These hip protection pads worked really well while I was learning how to ski. When you’re starting out you’re bound to fall a few times, and these definitely helped soften the impact. They gave me a lot more confidence because I wasn’t as worried about landing hard on my hips. They’re comfortable to wear under ski pants and don’t feel too bulky or restrictive. After a few runs I honestly forgot I was even wearing them. The padding seems well placed and does a good job absorbing the shock from falls. If you’re new to skiing or snowboarding, I’d definitely recommend something like this. It makes the learning process a lot less painful and lets you focus more on improving instead of worrying about falling. Read more
But these. I’m new to snowboarding. My first time out I took a mild spill and couldn’t sit right for a week. My second time out I wore these. Took a nastier spill going much faster. While there was some mild pain (to be expected in your 30s lol). I was able to get right back up and keep going. They were a little big, as I ordered them that way. However they held up well and were comfortable! Defiantly helps give you confidence when you’re less worried about eating it! Read more
I bought these to prevent the hip soreness and bruising I have experienced after falls while ice skating. I recently fell on my bottom with these on and the dense protective foam did its job and prevented both. It's not to say I did not feel the impact. I just didn't get the hip soreness or bruising. As far as fit is concerned I am a 5 ft 11 in 200 lb man with a 40 in waist. I purchased the 3xl and wear them under my pants. The fit at the waist is fine. There is some bagginess in the bottom but not so much that it bothers me when I move. These are so much less cumbersome than the budget hockey pants I tried on. I recommend them for recreational ice skating. Read more
Pros: -zero soreness the day after after 7 hours of snowboarding and falling -you forget you’re wearing it until you have a bad fall and say thank god something was there to save your tailbone Cons: -the sizing is messed up i ordered exactly to my size and it was slightly too big so i gotta fold the band -it doesnt tighten alot around the waist so it can slide down after a fall or alot of moving and the pad will slide down and not be covering your tailbone so you have to check after every fall/run that your tailbone is still covered Read more
great, save me from getting a wet pant from ski. and very good cushion too, no pain at all for new skiier. Read more
runs large, i would size 2 sizes down. i tried to order based on size chart and the one i got for a teen ended up fitting an adult man, and the one i got for the adult man was entirely too large. Read more
Padding is great! My husband uses this to learn to ice skate. Size is just right and the protection level is well done. Wears underneath his pants and over his leggins and you can’t tell. Washed it three times and still looks just like new. Read more
I wish more people would give measurements in the reviews. I will so hopefully this helps someone else. I am 5’9” 180 and have 31” waist and 42” hips. I wear a size 10 jeans. I ordered a Large for me. I have big thighs and usually have to size up in jeans due to thighs even if waist is loose. These have a lot of stretch and are forgiving for size except the waist. Everything fit great except the waist. I could make it work, either be uncomfortable, pressure pressing down right above my belly button or leave the Velcro loose and have an open fly situation. I ordered a spare pair for my son (6 feet tall 39-40” waist) by Frelaxy in XXL and both that pair and this brand in XXL fit him comfortably with a 39” waist. I put the Frelaxy XXL pair on and i could wear those no issue and were comfortable in the waist. So I decided to return the Large ceinify pair and keep both XXL pairs for me and my son. We have a full 8” waist difference but can wear the same size with different levels of stretch. What Im saying is the sizing is very flexible and forgiving. I ordered a medium in this brand for my daughter who has 30” waist 35” hips and she said they were perfect. I shouldve ordered another medium for my husband who is 6’3 and wears 32x34 jeans. The larges fit but definitely not snug. I was going off size chart and information in the reviews with short notice before our trip so i made the best educated guess i could. His waist definitely isnt constricted like mine was in the same size. His waist is 32”. Mine is 31”. But being female and having had 3 kids, i have a lot more volume all around below my belly button that moves around as I bend and twist, wear as he is toned and flat there. Ideally i think XL would be my sweet spot but i didnt order that size. I spent the vasy majority of my time researching my oldest son’s garment to make sure he was comfortable lol Most important thing to gauge on which size to order is how the waist fits on you. Women will have a trickier time with that and fitting butt and thighs. But i would suggest sizing up one size at least for women, no question. Even with same waist measurement as a man. Even if waist isnt snug, you dont want it uncomfortable and your hips and booty will hold them up just fine. Read more
