Why Back Protection Isn’t Just for You - It’s for Everyone on the Slopes

January 25, 2024 5 min read

"After a helmet, such a pad offers skiers the most important type of protection," - Nick Sargent (as quoted by Brigid Mander, The Wall Street Journal).

When it comes to skiing and snowboarding, your safety isn't just about your own skills and equipment—it's also about the unpredictable elements brought by those around you on the slopes. Brigid Mander, writing for the Wall Street Journal, highlights a key perspective from Nick Sargent, president of Snowsports Industries America: "After a helmet, such a pad offers skiers the most important type of protection." This insight underscores the importance of being mindful not only of your own actions but also of those around you, whose control, or lack thereof, can impact your safety.

Advancements in protective gear have revolutionized the comfort and feasibility of wearing such equipment. Mander notes that modern back protectors, like those from SHRED., incorporate "proprietary foam that is certified to safety standards set for motorcyclists—adds almost no bulk." This level of innovation means that essential protective gear is now more comfortable and less intrusive than ever before.

Opting for SHRED.'s protective gear is about prioritizing your own protection in a way that's convenient and comfortable and that boosts your confidence on the slopes, no matter your skill level (+ it keeps your back warm). As highlighted in the Wall Street Journal by Brigid Mander, "the lightweight Shred Flexi Back Protector Vest fits over your base layer and underneath everything else," making it practically unnoticeable but significantly impactful. Read the full article here.

BACK BRACER: FLEXI BACK PROTECTOR - AS SEEN ON THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Are you searching for a back protector that offers maximum comfort so you can forget you’re wearing protection until you truly need it? Then the SHRED. Flexi Back Protectors are the perfect choice. By using SLYTECH™ Foam in the FLEXI hexagon structure, they’re especially thin and light while also offering unrivaled flexibility and certified impact energy absorption performance (Level 1). Turn to the SHRED. Flexi Back Protectors for unconstrained confidence that enables you to push your limits, feel like a pro, and have fun.

BACK BRACER: NOSHOCK BACK PROTECTOR NAKED - FOR THOSE READY TO CHARGE DOWN THE MOUNTAIN

If you continually push your limits and are looking for the highest level of protection and enhanced support, SHRED. NoShock Back Protectors are just what you need. Their honeycomb-cone-structured SLYTECH™ Foam provides the highest impact energy absorption performance (Level 2) and offers uncompromised comfort, flexibility, and ventilation. A 3-point belt also supports the lower back. Thanks to Shred's NoShock Back Protectors, you can feel strong, confident, stoked, and in control.

MEASUREMENT GUIDE
*The Approximate Body Weight is an indication of the Back Protector’s belt or the Vest fit. If it's too different from the size corresponding to your (1) and/or (2) measurements we recommend to contact customer service in order to guide you on the purchase or send you a spare belt in a different size.

IMPORTANT:
Your weight will provide an approximation of the back protector's belt size or the fit of the vest. If the size identified through your weight is too different from the size identified through (1) and (2) we recommend to contact customer service in order to guide you in the purchase. If you are undecided, please note that the belt of the Naked Back Protectors (both Flexi and NoShock) offers more possibilities of customization.

STUFFED SHORTS & PATELLA PRESERVER: IMPACT SHORTS & KNEE/ELBOW PADS

Optimize your protection without compromising comfort and agility with SHRED.'s protective gear. Our Protective Shorts and Flexi Elbow and Knee Pads Lite cater to skiers and snowboarders who seek superior protection with a barely-there feel. The unique SLYTECH™ Foam in our shorts and pads adapts seamlessly to your body, providing flexible, breathable, and lightweight protection. Combined with the durability of Armortex® fabric, this gear allows you to ski or ride with confidence, knowing you're safeguarded without being weighed down.

HARD HAT: NOTION NOSHOCK, TOTALITY NOSHOCK, AND TOTALITY HELMETS

Experience the pinnacle of head protection with SHRED.'s ski and snowboard helmets, where advanced technology meets sleek design. Our helmets feature the SHRED. Rotational Energy System™, providing critical protection against rotational forces, and SHRED. Slytech™ Shock Absorption, safeguarding against linear impacts. This combination results in our innovative SHRED. Smart Impact Protection™, offering unrivaled protection without compromising style or comfort on the slopes.

OUR BEST SELLING GOGGLES - AS SEEN ON THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

At SHRED. we transform skiing and snowboarding with our advanced goggle technology. As Brigid Mander of The Wall Street Journal notes, our unique lenses, developed through collaborations with the MIT Sports Lab, enhance depth and terrain perception, similar to noise-canceling technology for the eyes. Experience the difference with our full range by clicking on the button below.