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Edited Date/Time 3/26/2014 1:40am
This, has been around since motocross began. And it costs under $150?


Not wearing one can cost you this:


And this:

You can feel bad for missing a race, or you can feel really, really bad for missing the championship.
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slipdog 3/23/2014 10:38am
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I don't see how a chest protector would've stopped RV from getting food poisoning.
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Mickolobe7 3/23/2014 10:45am
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Do you really think that would have helped him?
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Actually probably would of. Otherwise it's just the dirt and your shoulder.

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Rizzo 3/23/2014 10:56am
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I dislocated my shoulder and was wearing one. Its not the end all be all of shoulder protection.
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Socket946 3/23/2014 10:58am
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Tiki wrote:
This, has been around since motocross began. And it costs under $150? [img]http://www.motorhelmets.com/media/products/fox-racing/2012-08/ss_size1/apparel-fox-racing-off-road-body-armor-men-roost-deflector-airframe-white-black.jpg[/img] Not wearing one can cost you this: [img]http://www.afordawards.co.uk/ProductImages/6696-290-290/motorcross-rock-trophy.jpg[/img] And this: [img]http://sagewarfield.com/images/pile-of-money-wallpaper.jpg[/img] You can...
This, has been around since motocross began. And it costs under $150?


Not wearing one can cost you this:


And this:

You can feel bad for missing a race, or you can feel really, really bad for missing the championship.
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Sawfish 3/23/2014 11:05am
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Rizzo wrote:
I dislocated my shoulder and was wearing one. Its not the end all be all of shoulder protection.
Same.
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FLmxer 3/23/2014 11:21am
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Still though, to think that it wouldn't help quite a few is silly. Maybe not this one or that one but more so than not over all I would bet. I don't wear one but I do realize their potential especially during a championship chase.
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mark_swart 3/23/2014 11:23am
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Rizzo wrote:
I dislocated my shoulder and was wearing one. Its not the end all be all of shoulder protection.
Sawfish wrote:
Same.
Me too. Multiple times.

I wear it but mostly for core protection.
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Robgvx 3/23/2014 11:46am
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Some people's logic with regards to safety equipment:

1. Unless there is cast-iron scientific proof from NASA or MIT that the item will give you 100% protection against all possible injuries then it's better to not wear the item at all and thereby guarantee 0% protection against all possible injuries.

2. Scientific proof is required before they will ever admit that the item DOES provide protection, but mere hearsay and gossip are sufficient to convince them that the item is unquestionably responsible for inflicting related injuries.

3. Safety equipment is costly, uncomfortable and restrictive. (But not as costly, uncomfortable or restrictive as being out injured).
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Markee 3/23/2014 11:55am
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Is this guy saying a chest protector or lack there of has cost AC a title? Please someone help me, say he isn't saying this.
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The Rock 3/23/2014 11:56am
3/23/2014 11:56am Edited Date/Time 3/23/2014 12:26pm
Great post Rob and if I may please:

4. MX is a dangerous sport get used to it. (my personal favorite)

I haven't heard if Rattray's finger was broken in a crash or by a rock. If it was by a rock then he needs to maybe consider handguards since this would be twice he's been taken out with a hand injury that could have been prevented with hand guards.

EDIT: Tiki-Thanks for starting this thread. Long time no hear from.
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mooch 3/23/2014 12:03pm
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I always wear a chest protector.

But, not so sure about one being a key factot in preventing a shoulder dislocation? My dislocation while wearing a flak jak chest protector happened after I hit the dirt and my upper arm was bent backwards behind me as I tumbled. Had nothing to do with the actual impact.

Still, don't get me wrong...big fan of wearing a good chest protector.
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downard254 3/23/2014 12:14pm
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Markee wrote:
Is this guy saying a chest protector or lack there of has cost AC a title? Please someone help me, say he isn't saying this.
He isn't saying this.

(I'm lying)
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slipdog 3/23/2014 1:00pm
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You guys are really dense, he's saying chest protectors can protect your internal organs. If RV would've protected his, he wouldn't have gotten food poisoning.

