Padded Ski & Snowboard Shorts – Tailbone, Hip & Thigh Pads, Low Profile
Padded Ski & Snowboard Shorts – Tailbone, Hip & Thigh Pads, Low Profile
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Tailbone, hip and thigh pads · Low profile · Ski and snowboard
Fall Without the Sting. Nobody Sees the Pads.
Every rider falls: a caught edge, a slip on a rail, a hard landing on an icy morning. These form-fitting shorts put impact pads over your tailbone, bottom, hips and thighs, yet stay slim enough to wear under any ski or snowboard pants, without bulk or trapped heat.
Nobody can tell
Hidden under your snow pants
Same rider, same snow pants. The pads sit close to the body, so your pants look the way they always do.
What is underneath
What everyone else sees
Where it protects
Pads where you land most
The shorts cover the spots that take the hit when you fall: a large pad over the tailbone and bottom, plus pads on both hips and the outer thighs.
The tailbone pad is 12 mm thick and made to absorb impact. The other pads use a PU and high-density foam blend. The padding stays soft and flexible while you ride, so you can bend, squat and move freely, and firms up when you hit the snow.
- Impact-absorbing tailbone pad: for backward falls, the classic beginner and caught-edge crash.
- Hip pads: for slip-outs on rails and boxes that land on your side.
- Thigh pads: extra cover on the outer leg.
- Elastic leg openings and waistband: keep every pad where it should be.
Find your size by your waist
| Size | Waist (cm) | Waist (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 72–80 cm | 28.5–31.5 in |
| M | 80–88 cm | 31.5–34.5 in |
| L | 88–95 cm | 34.5–37.5 in |
| XL | 95–103 cm | 37.5–40.5 in |
Measure around your waist and pick the size that matches. If you are between two sizes, go for the bigger one.
Why these shorts
Padded shorts that stay put and stay hidden
| These shorts | Cheap crash pants | Riding without pads | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stays in place | Elastic leg openings, non-slip waistband, form-fitting cut | Shifts on every fall | – |
| Padding | Soft and flexible, firms up on impact | Basic foam that stays stiff | None |
| Breathability | Stretch blend that lets moisture out | Sweaty | Fine, until you fall |
Made for every fall
The falls every rider knows
Some falls are simply part of riding. These shorts are made for the ones that happen to everyone, from your first day on the snow to your first day in the park.
- Caught edge: you go backwards, straight onto the tailbone.
- Rails and boxes: a slip-out often lands on your hip.
- Icy mornings: hardpack does not give, so your pad has to.
- Learning days: a first day on a board can mean many falls. These make them easier to take.
Comfort
Comfortable enough to forget you have them on
The fabric is a stretchy, form-fitting 220 gsm elastane blend that hugs the body without lines or bunching at the waist. Flatlock seams lie flat against the skin, so nothing rubs.
Elastic leg openings with silicone thigh grips and a non-slip, non-sticky elastic waistband keep the pads in place run after run, so you are not constantly adjusting them.
- Low profile: made to disappear under snow pants.
- Breathable: the stretch fabric lets moisture out, so you stay comfortable.
- Strong fabric: made to resist tearing.
- Wash after wash: made to keep its shape, comfort and fit through repeated washing.
Who wears them
For skiers and snowboarders
A thoughtful gift for a friend or family member who is learning to ski or snowboard this winter.
How to wear them
Put on, pull over, ride
1. Wear them as a base layer
Put the shorts on over your thermal layer or underwear, with the large pad at the back over your tailbone.
2. Check the fit
The waistband and leg grips should sit snugly, so the pads do not move when you squat or bend.
3. Pull your snow pants over the top
Your usual ski or snowboard pants go straight over them, with no extra bulk.
4. Wash after use
Machine wash cold. Hang to dry for the best results, or tumble dry on low. Avoid fabric softener and bleach.
Questions people ask
Are they noticeable under my snow pants?
No. The low-profile shorts are made to fit under any snow pants without extra bulk or trapped heat.
Do skiers wear these too?
Yes. They are made for both skiing and snowboarding.
Will the pads move around when I ride?
The elastic leg openings with silicone thigh grips and the non-slip waistband hold the pads in place, so you do not have to keep adjusting them.
How do I wash them?
Machine wash cold and hang to dry for the best results. Avoid fabric softener and bleach.
I am between two sizes. Which one should I pick?
Go for the bigger one.
Specifications
- Pads: tailbone and bottom, both hips, outer thighs
- Tailbone pad: 12 mm, impact absorbing; tested at 6.1 kN average and 8 kN peak transmitted force
- Other pads: PU and high-density foam blend
- Fabric: 220 gsm stretch elastane blend, form-fitting and breathable (15,000+ g/m² per day moisture vapour transmission)
- Seams: flatlock
- Waist and legs: non-slip, non-sticky elastic waistband; elastic leg openings with silicone thigh grips
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL (waist 72–103 cm / 28.5–40.5 in)
- Care: machine wash cold, hang to dry or tumble dry low, no fabric softener or bleach
What's in the box
- 1 × pair of padded protective shorts