Children's safety on the slopes — Komperdell back protector
Children's safety on the slopes — why a back protector is not just a gadget
Falls are part of everyday life for children on the slopes. Most end with a laugh and a quick brush-down of the jacket, but some – especially a collision with another skier or a fall on an icy piste – can end with a back injury. That is why more and more parents see a vest with a back protector as just as essential as a helmet.
From the 2026/2027 season our rental has a new partner – the Komperdell brand – and the Safe Junior set: a complete junior ski or snowboard set together with a green vest with a back protector.
Why a back protector for children?
A child's spine is still growing and is more vulnerable to injury than an adult's. A back protector:
- absorbs the impact of a fall on hard, icy snow,
- protects the spine in a collision with other people on the slope,
- supports posture – a child wearing the vest feels a "frame" and leans back less often,
- gives parents peace of mind when their child rides the lift on their own.
A protector does not replace learning to ski safely or wearing a helmet – it complements both. The helmet protects the head, the protector protects the back: together they are the basic safety kit for young skiers.
How to choose the right vest size
The most important rule: the protector should reach from the neck to the tailbone and sit snugly against the back. In practice:
- Measure your child's back length – from the seventh cervical vertebra (the clearly felt "bump" at the base of the neck) to the waist.
- Choose the vest size by that length, not by height "to grow into".
- Put the vest on over a thin layer (a base layer or fleece) – our light Komperdell vest is worn under or over the jacket, so try both and choose the one that gives your child full freedom of movement.
- Tighten the straps so the vest doesn't slip when your child leans forward, but doesn't restrict the shoulders.
At the shop we help you choose the size on the spot – it literally takes two minutes, and we can explain everything in English.
Safe Junior — the set with a protector at Ski4you
The Safe Junior set includes junior skis (or a snowboard up to 140 cm) with boots, helmet and poles, plus a Komperdell vest with a back protector. A light design, bright green that is easy to spot on the slope, and full back protection – priced at:
Our vest is the Komperdell Air Vest Junior green (K6450-18) – manufacturer's specifications:
- multi-layer Cross 6.0 protector made of adaptive dual-density foam that moulds to the body,
- certified to the EN 1621-2 standard (back protection for sport),
- multi-impact – the protector doesn't lose its properties after the first fall,
- light and flexible sleeveless design with a full-length front zip,
- easy care – washable at 30 °C.
| Rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 hours | 75 zł |
| 4 hours | 85 zł |
| Full day* | 95 zł |
* Full day = from pick-up until 22:00 the same day.
That is +35 zł per day compared with a standard junior set (60 zł). A junior set (60 zł) plus a separately hired vest (50 zł) costs 110 zł per day; with Safe Junior you pay 95 zł – 15 zł less than hiring them separately. The vest can also be hired on its own for 50 zł per day, but by the day only – so for 2 or 4 hours the protector is only available in the Safe Junior set.
See our full ski rental prices or book the Safe Junior set online now – you collect the equipment 100 m from the Szrenica base station.
Komperdell — our partner from the 2026/2027 season
Komperdell is an Austrian brand with almost a hundred years of history, best known for ski poles and protectors. At our shop you will find not only vests with back protectors but also new Komperdell ski poles – light and comfortable for adults and children alike.
Frequently asked questions
Is a back protector compulsory for children? It is not required by law, but we strongly recommend it – especially on busy slopes and while learning to ski.
From what age can a child wear the vest? We choose junior vests by back length, not by age – at our shop we fit them even for skiers of nursery-school age.
How much is the back-protector vest on its own? 50 zł per day (by the day only). In the Safe Junior set the protector costs 35 zł per day more than the standard set – 95 zł in total instead of 110 zł separately, so 15 zł cheaper.
Is the vest worn under or over the jacket? Our light Komperdell vest is worn under or over the jacket – both are correct, so choose whichever is more comfortable for your child.