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snowboarding protection

caz Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-06 13:50

snowboarding protection

hi there,
1st time boarding in bansko next wk- v excited! do i nee protection though for my bum for all the falling i'm gonna do? am worried my boarding trousers won't protect me enough!
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kingsidney Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-06 15:20

re: snowboarding protection

I'd say wrist guards and knee pads are deffo worth investing in when your first learning, the extra cost is worth it, I still don't leave home without mine Very Happy
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Luvmachine Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-06 17:15

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I remember my 1st time boarding by the 3rd day I was in agony with my Coccyx, get yourself a ' tail saver ' if you're worried about it, definately worth the £ 25.
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caz Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-06 17:23

re: snowboarding protection

yeah have found a bum and hip protector for £30 on ebay, think maybe its worth it! already have wrist cards kingsidney - thanks for help guys!
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brad pitt Author:gary marlor posts : 33   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-06 17:29

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I went for first time in january and had a water bottle in my front pocket, when i fell forwards and landed on it i broke my ribs. So if you can, get as much protection as possible and buy a ruck sack for your bits and bobs.
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caz Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-06 17:31

re: snowboarding protection

christ! my bf who is coming with me already had a cracked rib (football injury) so he's got lots of body protection already so hopefully it won't get any worse!
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Boarder Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-06 19:01

re: snowboarding protection

Helmet -----heal edge slams
Knee pads ----- toe edge slams
Padded shorts ---- general sitting down and heal edge falls
elbow pads ----- front side slams at speed

Cool
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