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Slytech Back Protectors Worth it?

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teflon66
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Was thinking of getting a Slytech back protector. Are they worth it/effective?
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270on420out
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alot of people will tell you no, but mine does wonders for me. I never notice it either.
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teflon66
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THEDIRTYBUBBLEalot of people will tell you no, but mine does wonders for me. I never notice it either.


So people don't seem to like to?
If I were to actually fall hard on my back, will it help?
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270on420out
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teflon66So people don't seem to like to?
If I were to actually fall hard on my back, will it help?


It has helped me.
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Mrossi99
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a big thing they do besides protect you is give you more confidence.
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pj21
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Mrossi99a big thing they do besides protect you is give you more confidence.


Extremely true. I feel naked when i ski without my back protector, but I don't even notice it when its on my back and feel way more safe.
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404404
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Its a good idea, and HH rocks them.


[URL]http://slytechprotection.com[/URL]/
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teflon66
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Thanks for the replies, I'll definitely pick one up soon.
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OrageMothaFucka
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thinking about picking one up as well. I was just wondering which one you guys recommend based on comfort. I was wondering if i should get a backpack style one or a vest. Thanks fam
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Park_Ranger
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ParryWithAnAIts a good idea, and HH rocks them.


[URL]http://slytechprotection.com[/URL]/


Does he really though? I know he is sponsored by them, but I really do wonder if he has that thing on every time he skis (not that you would be able to tell either way with the 5xl steeze). He certainly doesn't need a confidence boost and he has gotten by hitting 100 foot jumps and gnarly quad kink urban rails without it just fine.
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robotdna
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I have a POC back protector. It's lightweight and I don't notice it. I say go for it. I've been in quite a few situations where I've wrapped myself around a tree or lost a ski off a cliff and I would have loved having one just in case.
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wrichmond
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My back protector has done wonders. And not heavy. Definitely recommend.
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CHORIZO
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i would get one but ballin on a budget dat shit expensive
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teflon66
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wrichmondMy back protector has done wonders. And not heavy. Definitely recommend.


Which one do you have?
I was thinking about the Noshock XT Naked
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InspiredMedia
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Park_RangerDoes he really though? I know he is sponsored by them, but I really do wonder if he has that thing on every time he skis (not that you would be able to tell either way with the 5xl steeze). He certainly doesn't need a confidence boost and he has gotten by hitting 100 foot jumps and gnarly quad kink urban rails without it just fine.



yes he does. and he has for a long time! even before the new sponsorship. not getting a back injury is fun and so is skiing because of not having one :)
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telecolo_
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I have the Demon vest and it has been amazing. You get used to wearing it and it also adds some protection at the ribs. It definitely gives me confidence I'll be able to ski longer through the season!
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teflon66
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Can someone recommend me some high quality vest-type padding? Seems like if I'm already getting a back protector why not protect the front.
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.otto.
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teflon66Can someone recommend me some high quality vest-type padding? Seems like if I'm already getting a back protector why not protect the front.


theres a limit to how much protection dude.... by the way you heading you might as well be a knight in armor.. 90 % of the skiers out there arent wearing protector and they are doing fine.. a back protector is a good idea but its not like you also need front knee leg shoulder protector
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X_ANKILLA
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I just got one and haven't used it yet but, it definitely is gunna help me be more confident.
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teflon66
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.otto.theres a limit to how much protection dude.... by the way you heading you might as well be a knight in armor.. 90 % of the skiers out there arent wearing protector and they are doing fine.. a back protector is a good idea but its not like you also need front knee leg shoulder protector


Yeah dude that was my plan, get me a sweet full set of knight armor
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Park_Ranger
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InspiredMediayes he does. and he has for a long time! even before the new sponsorship. not getting a back injury is fun and so is skiing because of not having one :)


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wrichmond
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teflon66Which one do you have?
I was thinking about the Noshock XT Naked


I have an old 666 Ski designs one. Don't think they're still around
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