Replying to Protective clothing

how many of you wear protective clothing such as impact shorts and back protectors. personally I've only worn a back protector once and i found it uncomfortable and restricting but I'm a big fan of impact shorts. i no longer come home from rail sessions with big peachy bruises on my hips and legs so i always wear them when i can. just thinking because I'm about to go out to canada to do a season and wouldn't mind investing in both. any particular brands or specific ones to look out for. seen this d30 technology as well which is sick. pretty expensive though