This pad set is designed for the younger generation of rippers. The groms are often a little too fearless for their own good, so gearing them up with a full set of pads can help them make quicker progress without dealing with constant injuries.
Let your hair down! If you feel mildly strangled by hoods, or prefer to let your hair blow in the wind... or if a hood is otherwise just not your cup of tea, then no worries!