcolm
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do they let you move just as much. like can you still grab just as well with one?

Oct 26 2008 1:58PM
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mcnamarskiez
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protec makes a sick one, and its pretty affordable

Oct 26 2008 3:16PM
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stormtrooper
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ya youll be able to grab fine, there so flexable you dont evn think there doing anything but they r doing alot
Oct 26 2008 4:22PM
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SpaceTiger
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It's really you're decision, probly If you're really into getting inverted on bigger park jumps

It is a sacrafice in mobility, only you can really decide

Oct 26 2008 9:08PM
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Peter.
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i want one for my hip, any recommendations?
Oct 26 2008 9:10PM
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BigMeech621
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i know tanner is sponsored by poc but does anybody knows if he wears any of this stuff?

o and by the way, Backcountry.com carries poc.

Oct 26 2008 9:27PM
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anxju
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i use a back proctector and impact shorts. they dont limit my movement at all, and i dont even notice them when i ski. i cant say how awesome it is to do crazy shit and land on my back and not feel a thing. or when im spinning on rails and shit and i catch an edge or slip out and i fall right on the side of the my thigh, it doesnt hurt at all. theyre definitely worth it
Oct 26 2008 9:37PM
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MayorWest
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bump more info plz
Oct 27 2008 1:02AM
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Caveman.
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Me to, and wrists.
Oct 27 2008 1:21AM
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Canuker
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im also wondering if they are worth it.

i always hear about horrible story's where people get paralized skiing and shit and frankly it makes me quite paranoid. If i couldnt walk, i think i would kill myself so maybe there not such a bad idea.

Oct 27 2008 6:01PM
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