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Introduction:

In the high-impact world of freestyle snowboarding—where park laps, rail jams, and halfpipe mastery define progression—protecting the hips, tailbone, and thighs isn’t just precautionary; it’s fundamental to progression. Traditional padding often compromises mobility or lacks sufficient impact absorption for repeated falls. Enter the SPO Foam Protective Short, engineered with Upgraded SPO Protection Foam and EVA Pad to deliver Excellent Impact Resistance without restricting the dynamic movement freestyle demands.

The Freestyle Safety Gap:
Landing sideways on a rail or overshooting a jump transfers brutal force to the rider’s lower body. Standard foam padding compresses permanently after hard impacts, diminishing protection over time. Breathability is another pain point; bulky, non-breathable liners cause overheating during intense park sessions, reducing comfort and focus.

SPO Shorts: The Freestyle Solution:
Crafted from 80% Polyester + 20% Spandex fabric, these shorts offer anatomical flexibility for spins and grabs. The Breathable Mesh Fabric zones manage moisture during hike-back laps. Crucially, the Inner Pad system combines SPO Foam’s energy dispersion with EVA’s resilience—absorbing shocks from concrete-like landings while retaining shape after repeated impacts. This All-round Protection targets the coccyx, hips, and femurs—the prime impact zones in failed tricks.

Why Freestyle Riders Benefit:

• Session Longevity: Reduced impact trauma means more attempts at mastering new tricks.

• Confidence to Progress: Knowing hips are shielded encourages trying technical rails or larger jumps.

• Sweat Management: Breathability prevents the "sauna effect" of non-mesh alternatives.

• Slim Profile: Low-bulk design fits seamlessly under snowboard pants (Sizes: S-2XL).

Conclusion:
For freestyle athletes, the SPO Foam Protective Shorts (P-SN-013) transform protection from a passive safeguard into an active performance tool. By solving core issues—impact decay, mobility loss, and overheating—they empower riders to push limits in terrain parks worldwide.