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Leeroyjenkins
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So I am getting old now and am looking to get a back protector so I don't get seriously injured skiing park or off piste. Does anybody have reccomendations on a comfy and safe back protector? Also, are vests better/worth it?
Nov 28 2017 1:39PM
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profa_212
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I use the Salomon Flexcell and i have 0 complaints. Does the job rather nicely.
Nov 28 2017 6:03PM
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clorox
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I use one if I get sendy. Absolutely would recommend.
Nov 28 2017 6:25PM
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SkiTheYeast
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10/10 would recommend to a friend! in all seriousness I got one this season along with some impact shorts. I don't think ill ever ski without them again. 2nd day out I slid in sideways to a rainbow rail caught the front of it slammed right on my back got up and skied away like nothing happened!!
I can see it coming in handy in infinite situations
Nov 28 2017 7:30PM
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Leeroyjenkins
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SkiTheYeast10/10 would recommend to a friend! in all seriousness I got one this season along with some impact shorts. I don't think ill ever ski without them again. 2nd day out I slid in sideways to a rainbow rail caught the front of it slammed right on my back got up and skied away like nothing happened!!
I can see it coming in handy in infinite situations


I've never heard of impact shorts. They sound awesome! What impact shorts and back protector do you use?
Nov 28 2017 9:34PM
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Leeroyjenkins
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GREEN_BASTARDI use one if I get sendy. Absolutely would recommend.

What kind do you use? I think I'm definitely getting a pair.
Nov 28 2017 9:35PM
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SkiTheYeast
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LeeroyjenkinsI've never heard of impact shorts. They sound awesome! What impact shorts and back protector do you use?


I got a slytech Flexi vest and Burton total impact shorts definitely worth the investment IMO
Nov 28 2017 10:14PM
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ahshit
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I ski with the poc vpd 2.0 back protector. My only complaint is that it gets really warm sometimes.
Nov 28 2017 10:20PM
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Non_State_Actor
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sickskiI ski with the poc vpd 2.0 back protector. My only complaint is that it gets really warm sometimes.


I was looking at these recently and am curious about the fit...what size are you wearing and how big are you if you don't mind me asking?
Nov 29 2017 1:40AM
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BrawnTrends
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mystery3I was looking at these recently and am curious about the fit...what size are you wearing and how big are you if you don't mind me asking?


I also have the POC vdp 2.0 (black one, not the vest), I'm just over 5'11" and wear a size L.
It feels stiff at first and then the foam inside gets flexier after a short while (with your body heat) and you almost don't feel it anymore. It's pretty awesome.
The only thing I wish they had added is a chest clip like on backpacks and some Dainese back protectors.

**This post was edited on Nov 29th 2017 at 4:49:12am
Nov 29 2017 4:42AM
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clorox
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LeeroyjenkinsWhat kind do you use? I think I'm definitely getting a pair.

I had the Poc VPD 2.0 Vest. Super comfortable and saved me a lot of times.
Nov 29 2017 6:32AM
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ahshit
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mystery3I was looking at these recently and am curious about the fit...what size are you wearing and how big are you if you don't mind me asking?


I'm 6 foot and wearing the medium, the large would fit me better though
Nov 29 2017 8:53AM
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s-hand
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I have the Slytech BackPro NoShock XT Naked (the blue one with the holes). It is amazing. Super comfy. After being on my back for 5 minutes the material heats up and softens and shapes to the curve of my back. At that point, I cannot even feel that I am wearing it anymore. Apparently it hardens back up in the event of an impact.
Nov 29 2017 6:30PM
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