Snowboard Protection

Snowboard protection: back protectors, shorts, knee pads, and wrist guards

Essential protections to ride safely

Snowboarding, like skiing, involves risks. A fall can quickly have serious consequences. That is why it is essential to equip yourself with suitable snowboard protections. Whether it is a Scott back protector, reinforced protective shorts, Burton wrist guards, or knee pads, each element plays a crucial role in injury prevention.

Why wear protections?

No snowboarder, beginner or expert, is immune to accidents. Protections allow you to:

• Absorb shocks during a fall
• Protect exposed joints
• Reduce the risk of fractures or trauma

For example, a Rossignol back protector can prevent serious back injuries in a violent fall. Likewise, wrist guards are very useful in snowboarding, where falls on the hands are frequent.

Back protectors: spine protection

The back protector is probably the most important protection for the back. Whether rigid or flexible, it absorbs impacts and protects the spine. Scott and Rossignol back protectors stand out for their comfort and effectiveness. Some take the form of vests with straps, others are inserted under the technical jacket. All comply with CE protection standards.

Protective shorts: ideal for falls on the hips

In freestyle snowboarding or for beginners, falls on the buttocks or tailbone are common. Protective shorts offer reinforcement on these sensitive areas thanks to foams or D3O plates, a material that hardens on impact. Discreet and comfortable, they are easily worn under ski pants.

Knee pads: valuable in freestyle and for novices

Burton knee pads are designed for riders seeking effective protection without sacrificing freedom of movement. They are highly recommended for beginners as well as park, mogul, or slalom enthusiasts. They prevent direct trauma but also twists.

Wrist guards: an often forgotten essential

Burton wrist guards stabilize wrist joints during forward falls, frequent in snowboarding. They prevent fractures and sprains by limiting excessive movements. Compatible with most gloves, they are highly recommended for children and occasional riders.

How to choose your snowboard protections well?

• Quality: ensure materials are certified (CE standards, D3O technology...)
• Recognized brand: choosing protections signed Scott, Burton, or Rossignol is a guarantee of reliability
• Adaptation to discipline: freestyle, freeride, all-mountain... needs vary
• Comfort: a good fit is essential to avoid discomfort while riding

Best practices for optimal protection

• Wear protections under technical clothing for better fit
• Maintain elements (ventilation, cleaning, foam inspection...)
• Adapt equipment to the practiced discipline
• Don't forget children, more vulnerable on the slopes
• Complete with a ski helmet for full head protection

Anticipating risks guarantees the pleasure of riding while avoiding injuries. Whether you are a park fan or powder enthusiast, snowboard protections like back protectors, knee pads, or wrist guards are your best allies.

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