POC Spine VPD Hydration Pack Body Armor
Stay hydrated and protect your spine with the POC Spine VPD Hydration pack. Wear this super-slim, protective pack mountain biking, skiing or snowboarding and for BMX.
The POC Spine VPD Hydration Pack Body Armor features:
- A light-weight backpack style design
- A full-length, removable, 1" thick VPD spine protector with two different VPD densities to keep your spine and back safe
- An interior spandex sleeve keeps the VPD back protector in place when your on the move
- A 70 fluid ounce hydration pouch with a lifetime guarantee against leaks
- A heavy-duty removable drink tube with neoprene lips
- Two padded and zippered interior pockets for keys, repair kits and the like
- All zippers are sealed and water resistant
- Exterior side pocket
- Second exterior pocket with has a mesh cargo net inside that can be pulled out and clipped to the pack for extra storage space
- Ergonomic and soft-padded shoulder straps and back
- 4-way adjustable chest and waist straps keep your pack in place and customize to fit your torso's length and width
- Removable, padded zippered pocket attaches to strap for easy access items
- Heavy duty nylon body and stitching throughout
VPD…What is that?
VPD stands for Visco-elastic Polymer Dough. We could go into a long discussion about physical chemistry and the transformation of matter through space and time. However, let’s just say that VPD is the product of some very sophisticated science. VPD is one of the few compounds on the market that meets the European Union’s highest standard for protective motorcycle clothing (CE 1621). Why? Because VPD is soft and comfortable, yet upon impact, VPD stiffens to absorb an extreme amount of energy created by such an impact. Since it is this energy from impact that ultimately causes bodily injury, the more energy your elbow pads shield from you, the less likely you are to suffer injury. Most elbow pads are static. VPD is progressive, meaning the harder the impact, the proportionately more energy from the impact VPD padding. Think of it as your loving mother and personal bodyguard rolled into one.
POC of Sweden – Gorgeous Design, Superior Protection
We can’t think of enough superlatives to describe the line mountain bike and BMX protective gear by POC of Sweden. POC combines sophisticated engineering with spare Scandinavian styling to produce what are arguably some of the most good-looking, high-tech helmets and body armor on the planet. The company has won numerous international design awards. In terms of safety, one award in particular stands out. Volvo, possibly the most safety-conscious company in the world, awarded POC its Grand Prize in the category of Active Safety as part of their prestigious annual Volvo ISPO Sports Design Award competition.
