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It is 21° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 21° in Bansko now. clear sky

back protector

A skier wearing a helmet and back protector on a slope with thin snow and visible rocks.

Choosing a back protector: Ski and snowboard protection
A skier wearing a helmet and back protector on a slope with thin snow and visible rocks.

Ski helmet and back protector: Protection from the “invisible” stones under the snow