Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest – Advanced Impact Protection for Snowboarding & Skiing
Protect Your Back and Ride with Confidence: The Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest is an essential investment for anyone serious about snowboarding or skiing. Offering the latest in D30® impact protection, this vest ensures you can enjoy your winter sports with confidence, knowing that your back is well-protected from the risks of high-speed impacts and falls. Prioritize your safety and comfort on the slopes—gear up with Oakley today!
Product Overview: The Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest is a high-performance protective gear designed for snowboarders, skiers, and winter sports enthusiasts. This back protector offers critical impact protection for the spine and back during high-speed runs, falls, or crashes. With its integration of D30® technology, the Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest provides superior shock absorption and comfort, making it an essential piece of gear for any serious snowboarding or skiing enthusiast.
Key Features:
- D30® Impact Protection Technology: The vest is equipped with D30®, a cutting-edge material that hardens upon impact, offering superior energy absorption and protecting the spine from sudden shocks. Unlike traditional foam-based protectors, D30® remains flexible during normal movement and stiffens in response to high-force impacts, providing optimal safety without restricting mobility.
- Breathable and Lightweight Design: The back guard is designed to be lightweight and breathable, ensuring that it doesn't weigh you down or cause overheating during high-intensity activities like snowboarding and skiing. The mesh fabric enhances airflow, promoting ventilation while still offering a high level of protection.
- Slim and Ergonomic Fit: The Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest offers a sleek, slim design that fits comfortably under or over your winter jacket or clothing. The ergonomic design contours to the body for an improved fit, ensuring the vest stays in place during movement.
- Full Range of Motion: Unlike bulky back protectors, this vest allows for full range of motion, enabling snowboarders and skiers to perform at their best without feeling restricted. The flexibility provided by D30® technology ensures you can maintain your natural posture and flexibility while navigating the slopes.
- Integrated Kidney Protection: In addition to back protection, the Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest includes integrated padding to protect the kidneys and lower back, areas that are especially vulnerable during falls.
- Adjustable Sizing: The vest is equipped with adjustable straps to ensure a snug, secure fit for all body types. This customization helps ensure that the back guard remains in place and offers maximum protection throughout the day.
Why the Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest is Essential for Snowboarding & Skiing:
- Critical Back Protection: During snowboarding and skiing, falls and collisions are inevitable. Protecting your back, particularly your spine, is crucial in preventing serious injuries. The Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest provides essential protection for one of the most vulnerable areas of the body.
- Impact Resistance: The D30® technology in the vest is specifically designed to absorb and disperse energy from impacts, reducing the likelihood of injury. When the material is impacted, it becomes firm, dissipating the force of the impact across a larger area and reducing the direct effect on the body.
- Preventing Long-Term Damage: Skiing and snowboarding, particularly in more extreme conditions, can expose athletes to repetitive strain or sudden high-impact falls. The Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest not only reduces immediate injury risks but also helps minimize the chances of long-term damage to the spine and lower back.
- Comfort and Performance: The vest is lightweight and flexible, ensuring that users can wear it all day without discomfort or restriction. This is particularly important for snowboarders and skiers, who need to maintain agility and movement during their activities.
- All-Day Wearability: Due to its breathable, lightweight construction, the back guard can be worn comfortably for extended periods. Whether you’re enjoying a full day of skiing on the slopes or tackling tough runs on your snowboard, the vest will not interfere with your performance.
Tech Behind D30® Impact Protection: The D30® technology used in the Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest consists of a special polymer matrix that is soft and flexible under normal conditions, allowing for unrestricted movement. Upon impact, the molecules in the material lock together, hardening to absorb and dissipate the energy generated by a fall or crash. This technology enables the vest to deliver excellent protection without the bulk of traditional impact protection gear, offering a combination of comfort, flexibility, and safety.
Why Choose the Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest?
- Innovative Protection: The advanced D30® technology offers dynamic impact resistance, providing effective protection against sudden impacts during snowboarding and skiing.
- Enhanced Comfort: The lightweight, breathable fabric ensures comfort and mobility without sacrificing protection.
- Full Body Protection: In addition to spinal protection, the vest also protects the lower back and kidneys, reducing the risk of injury to these critical areas.
- Flexible Fit: The ergonomic design and adjustable straps ensure a secure fit, allowing for full range of motion while keeping the vest in place.
Features
-
Full zip vest with integrated back protector for added safety
-
EN1621-2 Level 2 CE Certification
-
UKCA Certification
-
EVA padding on sides around ribs
-
Breathable mesh fabric to keep you dry and comfortable
-
Removable belt construction lets you adjust the fit
-
Removable back pad for versatility and garment cleaning
-
Heat transfer Oakley Ellipse logo branding
-
Sublimated printed Oakley Ellipse branding
-
Washable vest
- Performance Fit
At Surface 2 Air Sports we want you to enjoy your purchases as soon as possible, which means we strive to dispatch your order within one working day of it being placed (subject to payment authorization and stock availability). If there is going to be a delay for any reason, we’ll let you know as soon as we can.
