I tore my rotator cuff in a ski fall in February. I purchased this top to protect my shoulder while I continued my ski season prior to surgery. The top is well made and provides ample protection. I haven’t fallen since I began using this top, so I can’t vouch for its real life protection, but the top has protection in all the right places. The top is relatively light weight and fits me perfectly. I wear the large, and I’m 5’11”, 170 pounds with a 32” waist. The top acts as another base layer, so I removed one base layer and replaced it with this top. My shirt, fleece and ski coat all fit over this top. I highly recommend this top for any skier, especially those over 60 who are more prone to injury after falls.
It felt heavier than I thought it would but defs worth it. I fell on my shoulders/arm on an icy slope and could barely feel a thing thanks to RF D30 top.
It works as it should and protects you against the ice and hard snow. I have fallen plenty and feel more confident that I will not be seriously injured.
The only issue I have is that new to snowboarding and falling less the gear is hot and when just cruising I would like just the bottoms and elbow pads.
Material is well made and very comfortable.
Fits good,
Fit perfectly on my 9-year-old son. A very solid protection without being too bulky or heavy