Protective shorts recommendations?

I’m old. I have an artificial hip, my reward for years of sports-related abuse. I recently took up surfing after many years away, and I’ve taken up surf skating as dry land training. I’m aware that not falling is pretty much the whole point, but I’m goofy foot and my right hip is the fake one. If I fall on it, the consequences are potentially severe. So I’m looking for a good protective padded shorts set up. I’ve tried a couple but they mostly cover the thigh and tail areas. The joint area has minimal protection if any. Anyone got a recommendation for padded shorts that go a little higher and cover the whole hip without being too restrictive?

Posted Jul 25, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC

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