Snowboarding athletes of all types and skills use Crash Pads Brand of protective gear. Snow boarding was the original winter sport that Crash Pads extreme gear was designed for but now this safety equipment is commonly and frequently used for skiing, ski racing, Giant Slalom, boarder cross, extreme skiing, extreme snowboarding, half pipe, cliff jumping, down hill, and snow skates. In addition to the padded shorts and long underware, many snow sports enthusiasts are using the Crash Pads Upper Body Protector as well.