[MountainMystic]

@MountainMystic, are those Dainese really good for an almost-newbie? My issue, of course, is mainly tailbone.
I know I should learn how to fall, but on the other end I need to overcome the fear of trying new stuff.

I think they are good for any level of rider. you do need to get the sizing right so the the pads don't move around much. snug, not super tight, the coccyx/tailbone pad in the Dainese hard shorts E1 (made for moto riders) is far better than any snowsports crash shorts I've seen, I've bought (and then sold straight away) troy lee, EVOC & POC crash shorts.
I have fallen right on my frikken tailbone on boiler plate ice as a beginner. it was fkn bullshit. it HURT.

learning to fall is a good idea, but getting needlessly smashed in the process... That shit can get faarkd.

knee and elbow/forarm pads are worth considering too - less bruising when you are learning.
and definitely wear a good, well fitting helmet. you only get issued one brain, and it doesn't like taking too many slams.

 

[Maya]

Thanks @MountainMystic. I can't find so manu images of those Dainese shorts but it seems theyd do not have such a big tailbone protector, but this is only what appears from the outside.
Other than that I have wrist guards because I am super terrified of breaking a wrist.

 

[MountainMystic]

Thanks @MountainMystic. I can't find so manu images of those Dainese shorts but it seems theyd do not have such a big tailbone protector, but this is only what appears from the outside.
Other than that I have wrist guards because I am super terrified of breaking a wrist.

The tailbone protector sits where it is supposed to when sized correctly, and it's thick AF. lots of other crash shorts have wide looking tailbone pad, but they are often too thin, and IMO would make bugger all difference if you crashed on your ass.

Wrist guards are good too. I have Level gloves with built in wrist protectors, and there's another brand of guards that seems to have good user feedback, I think it's flexmeter, but not 100%. single sided and double sided versions.

double sided will give you better protection. These ones with a d30 layer are a new version, I think(??)

Review: Flexmeter D30 Double Sided Wrist Guards – oneRADwheel

oneradwheel.com

 

[Myoko]

Wrist guards are good too. I have Level gloves with built in wrist protectors, and there's another brand of guards that seems to have good user feedback, I think it's flexmeter, but not 100%. single sided and double sided versions.

double sided will give you better protection. These ones with a d30 layer are a new version, I think(??)

Review: Flexmeter D30 Double Sided Wrist Guards – oneRADwheel

oneradwheel.com

What he said...when learning wrists, helmet, tailbone. Level and Flexmeter only ones with any science behind them, have used both for years. Unless you skate, quicker you learn to fall/roll the better. Tuck your chin in and hold it tight to protect your neck from whiplash. Wish I learned that one years ago! I still ride with inbuilt level wrist guards and a helmet unless its a powder day glove wise.