Snowboarding gear

SideshowBob

Hi all,
I've skied a few times and this year I'm trying out snowboarding.
Just wondering if any of the snowboarders use wrist guards or knee guards? What brand do you use?
Cheers!

paddyb

i snowboard and just got some dainese wristguards
wrist guard advice from resort doctor
he recommends some wristguard at the end of the article

MadDogGreener

I'd say impact shorts are essential too. Can make the difference between able to walk/sit properly or not

Also keep your bum warm when sitting on the snow.

Static M.e.

Just wondering if any of the snowboarders use wrist guards or knee guards? What brand do you use?

Dont use them myself, but Dainese are good make.

As mentioned Impact Shorts are a must, I use the Dainese ones

SideshowBob

Thanks lads, that's much appreciated.

I'm going to make myself an ass-pad from a few camping ground mats I have, a mate of mine has shown me how to do it - layers of padding and good, wide coverage!

A little off-topic but are there any exercises in particular that you'd do to prepare for a week on the slopes?

bort

Knee pads and hip pads were essential for me. Particularily hip pads.

Exercise-wise doing some sit ups for a few months before hand always is good as having to pick yourself up everytime you fall can be a killer on your stomach muscles if you are starting....

edmund_f

went to that ski-injury website.. bought the 'flexmeter' guards.. excellent, would highly recommend them. Did have to get new gloves though, they are quite bulky and take a few days to get used to as they completely immoblise your wrist.