FREE UK MAINLAND SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER £30
- If you order before 2 pm, Monday to Friday (Excluding Bank Holidays) and we have your items in stock, we'll despatch the same day for FREE NEXT DAY SHIPPING (Where Possible)
- If you order after 2 pm, we'll still try to despatch that day but, if we can't, we'll despatch the following working day.
- Items ordered after 2 pm Friday or over a weekend will be despatched Monday.
- Items despatched on Friday are for delivery the following week.
- Items ordered over a Bank Holiday will be despatched the next working day.
- Free Next Day (Where Possible)UK mainland shipping on all orders over £30. Orders below £30 will be £3.95
- *Some items will incur a charge of £19.95 due to the product sizing i.e. Sit-on-Top Kayaks and Surfboards
- *Some UK postcodes will incur a £15 shipping charge due to their location (ie. Scottish Highlands, Isle of Wight, etc.)
OUTSIDE OF THE UK MAINLAND
- Shipping to most EU countries is calculated at £20 and can take around 5-7 working days
- Shipping outside the EU is calculated at £35 and can take around 5-12 working days
- S2AS reserve the right to amend shipping costs based upon the volumetric weight of the parcel and destination country
- Please be aware that you may be liable for import taxes when you receive the item in your destination, this may be different for different countries (as a guide the UK VAT rate is 20%) you must understand and budget for any import taxes that you may have to pay. Surface 2 Air Sports is not responsible for these charges and if they are due you should be contacted by your customs office.
- Unfortunately, if S2AS send an item out and it is then rejected by the customer due to these import charges you will receive the full refund for the item when it is returned to S2AS minus the total shipping and returns costs.
- Exchange rates vary constantly, therefore, we cannot guarantee the price of an item in any other currency except GBP, all other currencies are approximate. The money taken from your account will be in GPB, you must check with your bank as to how it will come out of your account.
- * For any orders leaving the UK, no UK VAT will be charged and as a result, the price you see on the website should exclude VAT.
www.s2as.com stock levels are constantly updated to maintain live stock levels but demand can sometimes be high and we occasionally run out of popular items.
Due to the constant rotation of our stock, some items may currently be on backorder and as such delivery can be delayed by up to 7 days. If this is the case, please feel free to call us for further information.
Our standard couriers are DHL, Royal Mail, DX Freight & APC.
All orders are shipped within 24hrs delivery is Monday – Friday (depending on stock). If no one is home a courier will leave details of the next delivery attempt and the contact number of the local depot. If you would like your order to be “left safe” on your property should no one be home, please specify details in the comments as you check out. (S2AS take no responsibility for order requests to be left in a "Safe place"
The delivery charge for orders outside of mainland UK is calculated on the volumetric weight of the items and the destination country.
www.s2as.com reserve the right to amend orders placed with incorrect delivery options without notice.
For delivery enquiries please contact:
E-mail info@s2as.com or call us on 01202 738 448
Upon delivery please check all items have not been damaged in transit before you sign for them. If any damage is visible, please ensure you sign as "Damaged" and you are with your rights to refuse and ask that they are returned to the sender. If you cannot thoroughly check the goods please sign for as ‘unchecked’.You must inspect and confirm that the goods are in good condition before signing. If the goods are damaged and not signed for as such, Surface 2 Air Sports cannot accept any liability and the item will not be replaced or reimbursed.
RETURNS
If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, you have 14 days from the purchase date to make us aware you wish to return the order and we will send you a returns form via your email address, And a further 14 days to return the item(s) to S2AS in their original condition with the packaging and tags intact for a full refund.
Please bear in mind items that are "not wanted" or ordered in customer error (i.e. wrong size/colour) will be not be refunded postage costs.
When returning items please place a note inside the parcel(s), with your Name, Contact Number, Order Number, the reason for the return (i.e. wrong size, not matching item description, etc.) and whether you wish for a refund or to exchange for a different item(s), S2AS cannot be held responsible for any delays in regards to returns without this information enclosed.
Please note that if goods are not returned in the condition in which you received them, we reserve the right to refuse such returns.
Any item returned to us is at your own risk and cost. Please note that we will not be liable for any loss or damage to any returned items in transit and products remain your responsibility and property until we receive them. If returned items are lost or damaged in transit, we will have to charge you (or not to refund any amounts attributable to) such loss or damage. Please send any item(s) you intend to return in the original packaging.
Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest – Advanced Impact Protection for Snowboarding & Skiing
Protect Your Back and Ride with Confidence: The Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest is an essential investment for anyone serious about snowboarding or skiing. Offering the latest in D30® impact protection, this vest ensures you can enjoy your winter sports with confidence, knowing that your back is well-protected from the risks of high-speed impacts and falls. Prioritize your safety and comfort on the slopes—gear up with Oakley today!
Product Overview: The Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest is a high-performance protective gear designed for snowboarders, skiers, and winter sports enthusiasts. This back protector offers critical impact protection for the spine and back during high-speed runs, falls, or crashes. With its integration of D30® technology, the Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest provides superior shock absorption and comfort, making it an essential piece of gear for any serious snowboarding or skiing enthusiast.
Key Features:
- D30® Impact Protection Technology: The vest is equipped with D30®, a cutting-edge material that hardens upon impact, offering superior energy absorption and protecting the spine from sudden shocks. Unlike traditional foam-based protectors, D30® remains flexible during normal movement and stiffens in response to high-force impacts, providing optimal safety without restricting mobility.
- Breathable and Lightweight Design: The back guard is designed to be lightweight and breathable, ensuring that it doesn't weigh you down or cause overheating during high-intensity activities like snowboarding and skiing. The mesh fabric enhances airflow, promoting ventilation while still offering a high level of protection.
- Slim and Ergonomic Fit: The Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest offers a sleek, slim design that fits comfortably under or over your winter jacket or clothing. The ergonomic design contours to the body for an improved fit, ensuring the vest stays in place during movement.
- Full Range of Motion: Unlike bulky back protectors, this vest allows for full range of motion, enabling snowboarders and skiers to perform at their best without feeling restricted. The flexibility provided by D30® technology ensures you can maintain your natural posture and flexibility while navigating the slopes.
- Integrated Kidney Protection: In addition to back protection, the Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest includes integrated padding to protect the kidneys and lower back, areas that are especially vulnerable during falls.
- Adjustable Sizing: The vest is equipped with adjustable straps to ensure a snug, secure fit for all body types. This customization helps ensure that the back guard remains in place and offers maximum protection throughout the day.
Why the Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest is Essential for Snowboarding & Skiing:
- Critical Back Protection: During snowboarding and skiing, falls and collisions are inevitable. Protecting your back, particularly your spine, is crucial in preventing serious injuries. The Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest provides essential protection for one of the most vulnerable areas of the body.
- Impact Resistance: The D30® technology in the vest is specifically designed to absorb and disperse energy from impacts, reducing the likelihood of injury. When the material is impacted, it becomes firm, dissipating the force of the impact across a larger area and reducing the direct effect on the body.
- Preventing Long-Term Damage: Skiing and snowboarding, particularly in more extreme conditions, can expose athletes to repetitive strain or sudden high-impact falls. The Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest not only reduces immediate injury risks but also helps minimize the chances of long-term damage to the spine and lower back.
- Comfort and Performance: The vest is lightweight and flexible, ensuring that users can wear it all day without discomfort or restriction. This is particularly important for snowboarders and skiers, who need to maintain agility and movement during their activities.
- All-Day Wearability: Due to its breathable, lightweight construction, the back guard can be worn comfortably for extended periods. Whether you’re enjoying a full day of skiing on the slopes or tackling tough runs on your snowboard, the vest will not interfere with your performance.
Tech Behind D30® Impact Protection: The D30® technology used in the Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest consists of a special polymer matrix that is soft and flexible under normal conditions, allowing for unrestricted movement. Upon impact, the molecules in the material lock together, hardening to absorb and dissipate the energy generated by a fall or crash. This technology enables the vest to deliver excellent protection without the bulk of traditional impact protection gear, offering a combination of comfort, flexibility, and safety.
Why Choose the Oakley D30 Back Guard Vest?
- Innovative Protection: The advanced D30® technology offers dynamic impact resistance, providing effective protection against sudden impacts during snowboarding and skiing.
- Enhanced Comfort: The lightweight, breathable fabric ensures comfort and mobility without sacrificing protection.
- Full Body Protection: In addition to spinal protection, the vest also protects the lower back and kidneys, reducing the risk of injury to these critical areas.
- Flexible Fit: The ergonomic design and adjustable straps ensure a secure fit, allowing for full range of motion while keeping the vest in place.
Features
-
Full zip vest with integrated back protector for added safety
-
EN1621-2 Level 2 CE Certification
-
UKCA Certification
-
EVA padding on sides around ribs
-
Breathable mesh fabric to keep you dry and comfortable
-
Removable belt construction lets you adjust the fit
-
Removable back pad for versatility and garment cleaning
-
Heat transfer Oakley Ellipse logo branding
-
Sublimated printed Oakley Ellipse branding
-
Washable vest
- Performance Fit
At Surface 2 Air Sports we want you to enjoy your purchases as soon as possible, which means we strive to dispatch your order within one working day of it being placed (subject to payment authorization and stock availability). If there is going to be a delay for any reason, we’ll let you know as soon as we can.
