Demon X V7 D3O A.I. Impact Shorts – Men

Demon X V7 D3O A.I. Impact Shorts – Men

Would you like to choose your knee pads separately from your padded shorts? The men’s X V7 Shorts leave the knees free and place their padding at the tailbone, seat, hip area and thighs. They suit a winter outfit where you want to choose and fit separate knee pads independently.

Plan the short cut into your outfit

Wear the shorts beneath your ski or snowboard trousers. If you use knee pads, include them when trying the outfit on: squat and check where the two pieces meet. The X V7 Pants are the longer option with additional knee foam. These Shorts do not include knee padding.

A snowboard day involves more than wearing the shorts while standing. You sit to fasten a binding, stand up again and crouch. Those movements reveal whether the extra TPS foam sits comfortably and the waistband moves with you. Air channels in the A.I. comfort layer allow the material to yield, but cannot replace adequate room in your outer trousers.

For skiing, the open knee area gives you another way to arrange your layers. Existing knee pads can be chosen independently of the shorts, without having to match knee position and waist fit through the same long underlayer. The transitions between shorts, pads and ski trousers still need to sit comfortably when bending.

Adjust the waist, then refine the comfort foam

Use the men’s chart as your starting point. The C.B.I.S. waistband, short for Cross-Belt Integration System, has two overlapping straps. The overlapping straps share tension around the waist and help limit sagging and rotation during movement. Set them so the waist remains comfortable when seated and the shorts do not sag. The stretch Lycra and mesh construction and the straps complement an appropriate size.

T.P.S. V2 means Total Padding System. Its additional comfort foam can be adjusted and removed through the designated attachment. Make small changes, then repeat your movements. This does not reposition the permanently sewn-in D3O insert. According to Demon, the black TPS comfort foam can be positioned within a 2-inch (about 5 cm) adjustment range in several directions. This lets you match the additional soft cushioning to your seated posture.

Understand the materials and combinations

The D3O T6 Hip sits at the tailbone and buttocks and remains permanently in the shorts. D3O is flexible and impact-absorbing. Ordinary Plush foam cushions the hip area and thighs. A.I. Plush Padding™ (Air Pad Integrated) is the name for the comfort padding with air channels. TPS comfort foam and the fixed D3O protector are different parts.

The D3O insert at the seat is 9 mm thick, with a thin integrated shell face. It flexes with ordinary movement and becomes firmer under rapid compression. Plush padding adds softer zones at the hip area and thighs. In the V7, softer foam replaces the yellow Rogers foam layer used in the V6.

A.I. does more than add another layer: air channels are distributed across the padded zones so the comfort padding can yield as you move from sitting to standing. They also support air circulation. Lycra provides stretch, while open mesh helps air and moisture pass through the carrier. Those features are useful under winter clothing and when you later wear the same layer on the bike.

X-Connect attaches to compatible Demon X-Series tops from V4 through V7. Check the fit again after connecting. For mountain biking, try the shorts on your own saddle, seated and standing. If you also wear cycling shorts with a chamois, make sure the combination does not create pressure points.

A considered choice of short underlayer

Already have knee pads that fit well? These men’s V7 shorts let you pair them with a short padded underlayer, provided the combination fits together. Check waist adjustment and space inside your outer trousers. A suitable pair of V6 shorts can also be a well-considered purchase. We offer Demon X V7 D3O A.I. Impact Shorts – Men at a fair price.

Care with the fixed D3O left in place

Remove only the designated TPS comfort foam; do not open seams around the D3O. Hand-wash the textile with its fixed padding in cold water and mild detergent. Wipe removed parts with a damp cloth only, without cleaning products. No machine washing, tumble drying or fabric softener. Air-dry fully away from sunlight and heat, then refit removed parts correctly. Do not bleach, wring, spin, iron or dry-clean. Do not wash or soak removed inserts.

Inspect the shorts before use and after an impact. Replace damaged equipment and, following an impact, replace it if in doubt. For non-motorised cycling and snow sports at a recreational pace, not motorsports. The padding can cushion mild impacts and reduce superficial injury, but cannot prevent serious injury.

Manufacturer sizing information

Measure around your waist, keeping the tape level.

Measurements refer to the stated measuring points. Try the product with your intended clothing and check the position of the padding.

Sizes and article numbers

Questions and answers

Can I keep using my existing knee pads?

The shorts leave the knees free. Try your pads with the shorts and outer trousers while bending your knees, so the separate parts do not interfere with one another.

What is the removable black insert for?

The TPS insert is extra comfort foam. It is not the D3O T6 Hip, which stays sewn in at the tailbone and seat.

What should I check on my bike saddle?

Look for pressure, folds and changes in padding position while pedalling and moving out of the saddle. Include any cycling shorts with a chamois in that check.

Can the shorts be hand-washed with the D3O inside?

Yes. Fixed padding stays in the garment during cold hand washing. Take removable foam inserts out first, and never detach the D3O.

Manufacturer and documents

Manufacturer: Demon International LC (dba Action Sports Group), trading as Demon United, 51 West Center St. #170, Orem, UT 84057, USA. Tel. +1 801 225 3997.

• Use and care instructions (2026)
• Product-specific EU manufacturer declaration — DU-DoC-2026-002