Author Topic: Impact shorts? (Read 18632 times)

Gixer · « **on:** January 24, 2008, 11:29:46 AM »

Anyone use them? As well as providing lower spine protection they protect your hips and thighs too....if anyone uses them, what brands are recommended? If I wore just a backguard then my hips are unprotected.....I'm v. skinny and would snap easily I think so I need ultra-padding

Dark Knight · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2008, 01:35:22 PM »

I can't say if anyone wears them but it's nice to know people are thinking of safety

(Becky's shorts made a impact )

Spud · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2008, 01:41:27 PM »

They have been talked about on here. They can't be a bad idea seeing as most people mention buying them after they have hurt thier lower back or someting.

There really is no harm in it if you are worried and also getting them will give you a peace of mind if you are worried about "snapping".

You should just research and shop around...look for good recommended brands and stuff by spying on other peoples forums...I think they are used by snowboarders lots.

hybrid_hex · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2008, 06:19:17 PM »

Spud, I think she realises that she needs to look around

she is just trying to see what other people do!

Spud · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2008, 06:22:07 PM »

Yea Again a good idea. Lol another one is dont fall! But that cant be helped

webmaster · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2008, 06:28:31 PM »

There's always Bill C's tail bone protection

Quote from: http://www.powerbockresources.com/

TAIL BONE PROTECTION
Falling backwards onto one's butt from such a height can easily cause a painful tail bone injury. A simple padding solution is to cut four 10" lengths of foam pipe insulation tubing and tape them together with duct tape. Then, all you do is slip the home-made pad vertically down into the back of your pants as part of your bocking safety equipment. You may be very glad you did.

tundraH · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2008, 06:32:11 PM »

Is this a way to get closer to a Jlo bum?

webmaster · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2008, 06:34:26 PM »

haha

but you still wont be able to insure your behind for as much as she does

Charlie B · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2008, 07:02:42 PM »

Not used impact shorts

I have to protect my shoulders as well as my other bits so bought the body armour which includes a back protector.

Not massivley cool but at my age never going to be and i now take a lot longer to heal

Spud · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2008, 07:13:16 PM »

My mum makes me wear that. I look like a robo cop and a ninja turtle (I have to wear a helmet too, lime green hehe)

Charlie B · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:03:05 PM »

Always better to be protected seen too many guys seriously injured because of bravado

My son who is 13 has bocks and I also ensure he wears the kit, he makes the same comments.

Spud · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:07:40 PM »

Its not that bad. Just feel a little over dressed but if i am completly honest all the safety gear actually fits the look you have on bocks. So you only look stupid not on bocks as long as you are on them you dont look too bad

Sx Nutta · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:09:16 PM »

I just wear knee pads, and wrist guards, planning about getting a spine protector!!

Spud · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:10:01 PM »

You can join the robo cop crew then

chocl8 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:50:15 PM »

Back to impact shorts, i have used them for freestyle skiing, and my sister uses them for snowboarding, in the event of a huge crash they help i guess, but i don't use them for bocking as they are a bit bulky and i find restrictive. They are not that expensive at £25 ish, which is good though

Spud · « **Reply #15 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:54:41 PM »

If you pay more are they less bulky or just same?

Trixter · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2008, 05:40:39 AM »

i just wear knees and wrist pads i did were elbows wen i was starting out and learnin my tricks but now i cant move that well with them on lol

Gixer · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2008, 08:26:35 AM »

Quote from: Spud on January 24, 2008, 08:54:41 PM

If you pay more are they less bulky or just same?

There seem to be loads of different types and thickness regardless of cost....either way they're gonna make my bum look big

but I'd rather that then do my back in $:-\$

Spud · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2008, 10:45:15 AM »

Just wear baggy trowsers then

Sx Nutta · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2008, 01:44:35 PM »

Or just wear a spine protector!

Dark Knight · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2008, 02:19:24 PM »

Quote from: Sx Nutta on January 25, 2008, 01:44:35 PM

Or just wear a spine protector!

But that doesn't protect your pelvis and the lower lumbar area's $:-\$
The hip a stronge and the back meant to curl up !?

If you feel myself falling backward the first thing is don't tense up, your more likely to break a bone if you tense up !?
Ever noticed how drunk poeple fall over and get up ( and fell over again ) and hardly hurt themseleves, their relaxed,P

D but relaxed

Spud · « **Reply #21 on:** January 25, 2008, 02:35:26 PM »

Falling on your butt can hurt loads. I remeber a time on a seesaw. That really hurt lol

Sx Nutta · « **Reply #22 on:** January 25, 2008, 02:41:47 PM »

Or just watching people fall over, when not use to bocks!!

Trixter · « **Reply #23 on:** January 25, 2008, 06:51:07 PM »

You sort of learn how to fall on bocks aswell after time, if you want to look like you havnt got a big bum you could wear baggy cargo trousers its what i do but not to hide my bum its apparently really small anyway but its also more comfy with baggy trousers

chocl8 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 26, 2008, 01:08:02 AM »

Quote from: Spud on January 24, 2008, 08:54:41 PM

If you pay more are they less bulky or just same?

Prob same, these are the ones i used...http://www.bargainboards.co.uk/P/Optimum-ELECTRO-PLUS-Impact-Shorts(2641).aspx if you search around, you can also find lady's ones, i can't remember who asked, but i think they were female...

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