Best tailbone protection is? azzpadz? - Snowboarding Forum

181 · 12-20-2010, 05:51 PM

So is it more or less a consensus that Azzpadz are the best tailbone protection? I'm not really concerned with hip or thigh pads, just tailbone protection

To those who wear the azzpadz, what size should I get? I have a 32" waist and I'm 5'11" 175lbs. I Want them to fit snug but provide full protection.

Is there any other product I should look at that uses a hard plastic shell backed by foam?

Tarzanman · 12-20-2010, 06:18 PM

Yes, the Demon Hardtail shorts

I think they use a gel instead of a foam pad

slyder · 12-20-2010, 08:40 PM

I also have azzpadz and I own Skeletools

I switch off between both depending on what I am trying to learn. I like both as well, azzpadz are just a little more UN-comfortable on the chair.

-Slyder

Triple8Sol · 12-20-2010, 08:42 PM

I've been using the R.E.D. total impact shorts the last couple yrs after a tailbone injury. They've worked well so far.

This site shows 360° pics: RED d3o Total Impact Padded Shorts for Men, 2011

181 · 12-20-2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slyder

I also have azzpadz and I own Skeletools

I switch off between both depending on what I am trying to learn. I like both as well, azzpadz are just a little more UN-comfortable on the chair.

-Slyder

If you were to say one offered more tailbone protection which would it be? Do they both have hard plastic and foam? Why do you say the asspadz are more uncomfortable? Thanks!!!

slyder · 12-20-2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 181

If you were to say one offered more tailbone protection which would it be? Do they both have hard plastic and foam? Why do you say the asspadz are more uncomfortable? Thanks!!!

Honestly I think they are the same. Skeletools covered more of my arse with a larger pad and thinner plastic. Azzpadz covered a smaller area but had a harder plastic piece.
They both have plastic but as stated above a little different in design.

They Azzpadz aren't uncomfortable to say. They have a large plastic piece and it makes it a bit uncomfortable on the chair lift. It sometimes shifts around while on the lift. The skeletools use compression shorts that the pads slide into. I bought extra pads and depending on my day I double them up.

Either one would work great, like I mentioned before I still use both.
Everyday riding Azzpadz
New tricks Skeletools

Not sure I helped but my thoughts non-the-less.
-Slyder

slyder · 12-21-2010, 06:06 AM

If I get some free time I'll try to snap a few pics of the 2 for comparison reasons.

-Slyder

181 · 12-21-2010, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slyder

If I get some free time I'll try to snap a few pics of the 2 for comparison reasons.

-Slyder

That would be great. Thanks a bunch man.

neednsnow · 12-21-2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 181

So is it more or less a consensus that Azzpadz are the best tailbone protection?

The best protection is not falling!

ev13wt · 12-21-2010, 02:27 PM

Hands down the best protection gear is Dianese.

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12-20-2010, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tarzanman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,394	Yes, the Demon Hardtail shorts I think they use a gel instead of a foam pad

12-20-2010, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
slyder Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Suburbs Posts: 1,922	I also have azzpadz and I own Skeletools I switch off between both depending on what I am trying to learn. I like both as well, azzpadz are just a little more UN-comfortable on the chair. -Slyder

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slyder Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Suburbs Posts: 1,922	If I get some free time I'll try to snap a few pics of the 2 for comparison reasons. -Slyder

12-21-2010, 02:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
ev13wt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 446	Hands down the best protection gear is Dianese.