got this last minute before a weekend trip after friends kept telling me beginners should wear protection. i’m 160cm / 65kg, got size M, fits easily under snow pants without feeling bulky. almost didn’t wear it on day one thinking it was overkill, but i fell way more than expected while learning turns 😭 the knee pads actually took most of the impact, no bruised knees like my friend who skipped protection. feels a bit noticeable when sitting on lifts at first, but you quickly forget about it. honestly only really appreciate it when you take a hard fall and realize it saved you.