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Skiing with Pads

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Troy.
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So, outside of the generic "pads/protection is for pussies" response, who actually skis with pads? I fell on my back pretty hard today, and I'm worried that I may have done some real damage to it.

So, who skis with them or has ever tried ones like this:
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Do they restrict your movement at all? Are they worth it?
Dec 4 2010 10:22PM
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mike_d
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I wear spine armor when skiing high consequence big mountain stuff, or when competing in freeskiing events.

Jon wears that POC spine armor every time he puts on skis...

Depending on what and how hard you ski, how good of shape you are in, and how invincible you think you are, its probably not a bad idea....although probably unnecessary most of the time, but thats up to you to decide.
Dec 4 2010 10:25PM
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kootenayklaus
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Well, if you get the new Full Tilt Hot Dogger there will be no need for pads because you will instantly ski like Tom Wallisch.
Dec 4 2010 10:26PM
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Sklar
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search 'back protector'
there have been 2 recent, helpful threads
Dec 4 2010 10:27PM
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The.Ginger
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i wear knee pads when i do park because i shattered my kneecap last year on a rail, but thats all i wear. i dont wear the spine stuff. it sounds like a good idea though
Dec 5 2010 12:23AM
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jblaski
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I wear crash pads for my hips/tailbone almost every day. After a couple days, you don't even notice them. I've had more than a few times, my board has slipped out and came down on my ass, and the pads have taken the impact pretty well. Plus, they add a bit of comfort when sitting on the chair lifts.
Dec 5 2010 2:01AM
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Yung_Gnarley
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This aint football.
Dec 5 2010 2:06AM
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chicken
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When I get older i might start wearing them to prolong my being able to ski. Right now I fall, I bruise, i hot tub and I'm good to go the next morning. So as it stands plan B is to keep on givin'r
Dec 5 2010 2:23AM
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Daydreaming
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I'm looking to get a back protector. You never know....
Dec 5 2010 2:34AM
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iffe
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I wear a helmet, spine protector and impact shorts when I go skiing. The spine protector is the only one that adds a bit of discomfort, but I think it's worth it because of the added safety.
Dec 5 2010 2:44AM
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iffe
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Why what? Why do I wear protective gear? Because I don't want to get hurt if it can be avoided by something so simple as wearing pads.

Plus I don't really notice them while skiing and it's not like they look silly, because nobody else can see them (except the helmet of course). I just don't see any reason not to wear them.
Dec 5 2010 4:11AM
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Twig
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basically this..

well i usually wear a helmet and always wear wrist guards.. i ski no poles and i've broken my wrists a few times, so now i wear the guards.. never broken them since.. good reason?..
Dec 5 2010 6:07AM
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Degnan
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I could see wearing something like that for big mountain. My skis flexed out on me at alta last season and i hit a tree pretty hard with my back. That would have come in handy in that situation. I probably wouldn't wear it for park or anything though.
Dec 5 2010 7:33AM
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Joonas
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Wow so none of you wear em? I dont even know any1 who doesnt have atleast a backprotector, i have protective pants too for my hips and tailbone.

On a side note my friend broke his back in 2 places on a small ass jump and if he didnt have one there could be a good chance he'd be paralyzed
Dec 5 2010 7:42AM
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I_Am_Mod
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i always wear a backprotector and helmet, and when i go freeriding gnarly terrain i sometimes even wear kneepads, they don't bother me at all, kneepads are even rather nice when you're digging on your knees somewhere....
Dec 5 2010 8:31AM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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Never go riding without back protector or helmet, For one i have a bad back so the protector helps me with posture and two because id rather not break my back.
Dec 5 2010 8:51AM
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Triple_Strum
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I don't as much now because I ski much less aggressively, but I always wore hip and butt pads, and would probably wear a back protector if I could do it again.  I can't count then number of times it saved me from not being able to walk for a few days.
Dec 5 2010 8:52AM
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Dr.Brown
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Skiing with pads is like sex with condom: You know what's right, but it just feels better not to.
Dec 5 2010 8:57AM
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Mr_pretzel
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To all the people saying they are uncomfortable, if you get a good one that fits you they are not. You cant notice them while skiing and they don't restrict at all.
Dec 5 2010 9:13AM
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I_Am_Mod
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this, +they're usually quite warm + i love driving with my backprotector, it supports my back very well :)
Dec 5 2010 9:43AM
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t-roy
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i don't think it would be a bad thing to wear it all the time, but mostly unnecessary depending on what you are doing. i think any park or risky big mountain would be worth wearing it.

helmet every time though.
Dec 5 2010 9:46AM
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Shlogan
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id wear hip pads, that about it.
Dec 5 2010 10:14AM
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cool.
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saves lives
Dec 5 2010 10:18AM
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I_Am_Mod
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same goes for getting preggers or breaking your back....

