Snowboard and ski protection is our guide. Protection for a snowboarder: helmets, clothing, overview of manufacturers and reviews Snowboard back protection

Often under impression people forget about safety. But after many falls, they begin to experience pain caused by abrasions. For this reason, snowboard protection should be a priority in advance in order to choose it correctly.

Equipment selection

As a rule, limbs, back and coccyx suffer from falls. These are quite painful places, because all the force of the blow is directed to them. It is possible to suffer while driving, for this it is not necessary to be a beginner. Poorly prepared slope, hidden protruding stone or weather may interfere with your journey, causing injury.

Beginners rarely approach the choice of protection with due attention. They ride at low speeds and actively hit the snow, which, after frequent repetitions, can cause severe abrasions. You can choose both complex and selective snowboard equipment.

Protective shorts

Such products are on the market for the protection of the femoral area. They are made in the form of shorts with special inserts. The blow is taken by elements made of hard plastic. They also come in elastic synthetics and are placed in areas where injuries are most common. In addition, snowboard shorts provide additional insulation for the buttocks, which is useful on the lift, where the benches are usually wet and cold.

Also, snowboarder shorts don't have to be expensive. High price does not always mean corresponding quality. It is necessary to individually check each model for defects and the thickness of the product. The seam should not stand out from the general material, and the equipment itself should not be chosen too thick.

From knee and wrist injuries

The use of knee pads is used in different types sports. Usually they are made of hard plastic and softener, which take all the force of the impact. They are also often complemented by protective layers on the sides. Today there are three types of fastening of such products:

Velcro. The most budget option, which is more suitable for beginners. It does not provide full protection, and upon impact, the base of the attachment may shift, exposing parts of the body to damage;
stockings. They are worn completely on the leg, they are more reliable equipment. True, this type of protection looks more cumbersome;
strappy stockings. A fairly expensive option that gives a greater level of protection.

Also, among the softening elements, foam rubber often appears. You need to choose them on your own. At a beginner level, you can get by with budget models. Wrist warning against strikes is created with special gloves. Inside them is an iron or plastic plate, closed in a soft case. When falling, there is practically no pain, and the wrist remains intact.

Snowboard shin guards are often paired with knee guards. Such equipment is often used by athletes who practice extreme skiing. Slalom elongated knee pads are a good option.

Options for the more experienced

How longer man rides, the higher its speed. Experienced riders fall somewhat less often, but their falls are characterized by more dangerous consequences. It is not uncommon for snowboarders themselves to collide with each other on the descents or go astray, which raises the risk of serious fractures.

Usually, during a leisurely movement, the risk of head injury is extremely low, but it grows several times with an increase in speed. It is the helmet that helps to properly protect a person from such dangerous injuries. The principle of operation of such equipment is similar: a solid material (plastic) takes the brunt. Of course the helmet has heavy weight and can be inconvenient, but its benefits are worth it.

Also a positive feature of such an accessory is protection from the cold. In severe frosts, its soft layer forms insulation against strong winds. Many wear a hat under such equipment, but because of this, the helmet does not receive proper fixation and can move when moving, and this already increases injuries. If the size of the equipment does not match the physiological characteristics of a person, only then a hat can come in handy.

Protect your face and back

In such cases, it is correct to use a special mask. It is able to protect the snowboarder from getting into the eyes and face of hard snow flakes and headwinds. This is especially felt at high speed. The mask is not often chosen due to the opinion that it reduces the natural viewing angle, but right choice equipment will not have such shortcomings. It is important on the density of wearing a mask. It should not have any tangible gaps.

Riding more experienced riders requires increased back protection. To prevent injuries, manufacturers produce special plates that are attached to the back with straps. They may look like moving parts on the vest. Such inserts have a rigid design and prevent back injuries.

Such equipment was called "turtle" because its shape is similar to the shell of this animal.

The snowboard tortoise guard is ergonomically shaped to follow all curves at the spine and front of the body. When using such equipment, it becomes impossible to sharply bend the back during a fall. And also the athlete's body is reliably protected from damage that occurs as a result of a collision with solid objects.

Such protection is capable of distributing the impact force over the entire back, which significantly reduces the likelihood of serious problems with the spine, ranging from a banal bruise to a fracture that will lead to disability. Still, security has a price, and no matter how high it may seem to you, it must be paid, because restoring your health will be much more difficult.

No matter how experienced a snowboarder is, back protection is a must. Relying on luck when it comes to safety and health is not worth it.

