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POC Armor Torso Jacket

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I have broken both of my collar bones on two different occasions...

By Ranked #1714 - Alpine Skiing November 27, 2008

I have broken both of my collar bones on two different occasions while snowboarding over the years. I am looking at this body armor to prevent such an episode from happening again. Is the shoulder pad designed to specifically prevent fracture to the clavicle?

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By Ranked #22 - Alpine Skiing December 8, 2008

No, the raised rubber is to prevent injury to the clavicle (or collar bone.) The plastic shoulder pad prevents damage to the scapula (specifically the acromium process, which I just broke) or the humerous (usually an impacted humerous)

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Aramid mesh, injected polypropylene 
Protection Area:
Chest, elbow, forearm, spine, shoulder, tailbone 
Closure System:
Hook-and-loop 
Recommended Use:
Skiing and snowboarding 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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