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Snowboard Padded Vest — Demon Zero PLUS RF

Name: Snowboard Padded Vest — Demon Zero PLUS RF D3O, Level 1 Back Guard
Rating: 4.80 (5 reviews)

$129.99 USD

5 reviews

Size & Fit Guide

Size chart for Demon United Zero RF vest with a silhouette and measurement details.

Snowboard Padded Vest — Demon Zero PLUS RF

Spine-first back padding you can wear under any jacket, all day.

A full-length back pad with soft chest and rib cushioning up front — padding you put on and forget about. The vest for riders who want the back covered without a full six-pad top.

Features

RZ Labs back pad — A durable, pliable full-length spine pad from RZ-LABS, made to stay resilient across a full season without compressing out. Removable for washing.
Recycled D3O® RF foam underlay — Rate-sensitive foam under the back zone: soft while you ride, firms up when compressed, resets instantly. Made from 100% recycled D3O® Zero material.
Soft air-foam chest and rib padding — Lightweight front cushioning for comfort and coverage, without the bulk of a full padded top.
Ultra-soft, low-profile build — Lightweight and flexible in every direction, for all-day under-jacket wear with no visible outline.
Eco-friendly — 100% recycled D3O® Zero foam.

Specs

RZ-LABS full-length back pad (removable)
Recycled D3O® RF foam underlay at the back
Soft air-foam padding at chest and ribs
Ultra-soft, all-directional stretch construction
Unisex sizing — refer to the size chart
Care: hand wash, air dry
Insert: the RZ-LABS RZ-801 back pad is certified by its manufacturer to EN 1621-2:2014 (Notified Body 0498). This applies to the pad only; no performance level is claimed for the garment.

Intended use

For snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking only. Not for motorsports. Designed to cushion minor impacts and reduce bruising, scuffs and abrasions from falls typical of these sports. No protective equipment can prevent serious injury. Fit it snug, check it for damage before each use, and replace it if it is cracked, torn or worn.

For riders who want spine coverage as the priority with a little frontal cushioning.

Helpful links

How To Wash Demon United Gear

Demon Zero padded vest size chart

RZ Labs + D3O® RF

RZ-LABS back pad runs the full length of your spine. Recycled D3O® RF foam underlays it — firms up under compression, resets instantly.

Slim + Low-Profile

Ultra-soft, lightweight build sits clean under any ski or snowboard jacket — no bulk, no restriction. Soft air foam at the chest and ribs adds comfort coverage.

All Season

Designed for use in Spring, Summer and Winter. BMX, MTB and snowboarding!

The RZ-LABS back pad is a durable, pliable full-length panel — engineered to stay resilient across a full season without losing its shape.

The Zero RF Vest isn't a snow-only piece. The ultra-soft, lightweight build breathes well enough for mountain biking, trail riding, and snowsports — any sport where a slam onto your back is a real possibility.

Rib and chest coverage in a single lightweight layer — flexible rib padding that bends with every turn and landing, and soft chest cushioning. One vest, worn under anything.

All-Around Slim Padding

Frequently asked questions

They're built for different levels of protection and different types of riders. The Zero RF Vest is the everyday option — EN1621-2 certified RZ Labs back guard, recycled D3O RF underlay at the spine, and soft air foam at the chest and ribs. It's slim, lightweight, and designed to be worn under any jacket without thinking about it. The back and spine are its priority. The chest and rib padding is comfort cushioning, not CE-certified impact armor. The X V7 Impact Top is the full protection system — six CE EN1621-1 certified D3O® pads covering shoulders, elbows, back, ribs, and abdomen, with ACF compression fit and X-Connect compatibility. If you're riding park, hitting big features, or want certified protection at every upper body zone, the X V7 is the right tool. If you want reliable certified spine coverage in the slimmest, most wearable package, the Zero RF Vest is built for that.

The Zero RF Vest is built for all-season, multi-sport use. The lightweight, moisture-wicking construction handles body temperature well enough for mountain biking, trail riding, and shoulder-season sessions where a full impact top runs too hot. The RZ Labs back guard and D3O RF foam respond identically to impacts regardless of season or surface — a backward slam on a mountain bike trail puts the same demands on your spine as one on a ski slope. Riders use the Zero RF Vest across snowboarding, skiing, MTB, and any discipline where spine protection matters and bulk doesn't work.

Yes — fitting cleanly under a jacket is the entire design brief. The Zero PLUS RF Vest uses an ultra-soft, lightweight construction that sits close to the body without creating visible bulk at the back, shoulders, or chest under outerwear. The vest profile is significantly slimmer than a full impact top, making it the preferred choice for riders who want spine protection without any noticeable change to how their jacket fits or moves. Most riders wear it directly over a base layer under their shell or insulated jacket. Size according to the Demon chart — a correct fit should feel snug but not compressive, with no bunching at the shoulders or waist.

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Been using these vests for almost a decade. I ride 70 - 100+ days a season with lots of backcountry snowmobile access snowboarding. Keeps me warm on the cold days but breaths enough to not overheat on the warm spring days. Fits great with beacon and are by far the comfiest vest on the market.

Easily get about 2-3 seasons out of one before the velcro starts to loose grip but still useable after that with help from an elastic band.

Highly recommend all Demons products. Great company, great customer service. 10 out of 10.

LARGE ZERO PLUS — Preorder Ships 9/15/2026

Super quality!….

Very comfortable. Forgot I was wearing it. I have only used for 2 days so far. I bought it as I broke a rib last year and didn't want again. Had one blow out so far and didn't feel a thing. The lower rib protectors don't feel like they are big enough but I guess we shall see. I also use with the Demon v6 shorts.