Its a common question. My short answer is you dont need it. Snow doesnt really tear your skin appart and impacts are pretty tame in you ski at resorts.

They can be bulky, hot, expensive and provide little actual protection from twists in articulations and violent impacts. I recommend a backpack with an avalanche shovel inside to soften blows to the back if you are hucking. Same level of protection, fraction of the cost.

For lower body blows such as hips and ass, I wouldnt recommend anything but soft kneel pads and a mouth guard to prevent concussions on huge hucks.

In the park, jumps are perfectly groomed and if the angles are correct, practice and progression is the best way not to get hurt.

freestyler540Its a common question. My short answer is you dont need it. Snow doesnt really tear your skin appart and impacts are pretty tame in you ski at resorts.

They can be bulky, hot, expensive and provide little actual protection from twists in articulations and violent impacts. I recommend a backpack with an avalanche shovel inside to soften blows to the back if you are hucking. Same level of protection, fraction of the cost.

For lower body blows such as hips and ass, I wouldnt recommend anything but soft kneel pads and a mouth guard to prevent concussions on huge hucks.

In the park, jumps are perfectly groomed and if the angles are correct, practice and progression is the best way not to get hurt.

I've been recently thinking about hip and tailbone pads. I bought a helmet this year I might wear on occasion if I'm really huckin it but I saw harlaut picked up a sponsor from a spins protector company so it got me thinking if people actually where these and if so does it help a lot.

Watty21I've been recently thinking about hip and tailbone pads. I bought a helmet this year I might wear on occasion if I'm really huckin it but I saw harlaut picked up a sponsor from a spins protector company so it got me thinking if people actually where these and if so does it help a lot.

Spine protectors help spread the impact energy around the back onto the muscles and prevent the spine from curving backwards too far. Even though it looks like a great idea, it might help against serious back injuries, but I never hear stories like "if I didnt have my back/tailbone or hip protector, I wouldnt be talking to you right now" stories (although there maybe some)

Second part is marketing. Just like red bull try to market the stuff as "drink it and you will huck better". He is payed to wear and endorse the product. It doesnt give him extra powers or reduce pain of falling to minimum, but can influence confidence like how I feel better with a helmet.

Im not saying dont buy it, I am just talking through experience. The helmet is a great idea to wear because its proven to reduce blows to the head. It doesnt protect you in some cases, but its better than 2 beenes. unless you bought a helmet at wal mart, a good helmet also non restrictive and most ventilation problems have been solved.

Ive seen quite a few riders in BC ride with protector and swearing by it. They are also intermediate riders though.

Another example is dh biking gear. Ive spent over 500$ for the whole kit and ended ditching it all except helmet and shin pads. The other gear was bulky and did not provide any extra protection over the years.

If you are going to get the armor, thats in gear talk you should ask that question

freestyler540Spine protectors help spread the impact energy around the back onto the muscles and prevent the spine from curving backwards too far. Even though it looks like a great idea, it might help against serious back injuries, but I never hear stories like "if I didnt have my back/tailbone or hip protector, I wouldnt be talking to you right now" stories (although there maybe some)

Second part is marketing. Just like red bull try to market the stuff as "drink it and you will huck better". He is payed to wear and endorse the product. It doesnt give him extra powers or reduce pain of falling to minimum, but can influence confidence like how I feel better with a helmet.

Im not saying dont buy it, I am just talking through experience. The helmet is a great idea to wear because its proven to reduce blows to the head. It doesnt protect you in some cases, but its better than 2 beenes. unless you bought a helmet at wal mart, a good helmet also non restrictive and most ventilation problems have been solved.

Ive seen quite a few riders in BC ride with protector and swearing by it. They are also intermediate riders though.

Another example is dh biking gear. Ive spent over 500$ for the whole kit and ended ditching it all except helmet and shin pads. The other gear was bulky and did not provide any extra protection over the years.

