Men's VPD Max Vest Ski ProtectionUranium Black
250,00 EUR
The highly flexible and protective VPD Max Vest gives comfort and freedom of movement while providing the ultimate protection. With a low profile and a ventilated mesh casing, you'll feel as if the protector is barely there, so you can focus on moving freely as you enjoy the mountains.
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Shaped for freedom and flexibility, the VPD Max Vest is our most flexible and protective back protector yet. Ready to take on more challenging movements and terrains, the protector balances protection that meets EN1621-2, Level 2 standards with exceptional freedom of movement in every direction and a very open structure that allows for maximum airflow, allowing body heat to escape easily.
Its low weight helps to ensure the protector stays in the right place against your back without needing to be held in place by a waistband. As with all VPD protectors, the backplate warms to your body and follows your contours as you move, offering ultimate freedom of movement.
The close-fitting garment offers a clean silhouette and is shaped to follow the shape of your body for ultimate comfort.
The vest is perforated all over to give optimal breathability and so heat can escape, ensuring you can move in comfort every time you enjoy the mountains.
KEY FEATURES
The vest is constructed from a lightweight mesh that provides support and ventilation while keeping weight low.
The back protector is designed to enhance flexibility while maintaining exceptional strength.
The protector is certified to European standard EN1621-2, Level 2.
The VPD Max protector is highly ventilated for extra comfort.
Both the vest and protector are designed to allow maximum airflow, improving comfort and breathability.
The protector is sewn into the vest, and the whole vest is machine washable.
The back protector can be removed from the vest and recycled at end of life.
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PROTECTED BY SCIENCE
What is VPD?
At the core of our protection is VPD by POC – Visco-Elastic Polymer Dough, a unique material that adapts to your body shape for a comfortable fit but hardens instantly on impact to absorb energy and reduce injury risk.
Go back for more
Highly flexible and certified for two different levels of protection, the all new VPD Air and VPD Max Vests are here to back you so you can keep going back for more, no matter what more means to you.
How do I choose the right protection?
The type of protection you choose depends on the level of protection required and the activity you are doing. Read the journal to find out how to choose the right protection for your type of skiing.
The Men’s VPD Max Vest is a lightweight, high-performance back protector featuring VPD, designed for female riders seeking advanced protection without compromising comfort.
- The VPD protector uses a hexagonal pattern to provide strength, flexibility and ventilation, all while keeping you protected.
- The protector meets Level 2, the highest certified level of protection.
- Ideal for freeride, park and backcountry riders who look for a higher certified protection level.
The Men's VPD Max Vest is certified to EN 1621-2 Level 2, the highest European standard for back protection.
- EN 1621-2 Level 2 certification ensures reliable spinal protection against high-energy impacts.
- The highly flexible VPD protector is tested for temperatures down to -20°C, keeping you protected in even the coldest conditions.
- Ideal for freeride, park and backcountry riders who look for maximum protection in high-impact scenarios.
- The highly flexible VPD protector is tested for temperatures down to -20°C, keeping you protected in even the coldest conditions.
- Ideal for freeride, park and backcountry riders who look for maximum protection in high-impact scenarios.
A correct fit ensures the protection stays securely over your spine without restricting movement.
- The back plate should cover from the base of your neck to your tailbone without lifting when you bend forward.
- The vest should sit snug but not tight. The fit should secure the back plate in place but allow full range of motion.
- The men-specific cut accounts for chest shape and torso length for comfort and balance.
- Use POC size guide and measure your torso from shoulder to waist to find your ideal fit.