Protection for the back "turtle" can be of the following types:

The flexible protection includes plastic plates that do not interfere with the movements of the athlete, so he can freely perform back tilts in different directions. Such equipment is well suited for freestyle lovers.
The hard version of protection is created from the same materials as the previous version. But in the design there is a metal reinforcement, which not only increases the level of protection, but also limits the movement of the athlete.
Built-in protection is found in jackets and backpacks. Such equipment is an innovative solution that has recently become available to the public. The solution is interesting, but not particularly reliable, since the protection will only work if it fits well and is firmly attached to the body. It is difficult to achieve this effect with a backpack, as well as with a jacket. Therefore, you should not experiment and risk your health by choosing protection, the reliability of which is in doubt.
Comprehensive protection is presented in the form of an element of clothing, the design of which resembles a vest. This vest implements combinations consisting of various protective elements. The simplest option is presented in the form of a vest with a "turtle" and overlays in the elbows and chest. When creating more expensive models, “turtle” back protection is used, inserts in the collarbone area, a supporting system in the form of a lumbar belt, inserts of varying degrees of rigidity for the chest and shoulders.

Modern snowboard protection offers a wide range of products that provide comprehensive protection. Their selection should take place in an individual form so that there are no gaps or poor-quality fastening. This is a necessary measure to prevent injury on a fast descent.

Beginners often neglect protective equipment, but it is important to provide yourself with a complete set of equipment from the very beginning of skiing, gradually improving it with more advanced models. This will keep you healthy on the descent.

Protection for snowboarders helps the athlete, when skiing, mentally tune in to a difficult trick or descent. On the website and in Trajectory retail stores, protective equipment is presented by such famous brands as Burton and Dainese, as well as G-Form, Biont, Komperdell and others. You can purchase a complete set of snowboard protection from us - from the top of your head to your toes. The catalog contains men's, women's and universal equipment, as well as protection for children.

Areas of protection and equipment

First of all, beginner riders should take care of the protection of the coccyx, wrists and knees, since these are the points in the learning process that account for the most falls. Therefore, a set of protection for snowboarders of the “beginner” level for skiing looks like this:

shorts or pants;
knee pads (in the case of shorts);
wrist protection for snowboard gloves.

Shorts and pants, among other things, reduce the risk of injury and bruising also from the hips. And, for example, the Biont and DaineseKid models also have pads in the buttocks and lower back.

Looking for protective gear for the pros? A set of snowboard protection will depend, among other things, on the style of skiing. So, for freestyle and jibbing, maximum protection is important. Here you should pay attention to the Dainese jackets, which work on the comprehensive protection of the entire torso. Polypropylene protectors are located in four zones:

shoulders;
forearm;
elbows;
rib cage

To this are added more rigid plates along the spine and an aluminum honeycomb core.

It is also worth considering the brand's vests and G-Form T-shirts. T-shirts can be used as a base layer. They, due to special shields, allow you to dampen the shock load in the area of the shoulders, collarbones, chest and ribs. But to protect the snowboarder from the back, in this case, you need to buy a shell.

For professional athletes it is important to remember the pelvic bones and the coccyx, so back to the pants and shorts. And grabs without risk to the wrists will allow you to make Burton gloves.

It is rare on the Internet where you can find such a choice of snowboard protection as on the Trajectory website. We are always happy to help you find snowboarding gear and equipment. Order snowboard protection online and receive your order in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian cities, as well as in Belarus and Kazakhstan.

They call it a snowboard olympic look sport, which consists in descending from mountains and slopes covered with snow on a snowboard. At first, these competitions were held only in winter, but some extreme sportsmen have learned to descend from sandy slopes in summer (sandboarding).

Very often, athletes ride on unprepared tracks at great speed. That is why they use various equipment to protect themselves from injury - helmets, equipment for arms, legs, joints, backs.

In 1998, in Nagano, during the Olympic competitions, snowboarding was included in the Olympic program for the first time.

Thoughts on protection

Protection for a snowboarder is very important - it is the first thing a wise rider acquires. Going out on the slope for the first time, many people forget about knee pads and helmets. They think that such an amazing event will not be spoiled by anything. After repeated falls, the broken parts of the body begin to hurt in athletes. As a rule, the first thought about equipment appears at this moment.

Those who have already been injured during training begin to think about protection in advance. They don't look back at skillful buddies who ride without a helmet or damage. And rightly so: protection for the snowboarder provides the athlete with the pleasure of riding. Equipped riders do not need to heal bruises.

