Your Back is Indispensable
Your back is essential. Whether you want to ski or board down the mountain or maybe you prefer more challenging routes, a good back protector offers the safety you need!
A back protector?
An accident can happen in a fraction of a second. In most cases, you are not to blame, but you are accidentally hit by your skis or you have to avoid a fellow winter sports enthusiast.
A fall or collision can have major consequences for your spine, recovery often takes a long time or in some cases recovery is no longer possible.
Reduce risk of injury
With a back protector you reduce the risk of injury so that you can enjoy your sport or hobby with peace of mind.
Our back protectors won't get in the way of your comfort.
It is lightweight and conforms to your body. Spines offers optimal shock absorption without sacrificing freedom of movement.
This ultra-lightweight back protector from Spines moves with every movement, whether you're skiing, snowboarding, horse riding or cycling. With adjustable belly strap and a separate back protector that you can replace after a fall or when it wears out.
Stop exercising unprotected and buy your Spines now
We Got Your Back
We Got Your Back
The accident
In the second weekend of January 2023, I went skiing with some colleagues and friends on the Austrian slopes of the Zillertal Arena. On a sunny Saturday morning, I had a bad fall during a descent. I had landed on an ice sheet, which caused me to lose my balance and fly off the side of the slope. I fell about 10 meters and landed on a hard surface. Once in the snow, I realized that I could no longer move my lower body. I tried to get up, but that didn't work. In a panic, I called my colleagues and friends, parents and girlfriend, asking if a helicopter could please come...
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