How do I know if my hip protector pads are positioned correctly?

The critical placement is over the greater trochanter—the bony prominence on the outside of your upper thigh, roughly at the level of the crease where your leg meets your torso. To check: put on the protector and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips and slide them down to the bony points on the outside of your thighs—these are the greater trochanters. The center of each protective pad should sit directly over these points. If the pads are too high (above the hip bone) or too close together, the protector is the wrong size or gender fit. Have someone check pad placement while you're in a skiing stance, as pads can shift when you bend your knees.