Protection for the beginner snowboarder

Wondering if tailbone protection is important for snowboarders? When purchasing equipment, many people do not want to spend a lot of money. They don't know if they will like snowboarding, if they have enough money, spirit and time to continue. Therefore, we will now determine the minimum cost of equipment for beginners, taking into account the safety and maximum pleasure received from skiing.

Amateur training is carried out at ultra-low speeds with a huge number of falls from a height of average height. Riders primarily land on the following body parts:

wrists (instinctively, all athletes fall on their arms extended forward);
knees (during learning to ride on the front edge);
buttocks (during learning to ski on the back edge).

Therefore, protection for the snowboarder must protect what is most injured.

knee pads

Knee pads are special knee pads. This equipment, as a rule, consists of a cup made of hard plastic. It is she who takes over the basic striking force. In accordance with the version, the product can be equipped with soft inserts made of foam material, which are placed below, above and on the sides of the knee.

The knee pad is attached in three ways:

Straps below and above the knee - a budget option. Such a mount is not considered reliable, it can move during a side impact and fail to fulfill its purpose. Suitable for snowboarding enthusiasts riding at a minimum speed.
Stocking. Here, the elbow is located in the middle of the fabric tube, which is equipped with various inserts. This modification is more reliable than the previous one, but has a very clumsy appearance.
hybrid way. IN this case the stocking is fastened with straps to the top and bottom of the knee. This is the most expensive and reliable option.

It is necessary to note the magnificent modernization of the rigid knee pads, which are inclusions of elastic raw materials placed between the plastic cup and the knee. It can be foam rubber or other raw materials that soften the blow and take on its power. Some riders use pieces of fluffy polyethylene. After two or three workouts, they split lengthwise due to falls. But landing on them is very pleasant, as they are soft and comfortable.

Knee pads cost from 700 to 2500 rubles and more. Those who are going to try snowboarding for the first time can use equipment for volleyball or rollerblading.

Non-core products are popular due to their thickness. The most chubby volleyball knee pads cost about 300 rubles - this is not the highest fee for unbeaten knees.

Wrist guard, shorts

Protection for a snowboarder is necessary to get through the phase of relentless falls. After all, if training is not accompanied by injuries, the athlete learns faster and rides with pleasure.

Protective shorts are called special equipment, equipped with inserts from a variety of materials (hard plastic and elastic synthetics). Such equipment protects the lateral surfaces of the thighs and tailbone from injuries, it is comfortable to sit on the lift in it, especially if it is wet. Shorts cost from 1600 to 3500 rubles, depending on the raw materials and the number of protective inserts, the thickness of the protection, the manufacturer and design. Of course, more expensive does not mean better. It is known that Russian enterprises create effective products at an affordable price. Choosing this product, you need to focus on convenience, thickness, quality of seams.
Wrist protection consists of one or two plates placed in a case. They are made of plastic or steel and are attached to the hand in the form of a fingerless glove. This protection for snowboarders plays a very important role, as it fixes the hand and prevents it from excessive arching. In fact, this equipment prevents dislocations and fractures. The plates are invisible under the glove and are very comfortable. Their price is small - from 600 rubles, and it is known that efficiency does not depend on cost.

As a result, protection for novice snowboarders costs about 3,000 rubles. If you take some things from friends, it is much cheaper.

Protection for aces

By increasing speed, athletes increase the risk of injury. Of course, they rarely fall, but critically, there are collisions at speed with other snowboarders, and even with skiers. To stay healthy during training, riders stock up on extra gear.

In protection for snowboarding, professionals prefer a helmet. It is known that at low speed it is almost impossible to fall and injure your head. At an impressive speed, it can be smashed thoroughly. A helmet often saves you from trouble. It is made of hard plastic, which is able to absorb all the power of the push and prevent concussion. Most cases prove its real effectiveness.

Helmet neglect

Many snowboarders neglect their helmets and therefore their safety. They say that the product has too much mass, so it is uncomfortable. But when they go to the mountains, they get it anyway, because they don’t want to go to the hospital.

It is known that there are many cheap models of lightweight helmets. For example, the Head version has a mass of only 365 grams, while being very convenient and inexpensive.

Some athletes say they look ugly with a helmet on. Today you can find a product that will create an unforgettable style for the rider. You can choose a helmet to match the color of your eyes, hair, suit... When you are protected, you can move mountains!

Useful property of a helmet

The helmet has one more useful property: it warms the head in windy and frosty weather. Riders often ask the question: “Can I wear a hat under a helmet?” Many people know that because of it, a helmet can move when it falls.

