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Hip protectors

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7springsprod
Posts: 2661 - Karma: 3,181
Hey Ns, every time I ever fall, it is on my hips. They are really taking a beating and I have been looking around to buy hip protectors/pads. I have been looking at these:

http://www.backcountry.com/pro-tec-ips-hip-pads-mens (pro tec ips hip pads)

but I read the reviews on it and people seemed to say that they still didn't give very good protection. I know there is no surefire 100% elimination, but my hips are really tender and any time I fall on them now, it takes my confidence away from the park and I don't have as much fun for the rest of the day cause I'm to scared to try anything.

Is there any really good pads you guys have that you would reccomend? I would prefer anything $60 or less. But any help is appreciated. Thanks

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Feb 13 2012 8:36PM
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thegouda
Posts: 196 - Karma: 57
look through some of the body armor that poc makes, its all really good stuff. http://www.pocsports.com/en/product/1244/hip-vpd-ski-shorts
Feb 13 2012 8:42PM
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7springsprod
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I found these also, but I can't find any review for them. These honestly look more protective. So I believe I am going to go for these. Thoughts?

Feb 13 2012 8:50PM
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zerospinskier
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I used to have the ProTec ones you posted. I liked the protection and how it was very segmented so it moved with your body well. However they did not design it to fit humans. No matter what type of body you have, the waste is going to be nauseatingly tight, but the legs will be baggy like shorts. I am 6ft 165lbs. The large still squeezed the crap out of my waist, and were real loose around my legs. They would probably be pretty sweet if you sized up, then sewed in the legs so they fit a little tighter like compression shorts are supposed to.

I ended up getting these instead.
I don't like the padding nearly as much. I had to remove the tailbone pad because it is just one big piece and feels like you are straddling a textbook. The fit is much better, but I am still not happy with them. They get the job done, but I am still looking for better options.


Feb 13 2012 10:38PM
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Mr_Hyde
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I just got a pair of Demon shorts, the flex force. There really nice, with all removable padding and a tail bone pad, that you don't even notic(that much) when sitting down. Best 50$ ever spent! I broke my hip almost 2years ago and was using hockey pants. But these are way better. And there the only ones with a draw string, not that you really need it. Hope this helps
Feb 14 2012 1:51AM
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ShabbaRanks
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I've got hip and ass protector that I used by pro-tec. Doesn't work nearly as well as you would think. It's kind of a waste of money its uncomfortable and cost pretty large amount of money, If I were you I would just save your money.
Feb 14 2012 1:58AM
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K2
Posts: 144 - Karma: 3,536
Nike Pro Combat Gear compression shorts with the closed cell foam padding are pretty dope. They don't have the full-on plastic pieces within shorts but do offer some great protection for thighs, hips and tailbone without feeling like you have anything on.
Feb 14 2012 1:14PM
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uncski
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This.  I got a pair of these from my basketball team and use them for skiing.  Hardly even notice them but they provide good protection. 
Feb 14 2012 1:41PM
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