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Does anyone wear a back protector?

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Plankton
Posts: 3226 - Karma: 6,840
I was thinking of starting to wear one just when i'm flipping or doing sketchier stuff, because i figure why not be as protected as I possibly can. Do you guys wear one, have any advice or know of any downsides to wearing them? Also, which ones would you recommend?
Dec 27 2013 10:29PM
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DR.SHRED
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ive been looking into them after fliping onto my back into rocks last year.

ive tried on the black poc one and it isnt restricting at all
Dec 27 2013 10:41PM
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hippy.
Posts: 3106 - Karma: 14,363
d00d only gapers wear back protectors!!!!!!!! u lose ALL ur st33z3 if u wear 1
Dec 27 2013 10:51PM
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Mr_pretzel
Posts: 4616 - Karma: 1,290
I wear one, don't really notice it.

I would say all restriction is mental.
Dec 27 2013 11:13PM
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m-ruta
Posts: 160 - Karma: 168
Always. I don't feel it at all and it's saved my ass for sure.
Dec 27 2013 11:17PM
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Plankton
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watch your back devon



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Dec 28 2013 8:22PM
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NinetyFour
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Pretty sure Phil does, or was at Freestyle.ch.

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Scope 2:50. Definitely looks like a back protector.

Personally, I don't wear one. I probably would if I owned one.
Dec 28 2013 8:36PM
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hippy.
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Jan 3 2014 6:31PM
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Heart
Posts: 6156 - Karma: 3,464
I'm considering buying one. Broken legs, arms, and collar bones are one thing - a torn spinal cord is another.
Jan 3 2014 6:41PM
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ThatCOprep
Posts: 476 - Karma: 552
I've worn one for the last 8 years, used it racing but when I got into freestyle I just kept wearing it, I won't ski with out mine. Plus it keeps me a bit warmer.
Jan 3 2014 6:44PM
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Bozite
Posts: 981 - Karma: 561
I wear my black poc vpo 2.0 everyday i ski. Has saved me from serious back injury twice in the last year and those injuries could have possibly made me never ski again. I find it not restricting and don't even feel it unless i am sitting on the chair and it isn't bad. Girl I knew is paralyzed from waist down cause she wasn't wearing one. I would highly suggest getting one
Jan 3 2014 6:48PM
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