Of course, you can wear a headgear under protection without losing safety, provided that it sits securely and comfortably on you. The hat also softens the impact when falling, because it is an additional layer. If the helmet worn on it moves, you need to purchase a different size or model.

In stores that sell snowboard protection (helmets, clothes), you can find special balaclavas that look like hats or light balaclavas. Sellers often say that helmets can be adjusted in size. This is not bad, but you should not rely on this nuance, because the product should be comfortable and fit snugly to the head.

Audio system

An audio system can be built into the helmet. Its most important purpose is the riders' dialogues during skiing. They are necessary in order to call for help if necessary and not get lost. Use headphones and a walkie-talkie for this.

Unfortunately, many athletes use this feature for other purposes and build a player into the helmet. Thus, they increase the pleasure received from skiing, but reduce safety: the snowboarder begins to be inattentive to the details of the route, the risk of collision and injury increases.

So how do you choose a helmet? When trying on, it is necessary to pay attention to the size and weight of the product (the helmet should fit snugly against the head, but not squeeze it and not disturb the athlete).

Mask

Snowboard protection is, in fact, sold in any sports shop. What is a mask? It protects the eyes and part of the face from snow, head wind and minor mechanical damage. Usually professionals who ride at high speeds need it.

Many people say that the mask is harmful because it reduces the viewing angle. It is wrong to think so. Firstly, this nuance depends on the model of the product. Secondly, the view is narrowed due to snow and air currents entering the eyes, and not due to poor equipment.

Under the helmet, the mask is selected so that there is no gap between the products. For example, the Head helmet is great only with a Scott mask.

Visor

It is known that the visor with which the mask is equipped has a large number of characteristics: contrast, color, light transmission, sharpness, viewing angle, and so on.

There are two types of visors:

Spherical. In it, the reflection blurs to a circle with the effect of the “eye of a fish”. Spherical masks provide a wide viewing angle and are considered the best for vision: they do not distort the image, as they form a sphere around the eye. They are expensive.
Cylindrical. Here the reflection resembles the outer surface of a cylinder, as it is stretched vertically. This product can be purchased at a low price.

Sellers may recommend mask models equipped with interchangeable visors. In general, it is very difficult to choose a visor for a certain mask model (usually outdated), it is cheaper to buy a new one. Therefore, it is better to buy a good product the first time, rather than changing visors.

Back protection

What is a snowboarder's back protector? It is used by professionals who ride at high speed. Indeed, on crowded slopes, when performing tricks, you can collide with colleagues and fly several meters.

Back equipment is made in different versions. The simplest, but quite effective, is the placement of several movable plates on the straps and a wide waist belt. It is inexpensive and effective protection. A more expensive example is equipped with plates attached to the back with a thin fabric vest. This equipment is also part of the “turtle”, which protects the chest and arms of the athlete from injury.

Previously, this product was made of hard plastic. Today, lighter raw materials are used, resembling foam. It is very soft, but at the moment of impact it becomes hard. Many riders do not dare to use this option, so they ride in plastic.

Before purchasing, be sure to try on the back protection, it should sit tight and not move under pressure. In general, any product may seem comfortable, but not fit the figure, so you need to look for a comfortable model.

Chest protection

It is impossible to tell everything about snowboard protection, but we will try to make out highlights. In order to go down the mountain on a simple soft snowboard, many wear a chest protector. At high speed, the slightest mistake, a stone on the track, or incorrect weight distribution can cause a rider to fall. To ride a couple of tens of meters by inertia on your own chest is not a pleasant test.

A small addition made in the form of a "turtle" or a protective vest helps the athlete feel safe and confident at any speed and not be afraid of injury.

Technologies and manufacturers

Snowboard protection is made using various technologies. For example, comfortable and soft knee pads become hard at the moment of impact. Technology comes from different areas, a lot has been borrowed from motorcyclists.

When purchasing a product, you can specify the manufacturer's brand: Rossignol, Uvex, Red, Burton. Well-known companies always have expensive products.

In general, it is interesting for everyone to see how any technology works to protect a snowboarder, everyone chooses their own option. Someone prefers brands, someone prefers price. Some do not like Dainese products: they say that this company makes heavy helmets and frivolous knee pads. But this enterprise is the market leader in protection, primarily motorcycle protection. In general, they usually pay attention to how the equipment is made and whether it sits comfortably. It must be remembered that the presence of equipment is much better than its absence.

