Demon or ProTec? - Snowboarding Forum

Atoxa · 03-02-2013, 12:08 PM

Hey, I just bruised my tailbone really bad for the second time, this time on a rainbow box, and I've decided I don't want to be put out of commission for the week for an injury like that. So I'm looking at two different padded shorts, the Demon Snow Flex Force Pro, and the ProTec shorts. Does anybody have any experience with either? thanks.

**Donutz** · 03-02-2013, 04:18 PM

If I may add to this, anyone commenting please indicate if the tailbone protector is hardshell or just foam. I have a pair of pro-tec shorts that are just soft foam pads all around. Completely useless IMO.

jdang307 · 03-02-2013, 04:37 PM

I'll be buying one soon (need a good back protector too)

The Azzpad: Get Your Tailbone Protected with Azzpadz!
Skeletools

Are the two I'm looking at.

Now I need a recco for a good spine protector

mikeg · 03-02-2013, 07:48 PM

My girlfriend loves her azzpad. Completely changed her riding, nearly eliminated the fear of catching a heel edge.

jdang307 · 03-03-2013, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donutz

If I may add to this, anyone commenting please indicate if the tailbone protector is hardshell or just foam. I have a pair of pro-tec shorts that are just soft foam pads all around. Completely useless IMO.

Donutz, these say they have hard plastic in between pads

Vigilante Tech Padded Shorts with Tailbone Shield for Men

accuracy · 03-03-2013, 01:22 PM

i got the azzpadz and skeletools, if you have loose pants you can wear em both.

double · 03-03-2013, 01:48 PM

I have tried azpadz and skeletools but prefer the Dainese Action Shorts. I bit more expensive but I like the extra padding around the waist, saved me a couple times when messing around on hard pack.

Dainese - ACTION SHORT PROTECTION - Multisport Winter - America - Inglese

nzshred · 03-03-2013, 04:47 PM

I've got some Protec IPS. Foam padding. Doesn't have any cheek protection which is an issue for some.

While not really noticeable under any pants, they feel like diapers and don't fit well around the lower thighs. Someone with chunky thighs would fill them better.

For best protection, especially on the tail bone, I'd recommend hard shell protection for sure.

xelxguapo · 03-05-2013, 01:51 PM

I'd go with the Skeletools. I stuffed two pads after busting my tailbone. Then after I recovered, I switched back to 1 pad.

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Atoxa Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 98	Demon or ProTec? Hey, I just bruised my tailbone really bad for the second time, this time on a rainbow box, and I've decided I don't want to be put out of commission for the week for an injury like that. So I'm looking at two different padded shorts, the Demon Snow Flex Force Pro, and the ProTec shorts. Does anybody have any experience with either? thanks.

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Donutz Drunk with power...er beer. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,702 Blog Entries: 177	If I may add to this, anyone commenting please indicate if the tailbone protector is hardshell or just foam. I have a pair of pro-tec shorts that are just soft foam pads all around. Completely useless IMO. __________________ Illegitimi non carborundum I hate the parts between winter...

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double -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 34	I have tried azpadz and skeletools but prefer the Dainese Action Shorts. I bit more expensive but I like the extra padding around the waist, saved me a couple times when messing around on hard pack. Dainese - ACTION SHORT PROTECTION - Multisport Winter - America - Inglese Last edited by double; 03-03-2013 at 01:50 PM.

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03-02-2013, 04:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
jdang307 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,076	I'll be buying one soon (need a good back protector too) The Azzpad: Get Your Tailbone Protected with Azzpadz! Skeletools Are the two I'm looking at. Now I need a recco for a good spine protector

03-02-2013, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeg Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 45	My girlfriend loves her azzpad. Completely changed her riding, nearly eliminated the fear of catching a heel edge.

03-03-2013, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
accuracy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver,BC Posts: 36	i got the azzpadz and skeletools, if you have loose pants you can wear em both.

03-03-2013, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
nzshred Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 77	I've got some Protec IPS. Foam padding. Doesn't have any cheek protection which is an issue for some. While not really noticeable under any pants, they feel like diapers and don't fit well around the lower thighs. Someone with chunky thighs would fill them better. For best protection, especially on the tail bone, I'd recommend hard shell protection for sure.

03-05-2013, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
xelxguapo Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 67	I'd go with the Skeletools. I stuffed two pads after busting my tailbone. Then after I recovered, I switched back to 1 pad.