FREE UK MAINLAND SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER £30
- If you order before 2 pm, Monday to Friday (Excluding Bank Holidays) and we have your items in stock, we'll despatch the same day for FREE NEXT DAY SHIPPING (Where Possible)
- If you order after 2 pm, we'll still try to despatch that day but, if we can't, we'll despatch the following working day.
- Items ordered after 2 pm Friday or over a weekend will be despatched Monday.
- Items despatched on Friday are for delivery the following week.
- Items ordered over a Bank Holiday will be despatched the next working day.
- Free Next Day (Where Possible)UK mainland shipping on all orders over £30. Orders below £30 will be £3.95
- *Some items will incur a charge of £19.95 due to the product sizing i.e. Sit-on-Top Kayaks and Surfboards
- *Some UK postcodes will incur a £15 shipping charge due to their location (ie. Scottish Highlands, Isle of Wight, etc.)
OUTSIDE OF THE UK MAINLAND
- Shipping to most EU countries is calculated at £20 and can take around 5-7 working days
- Shipping outside the EU is calculated at £35 and can take around 5-12 working days
- S2AS reserve the right to amend shipping costs based upon the volumetric weight of the parcel and destination country
- Please be aware that you may be liable for import taxes when you receive the item in your destination, this may be different for different countries (as a guide the UK VAT rate is 20%) you must understand and budget for any import taxes that you may have to pay. Surface 2 Air Sports is not responsible for these charges and if they are due you should be contacted by your customs office.
- Unfortunately, if S2AS send an item out and it is then rejected by the customer due to these import charges you will receive the full refund for the item when it is returned to S2AS minus the total shipping and returns costs.
- Exchange rates vary constantly, therefore, we cannot guarantee the price of an item in any other currency except GBP, all other currencies are approximate. The money taken from your account will be in GPB, you must check with your bank as to how it will come out of your account.
- * For any orders leaving the UK, no UK VAT will be charged and as a result, the price you see on the website should exclude VAT.
www.s2as.com stock levels are constantly updated to maintain live stock levels but demand can sometimes be high and we occasionally run out of popular items.
Due to the constant rotation of our stock, some items may currently be on backorder and as such delivery can be delayed by up to 7 days. If this is the case, please feel free to call us for further information.
Our standard couriers are DHL, Royal Mail, DX Freight & APC.
All orders are shipped within 24hrs delivery is Monday – Friday (depending on stock). If no one is home a courier will leave details of the next delivery attempt and the contact number of the local depot. If you would like your order to be “left safe” on your property should no one be home, please specify details in the comments as you check out. (S2AS take no responsibility for order requests to be left in a "Safe place"
The delivery charge for orders outside of mainland UK is calculated on the volumetric weight of the items and the destination country.
www.s2as.com reserve the right to amend orders placed with incorrect delivery options without notice.
For delivery enquiries please contact:
E-mail info@s2as.com or call us on 01202 738 448
Upon delivery please check all items have not been damaged in transit before you sign for them. If any damage is visible, please ensure you sign as "Damaged" and you are with your rights to refuse and ask that they are returned to the sender. If you cannot thoroughly check the goods please sign for as ‘unchecked’.You must inspect and confirm that the goods are in good condition before signing. If the goods are damaged and not signed for as such, Surface 2 Air Sports cannot accept any liability and the item will not be replaced or reimbursed.
RETURNS
If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, you have 14 days from the purchase date to make us aware you wish to return the order and we will send you a returns form via your email address, And a further 14 days to return the item(s) to S2AS in their original condition with the packaging and tags intact for a full refund.
Please bear in mind items that are "not wanted" or ordered in customer error (i.e. wrong size/colour) will be not be refunded postage costs.
When returning items please place a note inside the parcel(s), with your Name, Contact Number, Order Number, the reason for the return (i.e. wrong size, not matching item description, etc.) and whether you wish for a refund or to exchange for a different item(s), S2AS cannot be held responsible for any delays in regards to returns without this information enclosed.
Please note that if goods are not returned in the condition in which you received them, we reserve the right to refuse such returns.
Any item returned to us is at your own risk and cost. Please note that we will not be liable for any loss or damage to any returned items in transit and products remain your responsibility and property until we receive them. If returned items are lost or damaged in transit, we will have to charge you (or not to refund any amounts attributable to) such loss or damage. Please send any item(s) you intend to return in the original packaging.