Amazon.com.au:Customer reviews: Bodyprox Protective Padded Shorts for Snowboard,Skate and Ski,3D Protection for Hip,Butt and Tailbone

Reviewed in Australia on 8 October 2021

I have a 30-31" waist and the Medium size fitted perfectly.

The greater trochanter is that part of your femur that forms the boney prominence on the side of your hip. It is subcutaneous; that is, it sits directly beneath the skin with little to no fat or muscle overlaying it. When elderly people fall onto their side, it is the greater trochanter that is prone to fracture. Falling heavily onto concrete in the skate park is also a risk. Greater trochanter fractures are very bad news, no matter what your age.

There are 3 side-pads on each side of these shorts. When putting these shorts on, yank them up so that the waist band is above your belly button. In this way, the middle pad will sit directly over your greater trochanter on each side.

The upper rim of your pelvic bone is called the superior iliac crest. It is usually easy to feel; when you put your "hands on your hips", the length of your index finger typically is resting on the crest. With the shorts yanked up, the upper side-pad will sit directly over the crest.

In this way, these 2 prominent bones will be maximally protected, even though you might feel a bit of a dork. But hey, no-one needs to know.

I'm happy with this purchase.

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NIGE

If you need some protection this is great

Reviewed in Australia on 22 May 2021

Size Name: LargeVerified Purchase

If you are learning a new trick or just learning to skate in a bowl/ ramp, these will save you from breaking a hip while you try new things like learning to skate in your 40's at a skate park. Better to have than hurt yourself so bad you have to miss work. You'll still feel it if you fall down hard, but you won't be bruising and breaking anything.

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MBJ

Good

Reviewed in Australia on 11 March 2022

Size Name: MediumVerified Purchase

I originally bought a pair of padded shorts off ebay. Total junk, itchy, baggy some places, tight others and worst of all little to no protection on my tail bone or hips. Just padded in places that didn't need it.

These on the other hand. Fit well. Comfortable. Padded well on the tail bone and hips. Highly recommended.

BTW: I read one review where a lady said she could wear these under her skinny jeans. 1/2 of me cries BS and the other half of me says I'd really like to see that for laugh. (They are bulky but not excessively.)

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Amazon Customer

Cheaper but just as good!

Reviewed in Australia on 20 June 2021

Size Name: MediumVerified Purchase

Nothing to really dislike about this butt protector. I stand at 165cm (5ft 5in), although they are just a little long. Have to hike them all the way up to strap my knee pads on. Like I said that’s nothing to dislike and complain about as they’ve done a great job protecting my hips, cheeks and tailbone on MANY occasions thus far. You know… old dog, new tricks = many wipeouts.

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Cat

Great pads

Reviewed in Australia on 21 August 2021

Size Name: MediumVerified Purchase

Exactly what I expected, very comfortable and do fit under my skinny jeans while I’m skating

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Jean-marc Monty

Padded shorts

Reviewed in Australia on 3 June 2021

Size Name: LargeVerified Purchase

Liked it took some pads out for basketball. But i feel the size chart was wrong so felt a bit loose. Other wise done it's job.

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Kevin Sir F Sk8

Worth it

Reviewed in Australia on 19 April 2022

Size Name: MediumVerified Purchase

Prompt delivery, good product with good customer service note. They are comfortable without restriction. used for Surfskating

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Martin

Fits nicely, cushions falls

Reviewed in Australia on 25 April 2020

Doesn't do miracles but cushions body nicely during falls. In measured my waistline to 26 inches and small fits perfectly.

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MR D.

No injuries, but product won't last

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2020

Size Name: LargeVerified Purchase

So I'm writing this review after coming back from a week snowboarding.
I'm an experienced snowboarder, so I don't tend to fall much unless pushing myself and I don't spend much time sitting down unless it's lunch time.

That said here's my experience.
The first is these things are the biggest sweat box I've ever known! I wore boxers underneath, but they'd be soaked in a matter of a few runs. That makes things pretty damn cold after lunch!

Impact absorption was pretty good. I didn't get any bruises at all, and on the occasion I did lose an edge and land on my arse, I can't remember it ever being painful.

However to that end, these will certainly NOT last long.
After one week of use for 6 days straight, sitting at lunch times and chair lifts etc the rear tail/arse bone padding, which is the whole crux of this product, is about 1/3 it's original thickness. It has squashed down so much that I can't see them lasting one more week at best.

I have another week boarding next week so we'll soon find out!

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CA

Effective and comfortable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 January 2020

Size Name: MediumVerified Purchase

I took up ice skating a year ago (last skated as a teenager) and after a couple of falls that resulted in bruising I became rather cautious. Also, at the age of 73 I was a bit worried about breaking bones! In order to progress through the basic skills I needed to push myself so decided to try these shorts; brilliant. I have fallen a couple of times whilst wearing them and I seemed to bounce off of the ice. They fit under my jeans and are a snug fit but comfortable enough to drive to the ice rink. Once skating I don't notice them at all. I also have the Bodyprox knee pads which are excellent. Roll on Level 5!

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