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POC Spine VPD 2.0 vs VPD air thoughts?

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backbarvey
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I need a new vest and was just wondering who's had experience with either of these vests? Seen a bit of info on the air but not sure which one to go for based on performance and comfortability, 2.0 back protection looks a touch more burly but any real world experience would be welcome.

https://www.pocsports.com/collections/snow-armor-back-protection/products/spine-vpd-air-vest?variant=37885328818328

https://www.pocsports.com/collections/snow-armor-back-protection/products/spine-vpd-2-0-vest?variant=36049447878808

cheers, Jack
3 years ago
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tominiemenmaa
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POC in general is 5/5 stuff. I've had the VPD Air vest for around 50 ski days. Almost unnoticeable. Well worth the price.
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backbarvey
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Yeh i was leaning towards the air just wondering if that extra protection in the 2.0 is worth the extra money and peace of mind. Thanks man
3 years ago
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dwt802
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Also curious
3 years ago
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tominiemenmaa
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Tried both on, found no reason to go extra bulk & extra cash.

backbarveyYeh i was leaning towards the air just wondering if that extra protection in the 2.0 is worth the extra money and peace of mind. Thanks man
3 years ago
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migidimigi
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The air is the most comfortable back protector i've ever had. I had the original vpd before that and the 2.0 is pretty much same as far as i know. Air is less bulky, super light and comfortable and offer way enough protection for skiing.
i think the real difference is that the 2.0 has higher rating for motorcycling than the air
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backbarvey
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Yeh thats roughly what i could figure out, thanks for the reply. Think ill go for the air and then might get a pair of the vpd shorts with the money saved. Pretty sick of nasty hip bruises from whacking rails
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backbarvey
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migidimigiThe air is the most comfortable back protector i've ever had. I had the original vpd before that and the 2.0 is pretty much same as far as i know. Air is less bulky, super light and comfortable and offer way enough protection for skiing.
i think the real difference is that the 2.0 has higher rating for motorcycling than the air


Just out of interest do you bother with the waist strap or does the vest sit where you want it to without. Looks like the sort of thing thatll ride up an annoying amount
3 years ago
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migidimigi
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backbarveyJust out of interest do you bother with the waist strap or does the vest sit where you want it to without. Looks like the sort of thing thatll ride up an annoying amount


I always use the waist strap, but it is a bit annoying as it creeps up pretty easily. I wouldn't use it without tho, the vest is not that tight that it could stay in place without the strap
3 years ago
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backbarvey
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I was hoping you wouldn't say that, thanks though
3 years ago
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tominiemenmaa
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I don't and the vest stays perfectly in place.
migidimigiI always use the waist strap, but it is a bit annoying as it creeps up pretty easily. I wouldn't use it without tho, the vest is not that tight that it could stay in place without the strap
3 years ago
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backbarvey
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nice, i guess it just depends on sizing of the vest. Thanks for the help dude
3 years ago
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