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Combining a back protector and a backpack into one is a no-brainer. Better comfort and less bulk than wearing two separate items and the performance of both is not compromised in any way. Not only will it protect you from falls, it will also protect you from any hard objects in your backpack. ‘Ortovox protects’ is their motto and as you can see this is no exception.
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Specification
Price: £175
Ortovox protects. This guiding principle was also the central focus during the development of Ortovox's Free Rider: The downhill backpack for freeriders has an SPS Flex back protector, which combines the back system and protector into a flexible unit. Built from eight pads that remain comfortably flexible even in the cold, the TÜV-certified protector adapts to the body and absorbs impact. Ortovox use SAS-TEC protective foam. After outward applications of force, this viscoelastic foam quickly returns to its original shape. In contrast to other cushioning materials, it is can also withstand multiple impacts (impacts do not destroy the protectors) and is even responsive to small applications of force. Cushioning occurs in a near-linear fashion, which keeps stress on the human body low.
As with all Ortovox backpacks, the Free Ride Series includes an emergency card.
Features:
- Chest strap with signal whistle
- Snowboard and snowshoe attachment
- Bright Inside
- Water-resistant zipper
- Separate safety compartment
- Helmet net
- Big Hip belt
- Access to main compartment: front
- Hip pocket
- A-Skifix
- D-Skifix
- Compression strap
- Hydration system compatible
- Access to main compartment: back
- Ice axe and hiking pole fastening
- Key holder
- SPS Flex back protector
- Weight: 1280g
- Material: Nylon 420D Ballshadow / Nylon 420D Oxford (Melange) / Nylon 420D Robic
- Volume: 24L
