Al Hoch 5 I bought this immediately after my first ski trip and wore it on the next. I must say this is pretty much a life-saver for beginners in snow sports. The padding is pretty thick, which also provides some warmth and I hardly feel anything when I fall. I do recommend to beginners who would like to experiment different techniques. If I must comment a downside on this, I would say that it is slightly heavy(when transporting it) but this is also what gives this protective wear its effect I guess. I hardly feel the weight when I’m wearing though.