Body protection
Want to gear up like your favourite pro rider with effective protective gear?
Freeriders, freestylers, and racers, you’ll find all the ski and snowboard protective gear you need in our accessories/protection section. At Glisshop, we partner with top specialist brands to offer the best equipment available. Before throwing down jaw-dropping tricks in the park or enjoying steep freeride runs, don’t forget your back protector, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads. And if you’re a competitor at heart, you’ll also find certified shin guards to help you attack the gates at full speed. Glisshop also offers a complete collection of kids’ ski protection tailored for younger skiers.
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Recommended price
£152.91
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£107.91
The Scott Airflex Pro Back Protector Black is light, flexible and resistant and will accompany you during intense physical exertion or during competitions.
- S-M (< 170)
- XL-XXL (> 185)
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£98.91
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£53.91
- S (100-120)
- L (135-150)
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£80.91
-44%
£44.91
Atomic's Live Shield Shorts Grey Black Red are protective shorts featuring tri-density foam with a progressive architecture that protects against impact during falls.
- XXS (56-64)
- XS (64-72)
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£125.91
-57%
£53.91
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- S (<125)
- M (120-140)
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£89.91
-30%
£62.91
The Poc Pocito VPD Air Vest Fluorescent Orange children’s back protector offers the best fit possible to kids and teenagers.
- S (100-120)
- M (120-140)
- L (140-160)
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£89.91
-30%
£62.91
The Poc Pocito VPD Air Vest Fluorescent Pink children’s back protector offers safety and comfort to kids and teenagers.
- S (100-120)
- M (120-140)
- L (140-160)
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£71.91
-25%
£53.91
The Cairn Proride D3O Junior Night Sky Camo is a durable, comfortable, and breathable back protector for kids, offering optimal safety during sports activities.
- S (6-8)
- M (8-10)
- L (10-12)
- XL (12-14)
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£22.41
-24%
£17.01
With its flexible material and absorbent EVA foam, the Cairn Progrip Black wrist guard guarantees effective protection in case of a bad fall.
- S (7)
- M (8)
- L (9)
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Recommended price
£103.41
-30%
£71.91
Designed with a smilar Airflex D3O plate to adult models, the Scott Airflex Junior Back Protector offers great protection for the ski or snowboard sessions of you kid.
- XS (7-9)
- S (9-11)
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£112.41
-28%
£80.91
- XS (7-9)
- S (9-11)
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Recommended price
£40.41
-24%
£30.51
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- S (40)
- M (42)
- XL (46)
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Recommended price
£134.91
-20%
£107.91
Poc's Spine Vpd Air Vest Uranium Black is a back protector for men, offering comfort and safety thanks to its vest design and Vpd Air technology.
- S (150-165)
- M (165-180)
- L (>180)
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£89.91
Very effective in case of fall to protect young snowboarders and skiers, the back protector child L'Armure Française Ikki Camou Yellow is certified FIS
- 6-8 (S)
- 8-10 (M)
- 10-12 (L)
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£89.91
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£67.41
- S (150-160)
- L (170-180)
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Recommended price
£139.32
-25%
£104.22
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- S (150-160)
- XXL (190-200)
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Recommended price
£98.91
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£73.71
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- S (150-160)
- XXL (190-200)
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Recommended price
£62.91
-14%
£53.91
Comfortable, lightweight and breathable, the Zamst RK-1 Plus Right Knee Brace provides adjustable compression and joint support to relieve pain on the outer side of the right knee.
- XS (36 - 39)
- S (39 - 42)
- M (42 - 45)
- L (45 - 48)
- XL (48 - 51)
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Buyer’s guide for ski and snowboard protective gear
If you’re heading to the mountains for some on-piste skiing or snowboarding, a ski helmet is usually sufficient. However, you’ll need to step up your protection when venturing off-piste or racing against the clock in slalom. At Glisshop, we provide protective equipment suited for all activities, even the most extreme. While it won’t completely prevent falls, this gear significantly reduces the risk of injury.
What protection do you need for freeriding?
Once you leave the groomed trails, a new world of untouched runs, endless powder, and incredible freedom opens up. However, freeriding also comes with inherent risks, such as avalanches, which require serious preparation and gear like an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe, all available in our mountain safety section. Off-piste skiing can also lead to rocky or forested areas, presenting hazards much greater than standard slopes. Rocks and tree trunks aren’t padded like pylons or snow cannons, and a moment’s inattention can lead to an unexpected impact. That’s why we offer a variety of protective gear designed to withstand serious impacts. Equipped with a quality L'Armure Française back protector, Dainese shorts, and possibly knee pads and elbow pads from POC, you can confidently tackle cornice drops. Just aim for the powder fields rather than the rocks below. Ski protection is tough, but not invincible!
Looking for protective gear for park sessions?
If your focus is on massive jumps, rails, and kickers, you’ll need protection because mistakes are unforgiving, especially when trying out new tricks for the first time. Opt for a back protector, well-padded impact shorts, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards. This gear lets you spend hours in the terrain park perfecting your technique without worrying about injuries.
What protective equipment is needed for racing?
When it comes to breaking records, there’s no room for half-measures—you’ll need to go full throttle and take calculated risks. To confidently charge through the gates at high speed, you’ll find dedicated racing protective gear in our racing section, including shin guards and closed pole guards that let you tackle slalom gates without hesitation.
Overview of the different types of protection available for adults and kids:
Ski or snowboard helmets
Whether skiing or snowboarding, protecting your head is essential. Helmets help prevent injuries from collisions with other skiers and minimize impact on hard snow or ice in case of a fall.
Vest and back protectors
Protecting your spine is crucial for jumps and tricks. Landing on hard snow, an obstacle, or even the coping of a halfpipe can cause severe injuries. It’s better to be proactive and choose a high-quality back protector.
Impact shorts for the coccyx and hips
Impact shorts are perfect for cushioning backward falls on your hips. These are must-have gear for snowboarding beginners to prevent injuries from heel-edge falls during backside turns.
Snowboard wrist guards
Less relevant for skiing, wrist guards are essential for snowboarding, especially for beginners. They help protect against forward falls caused by toe-edge mistakes during frontside turns.
Knee pads
Knee pads slide easily under your pants and provide excellent protection against falls in the terrain park or when jibbing. Ideal for freestyle enthusiasts.
For a safe skiing and snowboarding season, choose the right protective gear from our extensive selection of ski equipment.