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Back Protectors?

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TheRealEvan.
Posts: 311 - Karma: 9
Im going to Windells this summer and my parents told me not to do anything "crazy" an i told them that that defeats the whole purpose of going to Windells, so they offered to buy me a back protector, but i personally have no experience with anything like that. So if you could give me some information on back protectors like, which ones are the most comfortable, the cheapest, the lightest and just were to get one (online).
Jun 22 2010 9:10PM
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lelandsdad
Posts: 195 - Karma: 332
My son Leland's been using a Scott D30 (soft actifit) back protector for the past 2 seasons. Super light, comfortable and great protection..definitely recommend.

http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/category/wintersports/WintersportsProtection_2014/WintersportsProtectionProtection_2014/#WintersportsProtectionProtectionBodyProtectionSoftshell_2014
Oct 3 2013 7:49AM
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Z-Juice
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Alright I'm now looking at the POC Spine VPD Vest specifically, anyone have experience with this one?
Oct 3 2013 3:12PM
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Z-Juice
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Sorry for another bump, but I'm looking to buy it^ tomorrow. Any words of wisdom would be great!
Oct 4 2013 7:15PM
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AngryGramps
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i have a dianese, and it works really well for DH mtb and pretty well for skiing too.....can ride up a bit but i know three people who have broken their backs and its definitely not something i aspire to do, so back protector it is
Oct 10 2013 12:15AM
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manwiththemetalleg
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Get something that covers as much of you back as possible. My back protector is a little short (i'm 6'5) and I found out the need for well fitted protector this summer, the hard way.

Over rotating on a kicker, i came down on the top of my back / bottom of neck. Luckily my protector was covering this area, saving my spine.

Unluckily my lower back was not completely covered. My ski came off, rolled under me, and i managed to open myself up rather nicely. I luckily missed anything important around there, but needed a heli and an operation to stitch everything back up.

I have a great photo to share, but it might be too messy for here.. hmm
Oct 10 2013 6:22AM
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