00:00If you ride hard, you already know that first slam on ice teaches you real quick, your knees
00:04and hips take the hit before anything else does. So I went through the listings and pulled the
00:085 best-selling, highest-rated knee and hip pad setups for snowboard impact you can grab right
00:13now, and trust me, there's something here for every budget. Coming in at number 1 is the Copaz
00:19XRD Kevlar hip and knee protection set, and the standout here is the material XRD impact foam
00:24paired with Kevlar reinforcement, which means the padding actually stiffens up on impact instead of
00:29just squishing flat. At $80.94 it's the priciest on this list, but with almost 5,000 sold and a
00:36perfect 5-star rating, people clearly feel it's worth every penny. If you're serious about protecting
00:42your tailbone and knees on big park days, this is the one to splurge on. Next up, the Woza outdoor
00:48padded shorts and knee pads at just $12.37, yeah, you heard that right. The best part is the price
00:55to coverage ratio, hips, knees, and even elbow guards, all in a size range from XS to 3XL,
01:01so pretty much everyone can find a fit. Nearly 5,000 riders have bought it with a solid 4.4
01:07rating.
01:08If you're a beginner who just wants basic protection without dropping real money,
01:12this is a no-brainer starter kit. Third is the Copaz Extreme Sports Padded Shorts
01:17and Knee Pads at $27.46, and what I love here is the fit, it's cut slim under your snow
01:23pants,
01:23so you don't look like you're wearing a diaper on the slope. It's got a perfect 5-star rating with
01:29over 4,800 sold, which tells you the comfort and coverage hold up ride after ride. It's the sweet
01:35spot between the budget pick and the premium one, and honestly, it's my pick for most casual riders.
01:41Fourth on the list, the Solite padded shorts at $18.46,
01:45and the feature that stands out is the EVA shockproof foam that's also breathable and warm,
01:50which is huge when you're layered up all day. A 4.9 rating across more than 4,400 sales is
01:56about
01:56as close to a sure thing as you'll find. If you mostly need hip and tailbone protection and want
02:01to stay warm without overheating, this is a really smart buy for under $20. Fifth is this full winter
02:08skiing protective gear set, hip, knee, and elbow pads all in one, for $24.10.
02:14The best thing about it is that it's a complete anti-collision setup designed as inner wear,
02:18so you put it on underneath everything and you're covered head to toe.
02:22With a 4.8 rating and around 4,000 sold, it's the best value if you want full body protection
02:28in a single purchase rather than piecing it together. So there you have it, 5 solid options
02:33depending on your budget and how hard you ride. All the links are down in the description so you can
02:38check current prices and sizes. If this helped you out, drop a like and hit subscribe and I'll see
02:44you out on the mountain.
