Many outdoor sports pose a high risk of injury. Particularly affected are back and shoulders. In a fall here hit very strong shocks on the body, which sometimes lead to life-long disabilities. On back protector can not catch all accidents. However, it provides much greater safety and should therefore be worn by children and adults as an essential accessory in all outdoor sports.

Back protector for outdoor sports

Run down the highway on a motorbike, snow down the slopes on skis or on skis – all sports that are carried out at high speed are a lot of fun, but also very injurious. Wearing a helmet alone does not adequately protect the body. It is therefore advisable, in addition to protective clothing back protector to be optimally protected with the back, shoulders and loins at falls.

What are back protectors made of?

Back protectors are available as hard shell models and as soft models. Models made of soft materials such as silicone, nylon and special foam are more comfortable to wear, but do not protect the back as well as hard shell protectors. They are made of plastics. The safest is a combination of hard shell and soft core. The protectors are closed with abdominal straps and shoulder straps, which are held with Velcro straps. There are also versions in which the back protector incorporated into a vest. Waistcoats are characterized by high wearing comfort, but usually do not offer the same protection as one protectorwhich is additionally created. The soft deposits are usually in the Washing machinewashable. Care should be taken on the washing instructions. Too often should one back protector not be washed in the machine. Especially the closures suffer from the wash cycle. On the spin cycle, the user waived better, because in the long run, the stability of the protector suffers. It is better to him lying on one clothes horseto dry.

Only one back protector protects with a perfect fit

With a back protector the right fit plays an essential role. Ideally, it extends from the shoulders to the area of ​​the lumbar vertebrae. In children, the dorsal protection must be changed more frequently, as it is quickly too short for growth spurts. Before use, parents should check if the back protector still fits perfectly. He must be provided with adjustable Velcro straps or straps, so that he adapts to the body optimally and does not slip during movements. The most comfortable to wear are back protectors that lie with a softshell layer directly on the back. With them, there is less danger that the protector presses and leaves painful bruises after prolonged use. Another problem is that it can get very hot under the back protector. When skiing in the icy wind heat is better to endure than riding a motorcycle in the summer. Back protectors made of breathable materials prevent heat build-up on the back, but keep the body warm in the cold.

High safety only with certification

A good back protector can be used for five to six years, as long as it fits well. After an accident, the protective function is no longer sufficient. It should then be purchased immediately a new back protector. When buying a new back protector, only choose models that have been certified. Only back protectors with the certification number CE EN 1621-2 have been proven to provide good protection when skiing, riding a motorcycle or snowboarding. For those who really care about safety, they opt for a jacket that not only incorporates a back protector, but also provides protection for elbows and wrists. An important criterion for buying a back protector is the weight. Wearing a too heavy back protector is unpleasant for prolonged use, especially since the weight of the additional protective clothing must be considered.