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It won't grow with them: choose by back length each winter, snug but never pressing.
Guide
Kids' Ski Body Armour
A child's back protector sits close under the jacket and covers the spine. It should stay in place in a fall and not dig into the tailbone on the chairlift.
Key points
Size by back length or height from the size chart, not by age.
Check the label here too: EN 1621-2, Level 1 or Level 2.
A wide kidney belt keeps the protector on the back in a fall.
Don't buy to grow into: too long and it presses when sitting, too loose and it slips.
Try it on under a ski jacket and crouch as if skiing.
Which protection for which ski day?
Use
What matters
Your protector
Fast piste skiing
What mattersHard falls onto the back
Your protectorVest or back protector with kidney belt, Level 2
Snow park
What mattersLandings on back, hips and tailbone
Your protectorBack protector plus padded shorts
Snowboarding
What mattersFrequent falls onto your backside
Your protectorPadded shorts with a tailbone pad
Kids and teens
What mattersRight back length, low weight
Your protectorJunior vest sized to the back
Long days
What mattersFreedom of movement, airflow
Your protectorVest with a mesh back and perforated foam
What to look for
Question
In short
Why
Which level?
In shortLevel 2 protects more
WhyIn the EN 1621-2 impact procedure, the force limits for Level 2 are half those for Level 1. The pads are usually thicker in return.
Vest or belt?
In shortA vest stays put
WhyA vest holds the pad in place, and some add chest or shoulder pads. A protector with a hip belt is quicker to put on and take off.
Which length?
In shortMeasure your back
WhyMost charts go from the prominent neck vertebra to the waistband or hip bone. Too long presses on the chairlift; too short leaves the lower back exposed.
Hard or soft?
In shortSoft moulds to you
WhySoft foams follow your shape and stiffen on impact. Hard plates spread a sharp blow over a larger area.
Under or over the jacket?
In shortUnder it
WhyIt works best right over your base layer, with mid layer and jacket on top. Check the jacket still has room.
Frequently asked questions
How do I wash body armour?
On many vests the protector comes out and the cover goes in the wash as the care label says. Wipe the protector itself with a damp cloth and let it air-dry, away from radiators.
Do I need a new one after a fall?
Many foams are built for repeated impacts, according to their makers. If a plate is cracked or a dent stays, replace it.
Will it make me too warm?
Vests with a mesh back and perforated foam let heat out. On mild days, swap your fleece for a thinner mid layer.
Does it protect my spine from everything?
No. It cushions blows and spreads the pressure of hard edges. Against compression, such as a hard landing on your backside, it can do little.
Should children wear a back protector?
For the park and fast skiing it makes sense. Choose a junior size that matches their back length: an adult model will slide around.
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