Back Protectors for Skiing
Scott AirFlex Junior Vest Back Protection
$199.95 $119.95Rossignol Flexvent Strap SR Back Protector
$156.95Rossignol RPG Vest JR Back Protection
$142.95 $81.95Rossignol Flexcent Strap Junior Back Protector
$154.95Flaxta Behold Junior Back Protector Vest
$171.95 $159.95Salomon FLexcell Pro Womens Back protector
$213.95Sweet Protection Back Protector Vest Junior
$189.95Salomon Flexcell Pro Juniors Back Protector
$156.95Sweet Protection Back Protector
$179.95Atomic Live Shield Junior Backprotector
$129.95 $119.95Salomon Flexcell Juniors Back Protector
$106.95Sweet Protection Back Protector Vest Junior
$189.95Marker Body Vest MAP 2.0 Junior Backprotection
$149.95 $77.95Scott AirFlex Womens Light Vest Back Protection
$269.95 $164.95Scott AirFlex Womens Light Vest Back Protection
$269.95 $164.95Komperdell Super Eco Vest Backprotection
$299.95Komperdell Super Eco Vest Women Backprotection
$299.95Komperdell Super Eco Vest Junior Backprotection
$179.95Atomic Live Shield Backprotector
$179.95Salomon Flexcell Pro Back Protector
$213.95Sweet Protection Men's Back Protector Vest
$229.95Sweet Protection Women's Back Protector Vest
$229.95Rossignol Flexvent Vest SR Back Protector
$199.95Rossignol Flexvent Vest SR Womens Back Protector
$199.95Rossignol Flexvent Vest Junior Back Protector
$156.95Rossignol Flexvent Vest Kids Back Protector
$142.95Wear a Back Protector When Skiing
Back protection for skiing is now widely regarded as a crucial piece of protective gear. While it was once exclusively used by extreme skiers performing risky stunts, it is now adopted by many adults and children on their annual ski holidays. Ski back protectors, also referred to as ski protector vests, are engineered to absorb impacts from falls, prevent injuries from hard or sharp objects, and provide spine protection.
There are two primary types: hard shell back protectors and soft shell back protectors. Hard shell protectors are constructed with robust plastic, such as polycarbonate. Soft shell protectors use a softer, absorbent foam material that is lighter but offers less protection.
How Should A Ski Spine Protector Fit?
Ski back protectors are typically worn directly over the ski base layers, followed by the mid layer and outer layer. Similar to the base layer fit, the back protectors should sit snugly against your body without restricting movement. The top of the padded area should cover the base of the neck and extend down to the tailbone.
Many ski back protectors are certified to a European Safety Standard. You can find this information in the product's specifications as EN-approved 1621-2 (level 1 or 2). The difference between levels 1 and 2 is that the latter provides a higher level of shock absorption. This safety standard is also used for motorcycle back protection.
It’s important to remember that wearing a ski back protector does not make you invincible, but it can significantly reduce or prevent many injuries to one of the most sensitive parts of the body. Your head can be the most vulnerable body part while skiing, so check out our high-quality and certified range of Ski Helmets.