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Back Protectors

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Skibumsmith
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Safety first right. So when is it time to invest in a back protector?
I'm 17 and consider myself a pretty aggresive skier. I like hucking shit. 30 and 40 foot drops on a good day. I don't go into the park that often (our park sucks) and I can't slide rails. Switch 3's and 7's are my best tricks in the park. I can do backflips and fronts in the BC and would like to start doing inverts off cliffs and bring them into the park as well.

Has anyone else bought a back protector and how ofter do you use it?

Nov 26 2008 6:28PM
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JEWbacca
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POC makes a really good one. i suggest it.
Nov 26 2008 6:30PM
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c-j-s
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buy one
i bought 1 and i have been so happy it has been there i swear if i wasent for my back guard i would be in hospital
Nov 26 2008 6:31PM
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spliff.Life
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i dont know anyone who uses one
Nov 26 2008 7:12PM
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Elg
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I would recommend one of you're hucking cliffs at that size, and really considdering doing inverts off of them. If you land back seat on a hard landing, or hit a rock, your back will most likely break and you might end up paralyzed.

Most back protectors feel like a really light backpack, and i doubt youll notice any weight problems with them. after the first few runs wearing one ou wont even know its there.

Not only do they add a solid layer of hard material to your back, but they also spread the inpact from hard landings all over your back instead of just one spot. They also stop your back from bending too far back when you're landing on your back on a rail in the park or maybe a log or a rock in the backcountry.
Nov 26 2008 7:54PM
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patrickstar
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i know people that use them for dh biking which is probably very useful
Nov 26 2008 8:05PM
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ArmadaSkisUK
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www.forefieldbodyarmour.com

used by motorcyclists first, they crash into barriers at 80mph stand up and walk away wearing this shit, watch out for a product vide from them soon on www.unity-productions.co.uk
Nov 26 2008 8:05PM
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Eric.S
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POC is the best hands down. I posted a question just like yours about month ago but nobody was of two much help so I found POC and ordered the mesh vest spine gaurd and was it amazing. A little pricey but It was defently worth it. After one fall on a hand rail after freash snow right on my back I was satisfied. I honestly forget Im wearing it after a bit.

Nov 26 2008 9:01PM
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A.R.
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^ yeah im thinking of grabbing the poc bug one..... been looking at it for a while now.
Nov 26 2008 9:55PM
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flyingfishy
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Smart decision.  The spinal cord is just a long piece of your brain that runs down to your butt.  It took me a life-changing injury to figure that out.  Way to think ahead bro.
Nov 26 2008 11:04PM
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hedgehog
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I have the demon flexforce pro high and low shirt and pants, has thick foam and hard plastic over the foam. i havent seen these other ones that people are mentioning and they might be better.


got mine at www.dogfunk.com



or heres one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/Demon-Padded-Sport-Jacket-Size-XL-NEW-Bike-Snow-Board_W0QQitemZ190266380009
Nov 27 2008 12:21AM
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Jballz
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no you dont want poc, there are back protectors from dianessie that cost way less and offer the same proection, same thing with scott. if you want to be able to ride the chair comfortably go with the slytech. its what i use and after 10 minutes or so it molds to your body, also its cheaper than poc
Nov 27 2008 3:22AM
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hedgehog
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Jballz, can you post a link of the one you're talking about ? idl ike to upgrade myself
Nov 27 2008 11:34AM
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Skibumsmith
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bump
Nov 27 2008 6:25PM
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Shifties4Dayz
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poc bug series back armor FTW. its actually more comfortable than you would expect.
Dec 10 2008 6:50AM
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A.R.
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sweet. im definately going to pick up a receptor bug series back protector after hearing all of the positive reviews in this thread. thanks alot for the input guys. hopefully the thread creator appreciates it too lol
Dec 10 2008 10:07AM
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Skibumsmith
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^I do appreciate it. After all the good input I'm asking for a POC spine ergo BUG for christmas.
Dec 11 2008 3:28PM
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h_bar
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i dont know anyone who doesnt use one
Dec 11 2008 4:24PM
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Jballz
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http://www.peakskishop.com/product_info.php?products_id=409&osCsid=42e6222c479961239d79f8bac5ccd761
Dec 11 2008 7:33PM
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dwilmot
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This is my pick. No question. Unbelievable stuff here.

http://www.sixsixone.com/Products_661Snow.aspx
Dec 12 2008 6:12AM
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