Bulgaria Ski discussion board
protective equipment
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 01-01-06 15:13protective equipment
one of my party has wisely decided that he would like to snowboard in borovets with the correct protective equipment. he would like to know whether he can hire a helmet at the resort or if he can buy a good quality helmet there at a cheaper price than here. if anyone can give me the price of a specific helmet i can check it out on t'interweb. also, does anyone know if R.E.D wrist supports can be bought at the resort and what the price of those are compared to back here.the end.
re: protective equipment
Stuff is generally cheaper out there.Wrist guards are highly recommended.
You can get DaKine ones on ebay for £12 + postage. Well worth the money.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DaKine-wrist-guards-snowboard-skiing-skate-wake-board_W0QQitemZ7208091732QQcategoryZ90886QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
re: protective equipment
Try www.decathlon.co.ukThey sell helmets at about £15, may be cheaper in their sales.
re: protective equipment
Personally I do not wear wrist guards, I tried them and it felt as if they would do more damage than good, I tend to try and roll when I wipe out and never put my hands down to ease my fall, especially when I fall backwards. I peice of equipment I swear by, and comes in especially useful for learners are impact shorts (no.. these are not for impressing ladies in the clubs) They offer protectoin for the Coccyx (tail bone) which always takes a beating when you are learning. Can't recommend ...
Personally I do not wear wrist guards, I tried them and it felt as if they would do more damage than good, I tend to try and roll when I wipe out and never put my hands down to ease my fall, especially when I fall backwards. I peice of equipment I swear by, and comes in especially useful for learners are impact shorts (no.. these are not for impressing ladies in the clubs) They offer protectoin for the Coccyx (tail bone) which always takes a beating when you are learning. Can't recommend them enough. Definately makes the learning experiance less painful 
Ebay have many types, I paid around £35 for mine, they are like padded cycling shorts. RED have some as do Dainese.
Ebay have many types, I paid around £35 for mine, they are like padded cycling shorts. RED have some as do Dainese.
