We definitely dig Romain de Marchi’s go-for-broke style, and as a Slytech Shredder it’s only fitting that we recommend people look into YESNowBoard.

Here’s a look into what RDM, DCP, and JPS got going in their line-up for 2010-2011.

Introducing the all new 2nd Skin Protection Series from Slytech. Subtle, yet important enhancements have been made across the line, making for an even more free and safe experience. Whether you’re into snowboarding or skiing — even mountain biking — you can rest assured that these products have been thoroughly engineered with REAL SCIENCE backing up the safety claims.

*** STORES ARE PREORDERING NOW! If you already know you’re in need of a new back protector or other protection products for next season, call your local distributor with your request. The contact information is listed below the pictures ***

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Germany’s Pleasure Magazine recently highlighted Wolfgang “Wolle” Nyvelt’s favorite gear. His usual Salomon, Billabong and DaKine favorites are in there, as well as the Wolle Edition Slytech 2nd Skin Backprotector.

Here’s the English translation:

“Slytech Backprotector
Wolle is even enticed by his Signature Series stuff. The Slytech Backprotector protects the spine, the coccyx, and the shoulder blades, as well as the important lower-back area. To keep free range of motion and comfort, this ‘back caresser” avoids the use of hard plastic components. The only thing left to say is a loud ‘Eööööh!”

A Snowboarder and His Toys

Wolle's Favorite Gear

MethodMag.com Reviews 2nd Skin: Friggin LOVES IT!

Man, when you get big-ups from METHOD, you know you’ve got something pretty sweet. Check this review posted on METHODMAG.com on Wednesday, January 27th.

Watch your back, kid!” An old saying that was probably born in a sketchy ghetto slum or the trenches of some battlefield. But it applies all too well to pristine snowy pistes at 2000 meters. Bruised backs, cracked vertebrae and mashed ribs are not a road you want to go down. So, how to avoid this? The Slytech 2nd Skin Back Protector is the answer!In hindsight, I could have totally used one of these ninja turtle shells in my early years of boosting my bones off kickers. Back when I would roll up to big ass tables thinking I knew what was up, come in with enough speed to clear the whole park and chuck some boned out stiffies. I hadn’t yet sorted out keeping my weight over my feet when launching and more often than not would get sprung with my board leading the charge and my flailing corpse in hot pursuit.

Just before inverting to half flip I would crash land on the icy East Coast hardpack back first. This practice led to a colorful array of injuries, including a broken wrist. But usually I would just knock the wind out of myself and moans that resembled a bitch giving birth to a litter of 10 puppies simultaneously would emerge from my deflated lungs.

But this was back before people started padding up to thrash the hill, and I have since learned to take off on my toe edge. Things are different for you younger cats (and holiday huckers) though, and not only will the Slytech 2nd Skin Back Protector save you from busting your ribs, it will also keep all y’all next level shreds fully in the space race, double corking to the moon and back safe and sound.

With all the flippity-doo-da maneuvers these days it’s quite likely you’ll eventually find yourself stuck upside down halfway through one, so consider getting yourself some of this peace of mind (safety). That way you’ll never find out how coughing can be as cruel as medieval torture. Don’t even get me started on the tear-inducing pain of slipping out onto your back on a box or rail that you could spare yourself from…

The New 2010 2nd Skin Logo

I also found that they’re quite helpful for fending off weird people with no conception of personal space in packed gondolas. Check out this next level padding that fits snug around the waist and stays in place thanks to the shoulder straps. Maybe you’re thinking, “this is nothing new” but that fact is the sheer comfort offered by this back protector is what makes the difference. The memory foam 2nd skin actually molds to your body like clay but stiffens up right when you need your back to be saved. Check out the details on this memory-cell-foam technology here.

Peep the whole line of protection gear that helps you check yoself beef-o you wreck yoself!”