How to choose the right snowboard protection skiing. What are the different types of protection? With the help of what technologies it is produced. You will find answers to all these questions in this article. This article will be especially useful for beginners who only dream of their first trip to the mountains. They have seen enough of how professionals perform fascinating tricks and, most likely, dream of repeating them. However, the most important thing to remember about protection, because the risk of injury is very high.

Snowboard protection - choose shorts

A day after trying to learn how to snowboard, what associations does a beginner have? Of course, pain sensation in the soft part of the human body. Often this part of the body gets the most, all the falls fall on it. How to cope with this, if without falling anywhere? Purchase protective snowboard shorts - many refer to them as butt protection. These shorts are made of special materials that soften and distribute impact. And a clear plus will be that it will become warmer in shorts to sit on the snow or on the lift.

Tailbone protector for snowboarders and skiers

There are the following types of protection:

Made with soft inserts. They are very light, they are completely invisible under clothing. And also it is a very budget option, but it does not protect very well from impact. Soft inserts soften the blow quite a bit.
Made with hard inserts. This option is already much more expensive than the previous one. In them, even the outer area of the soft elements is covered with hard plastic, this helps to distribute the load from the impact. The plates are located in places vulnerable to falling. Usually, additional plates are protected: the outer part of the thighs, back, coccygeal bones.
Made with modern materials. The usual hard plastic has been replaced by new elements of their latest materials. They represent a special elastic and soft protective components, when applied to them strong impact- they protect like a solid object. Such protection is usually installed in the most vulnerable places to injury.

The back protector distributes the force of the impact in the event of a fall and prevents back injury. After all, no one wants to earn a fracture of the spine or a severe bruise?

Back protection comes in the following varieties:

flexible. It is made of plastic plates, they allow you to comfortably bend forward, and, of course, limit the backward deflection of the back.
Rigid. It is possible to use similar materials as with a soft, but distinctive property is that with the help of metal fasteners of the structure, the freedom of the back will be greatly reduced. This option is very reliable.
built-in. This type of protection is not the best, because the protection must be tightly and firmly fixed on the back. But a backpack or jacket cannot guarantee this. That is why we advise you to give preference to a non-embedded view.

Choosing a helmet

Without this type of protection, simply nowhere! It should be purchased by everyone involved in this sport. Without a helmet, the risk of getting serious injury increases, so even the most professional riders are constantly wearing a helmet.

How to choose the right helmet? What should you pay attention to? Let's find out!

1. You need to choose the right type of ventilation.

Every helmet has ventilation. Without it, the head in the helmet will sweat, and this will increase the risk of getting hypothermia and overheating.

There are the following types of ventilation:

Active - there are holes in the helmet, they can be opened and closed with a special lever. These helmets are more expensive, but they are much more comfortable.
Passive - holes are built into such a helmet, but there are no levers. These helmets are cheaper than active ones.

2. Helmet weight.

With a heavy helmet, the chances of earning a neck injury when falling increase. Only these helmets provide better protection of the skull from stones. With a light blow, the probability of damage decreases, and with a dangerous blow, it is unlikely to protect the skull well. You need to choose a helmet depending on what kind of physique you have.

3. "Landing" of the helmet.

A properly fitted helmet fits snugly on the head and does not press. Also, the helmet strap should not hang out, should not create uncomfortable sensations (push). You need to try it on your head, without a hat. However, you can use a balaclava.

4. Purchase a balaclava.

Well suited made of fleece. There is a huge selection of these balaclavas, there are both very warm and for spring. It is warmer with it, and also the helmet will not rub and excess moisture will not get on the head. And the helmet will not smell unpleasant, and it will be very easy to wash. A balaclava is a must.

5. Mask and helmet.

Masks and a helmet are interconnected things. It's easier to choose a helmet, and to him already a mask. The mask should not press and there should be no space between it and the helmet.

Knee pads and elbow pads

Knee protection

Athletes very often damage the cup of the knee or knee ligaments, and to avoid injury, you need to use protection on the knees. This protection is often combined with shin protection.

There are also special options for those who have already injured their knees. They can purchase orthopedic knee pads. However, this is not the most budget option, but is there anything more expensive than health? After all, this protection reduces the load on the knee when skiing.

Elbow protection

Although elbow injuries are far from the most common, you still cannot forget about safety. If you fall on your side, you can easily injure your elbow.

Often people try to cushion the fall with their hands and such attempts lead to injury to the hands and wrists. These injuries are the most common among such athletes.