if you have some common sense you'll use protection....
Dec 5 2010 11:35AM
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DUKES
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what brands have impact shorts, that protect yer hips and ass
Dec 5 2010 12:08PM
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Morginsfreeski
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Ive bought one for this season... just imagine that you paralyse yourself skiing whilst not wearing one... every day for the rest of your life you would ask yourself why didnt you just wear a back protector.
Dec 5 2010 12:22PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Red makes some nice ones.
Dec 5 2010 12:25PM
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inactive
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i'd rather raw dog life
Dec 5 2010 12:46PM
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207
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this isnt fucking football
Dec 5 2010 12:50PM
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Mr_pretzel
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I like my back.
Dec 5 2010 12:53PM
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pow_pow2
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POC...probably has the best back protector on the market!  Slytech is a trusted company as well!  I know Head makes some pretty decent crash pants, like long-johns but spongy with butt and hip padding!  Better safe than sorry...if your throwing big!
Dec 5 2010 12:57PM
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N.L.
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i have the RED impact shorts, great when you know your trying new tricks. and I walked away from a nasty urban fall thanks to them.

Dec 5 2010 2:33PM
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Craze
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This, and adding it to my sig
Dec 5 2010 2:44PM
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yippie
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Dec 5 2010 2:44PM
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ReignMan
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nike nike nike. this thread has convinced me to wear pads. i hate getting hurt and i have broked 6 bones in the past 3 years. not that much but they all could have been prevented.
Dec 5 2010 2:46PM
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FreeBallin
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*BRAD GEIGER*

that is WHY I would consider wearing spine protection


hoping Brad will chim in hear, he is the man and I sure as hell would respect his opinion on this topic of spine protection.
Dec 5 2010 2:51PM
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FreeBallin
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that being said, I LOVE skiing too much, to miss any days of season with stupid nagging injuries.





Dec 5 2010 2:57PM
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k-rob
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i saw a guy wearing 661 armour at the skihill last season, and i thought "dude, snow."
Dec 5 2010 2:58PM
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FreeBallin
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its good ammo on the "Why I wear baggy clothes" topic! haha
Dec 5 2010 3:05PM
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oldskewl
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im really old and now broken.  I no longer go huge.  I do wear a poc torso suit when i ski park and am skiing lines that are at least moderate consequence.  Any one has gone down on a rail on their back and broken ribs knows how painful that can be (Ive done it with and without protection).  I would highly advise young guys to wear protection...its not particularly cool and I know its tough to think about your future but it is becoming more and more high consequence every year as the  sport progresses.
Dec 5 2010 3:35PM
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BITS
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im always riding with back protection... i want take the risk.
i got my for around 5$ from a residual sale.
Dec 5 2010 3:42PM
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Joonas
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wearing pads does not affect your skiing and you wont even notice them while you ski.
I once forgot my spineprotector home and i knew something was missing but i didnt realize what, untill i got home and saw in on my bed.. 
Dec 5 2010 3:49PM
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GuerillaInDaMist
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slytech back protector is actually really comfy. keeps you warm to. its made out of this foam that gets hard on impact so it is flexible and fits to your back perfectly. i don't use mine all the time just for downhill and super g racing.
Dec 5 2010 3:56PM
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McFellon
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I am invincible.

also, inb4 i die
Dec 5 2010 4:00PM
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jason...
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i ski with a little wrist brace, but thats because i broke the same bone in my wrist twice, the second time being in july, and my wrist and my wrist still gets very sore.
Dec 5 2010 4:14PM
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Maximumsushi
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I thought this was about shredding with menstruation pads. Carry on.
Dec 5 2010 4:17PM
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FreeBallin
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HELMETS ARE FOR PUSSYS!
Dec 5 2010 4:29PM
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cwillygood
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im thinking of getting zome hip/ tail bone pads
Dec 5 2010 4:38PM
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SKIU4EA
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I saw some park shorts with pads in the hips...  I'm seriously thinking about pickin them up this season. I'm constantly falling on my right side.  Or maybe i should just learn to spin the other way and balance out the bruises on both sides.

Dec 5 2010 4:40PM
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brf726
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If you wanna be geared up and about as protected as you can be go with a spine protector, impact shorts, helmet and mouthguard.  mouthguards are incredibly underrated but most concussions come from slamming your teeth together.  Ever fall, not hit your head but have a killer headache?  mouthguard would have prevented that.

There's no reason not to gear up and be safe.  I also always wear a pair of cheap knee braces for a little extra stabilization too.
Dec 5 2010 5:55PM
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Ducky.
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The POC spine protector is amazing. You don't even notice it when you ski, but when you fall on your back, you're glad you have it.
Dec 5 2010 5:58PM
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