Demon FlexForce X D3O Padded Shorts V2
Now this is the next pair of protection shorts that I'm looking for my next upgrade. The reason for this is because it covers all the areas that my Favourite POC Ski Shorts cover plus two additional area, the Ischium bone,(I.e. Butt) and it uses a D3O piece that covers the lower back to tailbone. In addition they surround the piece with their thermoform Padded material to help absorb even more.
For version 2, they upgraded the fabric to elastic, sweat wicking and breathable mesh. So it will fit snugly on TOP of your thermal compression tights.
I was pretty impressed with their video description of the product that you can check it out here. Definitely giving it a 5 for protection.
Of course with the higher protection, there may be some sacrifice to it being too fat, so I'll just give it a 4.5 till I can tell you after I purchase it.
Price wise, I think it is pretty reasonable for it being under US$100 and still offer so much protection as well as having a D3O piece. It is even cheaper than my POC, so definitely give it a 5.
Overall I think this would be the best value and good quality product for how it can do to save you on the slopes.
Protection: 5/5
Comfort: (TBC) 4.5/5?
Price: 5/5
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