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Upper body ski protection

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pizzaman69
Posts: 36 - Karma: 3
broke my upper humerus recently and kinda want some padding up there now. I’ve read about how it’s saved some people from what would’be otherwise ended their season. Only thing is it’s expensive. Any padding that’s worked for you? It doesn’t even have to be upper body
Jan 25 2018 8:01PM
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ljackstar
Posts: 114 - Karma: 233
I've heard of some guys wearing motocross padding, but I've personally never seen it myself.
Jan 25 2018 8:06PM
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gucciman7
Posts: 235 - Karma: 2,169
Land on ur feet
Jan 25 2018 9:06PM
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Diento
Posts: 194 - Karma: 618
I have something similar to this: https://www.allsportprotection.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=66100555
Just look for bodyarmor with soft protection but if it had impact on it it hardens straight up.
Mine has upper chest protection/shoulder (can come out) i dont use shoulder and back protection and its super comfy!
Jan 27 2018 4:16AM
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clorox
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Used to use a poc back protector and forgot it on a ski trip and broke my back, idk if it increases confidence, but I'm like 90% sure I would've been fine had I been wearing it. I don't really wear it anymore cause most gnarly skiing I do these days is backcountry and I always have a pack on and that has built in padding. Something for your back makes falls seem way less gnarly, and I'm sure there's plenty of stuff out there that has upper arm protection. Slytech is getting popular too.
Jan 27 2018 7:32AM
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pizzaman69
Posts: 36 - Karma: 3
DientoI have something similar to this: https://www.allsportprotection.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=66100555
Just look for bodyarmor with soft protection but if it had impact on it it hardens straight up.
Mine has upper chest protection/shoulder (can come out) i dont use shoulder and back protection and its super comfy!

Thanks
Jan 27 2018 5:01PM
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pizzaman69
Posts: 36 - Karma: 3
GREEN_BASTARDUsed to use a poc back protector and forgot it on a ski trip and broke my back, idk if it increases confidence, but I'm like 90% sure I would've been fine had I been wearing it. I don't really wear it anymore cause most gnarly skiing I do these days is backcountry and I always have a pack on and that has built in padding. Something for your back makes falls seem way less gnarly, and I'm sure there's plenty of stuff out there that has upper arm protection. Slytech is getting popular too.

Thank you
Jan 27 2018 5:02PM
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iced
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 17,969
what are you skiing through detroit or some native's camp?
Jan 27 2018 5:10PM
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DominatorJacques
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I use one of these and I like it. Saved me several times now.


Here is a funky old video.
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/792386/Dainese-Evolution-Jacket
Jan 27 2018 5:14PM
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bquick222
Posts: 124 - Karma: 364
The only sort of padding I would recommend would be a back protector. If you broke your arm and you aren't in a cast and fully healed/released by your doctor your arm/bone should be as strong if not stronger than before. Its just a mental thing. Its always tough coming back from injuries. Once you get your confidence back you will be fine.
Jan 27 2018 5:15PM
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