Impact Shorts - Crash Pants

Impact Shorts Buyer Guide

Impact shorts help cushion the lower body during falls. They are useful for snowboarding, skiing, skating, skateboarding, and scooter riding. The main padded areas are usually the hips, thighs, rear, and tailbone.

Adult Impact Shorts

Adult impact shorts suit riders who want padded protection under snow pants or loose outerwear. They can help reduce bruising from seated falls, side impacts, and hard landings.

The adult options in this range include EVA padding around key impact zones. Some styles also include breathable mesh sections and an adjustable waist. Therefore, they can stay comfortable during longer use.

Kids Butt Protection

Kids butt protection suits young skiers, snowboarders, skaters, and scooter riders. It adds padding around common fall areas. However, sizing should not rely on age alone.

Check waist and thigh measurements before ordering. A snug fit helps keep the padding in the right place when the child bends, turns, or falls.

How to Choose Impact Shorts

• For snowboarding: choose padding with good tailbone, hip, and rear coverage.
• For skiing: check that the shorts fit under ski pants without restricting movement.
• For skating: choose a secure fit that stays in place while turning and bending.
• For kids: measure the waist and thighs before choosing a size.
• For adults: compare waist, hip, height, and weight guides where listed.

Fit and Comfort Tips

Impact shorts should feel close fitting, but not tight. If they move during sport, the padding may shift away from the area it needs to protect.

They should also allow normal movement. Bend, squat, and sit while trying them on. If the shorts pull, pinch, or restrict movement, they may be too small.

When to Replace Them

Replace impact shorts if the foam becomes flat, split, torn, or badly compressed. Also check seams, waistbands, and straps. Secure padding gives better comfort and more reliable coverage.