 Poster: A snowHead
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I need to get my 16-year-old stepson some kind of back protector. He's massively into park skiing, but has a tendency to overestimate his ability / underestimate the risks, and last season managed to land a big jump on his back and micro fracture 3 vertebrae...
Before that happened I hadn't even thought about back protection, and now that I am, I'm struggling to make sense of the offer. I can't seem to find any kind of overview of the different types of protector, and what the pros and cons of each are. I'm considering the type that looks like an armadillo shell with shoulder straps to avoid making him too hot (he's a very warm person), but I really have no idea where to start.
Any help / insight / recommendations would be much appreciated. Thank you!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@BlueSky, What clothes will he wear under and over it ?
I wear a Slytech one for racing and find it quite hot and I don't get hot normally.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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He normally skis in a base layer, thin fleece and shell jacket, and shell pants...
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I've got one of those protectors going cheap if you're interested.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Fit is everything. Different models will obviously fit differently and being comfortable is key. More so than different styles in my opinion.
Personally I have a Dainese one with flexible plates and like it. It's not too bulky but it is a bit stiff / restrictive although I'm used to it.
The visco elastic ones (e.g POC) allegedly get more comfortable as body heat makes them a bit more conformable. I was just a bit between sizes when I tried them on.
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That’s good to know, thanks.
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As above, the fit is important. Particularly because if it's not nicely snug and comfortable, it's easy to not bother putting it on. Like helmets, they all fit differently and you need to know what suits you
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I've got the Ortovox backpack myself! But stepson doesn't usually wear one, and def not in the park.
Please do report back on the Slytech/Shred one you try... That sounds interesting.
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@BlueSky, tried it today, very comfortable, but very sweaty by the end of the day. That may just be back protectors though and it was reasonably warm today.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Cheers for the feedback!
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