If you are going to get the armor, thats in gear talk you should ask that question

I appreciate the input. It seemed to me like mostly marketing while doing my own research. I was going to post in gear talk but felt like it might have been over looked and I wanted some real answers.

i ski just with hippads and have been glad i wore them a few time when hipchecking boilerplate icepatches in the fridge. but its pretty much up to yourself, i've been a fan of the d3o soft padding used in hip and backprotectors because they fit snuggly and don't bother while skiing. although i don't really believe they will do much in case of a big crash, it's more of a confidence thing for me.

Oh yea. This thing has saved my back a few times. It's not hot and does not restrict movement.

freestyler540Its a common question. My short answer is you dont need it. Snow doesnt really tear your skin appart and impacts are pretty tame in you ski at resorts.

They can be bulky, hot, expensive and provide little actual protection from twists in articulations and violent impacts. I recommend a backpack with an avalanche shovel inside to soften blows to the back if you are hucking. Same level of protection, fraction of the cost.

For lower body blows such as hips and ass, I wouldnt recommend anything but soft kneel pads and a mouth guard to prevent concussions on huge hucks.

In the park, jumps are perfectly groomed and if the angles are correct, practice and progression is the best way not to get hurt.

Pretty sure mouth guards preventing concussions is nothing more than a misconception.

If you are on the ice coast hip pads can be life savers, nothing more annoying than not being able to sit or walk because your entire hip/ ass region has been bruised for the last couple months.

freestyler540Its a common question. My short answer is you dont need it. Snow doesnt really tear your skin appart and impacts are pretty tame in you ski at resorts.

They can be bulky, hot, expensive and provide little actual protection from twists in articulations and violent impacts. I recommend a backpack with an avalanche shovel inside to soften blows to the back if you are hucking. Same level of protection, fraction of the cost.

For lower body blows such as hips and ass, I wouldnt recommend anything but soft kneel pads and a mouth guard to prevent concussions on huge hucks.

In the park, jumps are perfectly groomed and if the angles are correct, practice and progression is the best way not to get hurt.

You recommend a backpack with an avi shovel in it, instead of a spine protector?

I would much rather land on my spine protector, rather then my metal avi shovel.

I have used the upper body armor from Demon. Works well, keeps me warm, and not very bulky. Will it protect me agains catastrophic spine injuries, probably not....but it will provide some level of protection against most falls.

I just bought my first set. i am planing to use my shorts everyday, and my back protecter for comps, and pow days when i want to go huck.

freestyler540Its a common question. My short answer is you dont need it. Snow doesnt really tear your skin appart and impacts are pretty tame in you ski at resorts.

Tell that to the permanent flesh damage I did to my thigh last December.

Impact shorts help a lot on hip checks to tubes or ice.

Watty21I've been recently thinking about hip and tailbone pads. I bought a helmet this year I might wear on occasion if I'm really huckin it but I saw harlaut picked up a sponsor from a spins protector company so it got me thinking if people actually where these and if so does it help a lot.

you're thinking of buying hip pads but will maybe only wear your helmet on occasion? wtf

Jon_Tafferyou're thinking of buying hip pads but will maybe only wear your helmet on occasion? wtf

Yeah meaning I'm not going to wear my helmet while cruising around the mountain. I'll wear it in the park. That's why one of my questions was about comfort because I'm wondering if you can wear hip pads all day and not notice them. Clown.

OP look up G-form hip pads.

Watty21Yeah meaning I'm not going to wear my helmet while cruising around the mountain. I'll wear it in the park. That's why one of my questions was about comfort because I'm wondering if you can wear hip pads all day and not notice them. Clown.

You do realize that a fatal accident can happen whether you're skiing park or not, right? They're called accidents for a reason

Jon_TafferYou do realize that a fatal accident can happen whether you're skiing park or not, right? They're called accidents for a reason

Nope I had no clue. Thanks though.

boppinOP look up G-form hip pads.

Thanks dude looking them up right now!