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Are spine protectors nessasary?

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Davidchiuda
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hi i have recently heard about spine protectors and what not from poc i was just wondering if they are really nessasary i known its different for what yo are doing but how hlpfull are they?thanks. +K for awnsers.
Jun 23 2010 6:39PM
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COskier
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It is sort of like being able to spell necessary. Not required in life, but not a terrible idea either.
Jun 23 2010 6:43PM
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Davidchiuda
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just asking, dont have to be mean i was in a hurry and this isnt a spelling competition.thanks any way though.
Jun 23 2010 6:54PM
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COskier
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Fine, they don't help that mush unless you land directly on your back. POC Claims they make all landings better but that isn't particularly true. I don't worry about it. If you are looking for safety in skiing, get a mouth guard and good helmet as the two can help prevent concussions (though only to an extent).
Jun 23 2010 6:58PM
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Davidchiuda
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Alright thanks alot.
Jun 23 2010 7:01PM
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OMGHEDIDNT
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dude there's a topic in the last 15 topics about this right now...
Jun 23 2010 7:03PM
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OMGHEDIDNT
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https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/546847/
Jun 23 2010 7:04PM
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kthnxbai.
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...maybe that's where he recently heard about them. lol
Jun 23 2010 7:17PM
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Davidchiuda
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thanks
Jun 23 2010 7:24PM
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Holte
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I've taken one bad fall through a rock band without a back protector that put me in the hospital, and two bad falls through rocks while wearing my back protector that I was able to walk away from both times. I'd recommend one if you are skiing a fair amount of high-risk backcountry stuff, but in the park I think they are largely unnecessary and restrict too much movement.
Jun 23 2010 7:26PM
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Jamie_Baril
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I would say that if you are charging it in gnar back country or pushing it on really big jumps, spine protectors would definately be a smart thing to wear. But for the average park skier hitting rails and 20-50 foot jumps, they are a little bit of an overkill.

Jun 23 2010 7:57PM
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