3 Reasons You Need Bracelayer For Skiing and Snowboarding
With constant bending, twisting and weight-bearing on uneven terrain, activities like hiking, cycling and trail running push your knees to their limits. Skiers and snowboarders face the challenge of sharp turns and high-impact movements on the slopes, putting intense strain on their joints, often resulting in inflammation, soreness or long-term pain if left unchecked.
The good news? Knee pain doesn’t have to sideline your adventures. Taking steps to protect your joints, like using compression base layers, can help you manage discomfort so you can make the most of this winter season.
Engineered to deliver targeted knee support, Bracelayer’s compression pants are designed with StabiLuxe™ fabric, medical-grade perforated neoprene and a compression mesh overlay. The low-profile Tri-Tech knee sleeves are seamlessly integrated for comfort during any outdoor activity, whether you’re hitting the trails or spending a full day on the slopes.
Made from a breathable blend of nylon and spandex, these pants wick away sweat and provide stretch for a snug yet flexible fit, making them perfect as a standalone or base layer. Their core KX collection designed for multi-sport use offers up to two millimetres of targeted support around the knees, hips and IT band, while the KS collection is ideal for focused knee support, with a 1.5mm perforated neoprene layer, plus handy features like phone pockets and a zippered stash pocket. Go for the fleece-lined versions in either collection for alpine conditions.
With an antibacterial treatment to keep odours in check, Bracelayer’s compression pants help keep you feeling fresh during high-energy activities. Choose from full-length or 7/8 cuts and fabric weights from 195 to 250 GSM for ideal breathability and insulation based on your activity level.
Injury Prevention Made Easy
For those dealing with knee pain or proactively supporting their knees, Bracelayer’s compression pants can help prevent injury this ski season. The neoprene layer around the knees, hips and IT band provides insulation to ligaments and tendons in chilly conditions. Warm muscles are less likely to be injured, and these compression pants reduce the risk of strains and tears by maintaining muscle flexibility. Paired with practices like proper warm-ups, cool-downs, stretching and rest, Bracelayer’s compression pants are a smart addition to any injury prevention routine.
Boost Your Performance
The firm compression offered by Bracelayer’s knee sleeves stabilizes the knee and enhances proprioception—the body’s ability to sense its movement and position. This helps skiers and snowboarders improve balance and control, allowing for quick adaptation to changing terrain, sharp turns and jumps with precision. It also reduces the chance of sudden twists, over-rotation or awkward movements that can strain the knee.
Speed Up Recovery
While many of us switch out of snug clothing right after a ski run, keeping compression pants on for at least four hours post-activity can actually speed up recovery and reduce fatigue, helping you get back to those bluebird days on black diamonds sooner.
Skiing and snowboarding create muscle vibrations that lead to micro-tears, which, while essential for building muscle strength, also cause inflammation, swelling and soreness. Bracelayer’s compression pants help by reducing these vibrations and boosting blood flow, supporting quicker recovery and minimizing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)—the next-day aches you feel after intense sessions. Give these pants a try for your next slope session this season, and you might never want to take them off.
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This article was sponsored by Bracelayer
Bracelayer® Apparel Ltd. specializes in functional compression pants for improved knee support and stability. Our tights are built on an anti-bacterial StabiLuxe™ Compression base and feature built-in compression knee sleeves to combat joint instability, relieve knee pain, and prevent injury. If you play high impact sports, are recovering from injury or just want a little extra support and protection, then look no further – Bracelayer was built for you!
