Tailsaver Review
Posted in Reviews by Rami | Tags: Review, Safety Gear, Snowboarding Accessories, tailsaver
Let’s face it, as riders, we all fall on our asses a lot and sometimes it can hurt. There’s nothing worse than a broken/fractured tail bone, especially in the middle of snowboarding season. This is where this little nifty product comes into play. Tailsaver is a simple tailbone /butt protector which is made from ridiculously (their words, not mine) lightweight EVA foam. The good thing about it is that you won’t even notice or feel it when you put it on. It’s perfect for both parks and all mountain riding, especially if you’re just starting out. As the picture below shows, it’s rather hassle free.
After testing the Tailsaver myself, I have to say that it’s a great product. Even though I’m an experienced rider, I still do fall from time to time and when I do, I no longer have to worry about my ass as much.
The Good:
- Easy to put on
- Lightweight/comfortable
- Inexpensive
The Bad:
- No plastic shell means hard falls will still hurt (but then again, any super hard fall will still hurt)
- The lower you sag your pants, the less effective it is, since it clips onto your pants waistline (this is a warning to all you ‘cool’ people out there)
It’s available to North American, EU, and Australian folks and you can buy your Tailsaver from here.
Safe riding and don’t forget to let us know what you think!
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[...] Tailsaver: We wrote about this back in October so it’s only natural that we include this item in the [...]
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[...] should wear hip pads because they will fall a lot when learning. Check out our take on the Tailsaver, which is a convenient way to protect your ass. [...]
RT says:
Hey Rami,
It’s Rory from Tailsaver here, just wanted to say thanks a lot for the review. Really glad you get the idea behind the simplicity of it. Tailsaver is an independent, rider owned and operated company from Australia, so we’re stoked to find another review in the US. Online sales are going well and we have had some referrals from your site, much appreciated.
People seem to love Tailsaver, but stores were never that keen to buy something a little bit different from padded shorts. Weird, because it’s so obvious when you look at it.
Thanks again, and have a great winter,
Rory.
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