FYI, Rex Backman can get a sweet hook up on chest pro's for $46.
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Brock223 3/23/2014 1:32pm
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I was always under the impression these were designed for roost protection...
neverwasfastenuf 3/23/2014 1:40pm
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slipdog wrote:
You guys are really dense, he's saying chest protectors can protect your internal organs. If RV would've protected his, he wouldn't have gotten food poisoning. FYI...
You guys are really dense, he's saying chest protectors can protect your internal organs. If RV would've protected his, he wouldn't have gotten food poisoning.

FYI, Rex Backman can get a sweet hook up on chest pro's for $46.
$46 for a chest pro, tell me more.
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Sandberm 3/23/2014 2:15pm
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Robgvx wrote:
Some people's logic with regards to safety equipment: 1. Unless there is cast-iron scientific proof from NASA or MIT that the item will give you 100%...
Some people's logic with regards to safety equipment:

1. Unless there is cast-iron scientific proof from NASA or MIT that the item will give you 100% protection against all possible injuries then it's better to not wear the item at all and thereby guarantee 0% protection against all possible injuries.

2. Scientific proof is required before they will ever admit that the item DOES provide protection, but mere hearsay and gossip are sufficient to convince them that the item is unquestionably responsible for inflicting related injuries.

3. Safety equipment is costly, uncomfortable and restrictive. (But not as costly, uncomfortable or restrictive as being out injured).
Good post Rob.

I always wore my Flak Jak. I felt vulnerable if I didn't and I think it helped save me from injury numerous times. I think it helps to distribute the force of the impact.

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MotoX85 3/23/2014 5:44pm
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How does a ROOST DEFLECTOR/PROTECTOR stop someone from separating their shoulder?

Do you actually know what the safety products you post on here are suppose to do before you open you mouth and remove all doubt.
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JM485 3/23/2014 6:31pm
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At the track today it was a little warm and I saw more than one person riding with nothing but a tee shirt protecting their core. To be honest, I have always worn a chest protector and can't imagine riding without it. It won't protect from everything, but what is the harm in wearing something that may help you out. Would you rather hit your chest directly to the bars or would you like to have a bit of protection there? Same with a shot to your spine, seems like a protector could only help.
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jeffro503 3/23/2014 7:36pm
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I don't get it. I just ate some rotten food and went out to the shop and slapped on my roost protector....my tummy hurts like hell! This chest protector isn't helping like you guys said it would!
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Camp332 3/23/2014 7:45pm
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I choose bench press for the ultimate chest protector Bro

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malachi177 3/23/2014 9:00pm
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slipdog wrote:
I don't see how a chest protector would've stopped RV from getting food poisoning.
Laughing I LOL'd
Cajun Kamikaze 3/24/2014 9:28am
3/24/2014 9:28am
Rizzo wrote:
I dislocated my shoulder and was wearing one. Its not the end all be all of shoulder protection.
Sawfish wrote:
Same.
I ruptured my spleen while wearing one...

Dumbass thread.
Cajun Kamikaze 3/24/2014 9:29am
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MotoX85 wrote:
How does a ROOST DEFLECTOR/PROTECTOR stop someone from separating their shoulder? Do you actually know what the safety products you post on here are suppose to...
How does a ROOST DEFLECTOR/PROTECTOR stop someone from separating their shoulder?

Do you actually know what the safety products you post on here are suppose to do before you open you mouth and remove all doubt.
Obviously not
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dsmith 3/24/2014 9:50am
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wearing one of these can also help when it's the cold and flu season......
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moto38 3/24/2014 9:50am
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Attention all Vital Users:

A chest protector wont help jack shit in an actual crash
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JM485 3/24/2014 10:03am
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Cajun Kamikaze wrote:
I ruptured my spleen while wearing one...

Dumbass thread.
So did I, and I still wear one because I am smart enough to realize it can help in other situations.

Dumbass post.
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SPYGUY 3/24/2014 10:30am
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Cajun Kamikaze wrote:
I ruptured my spleen while wearing one...

Dumbass thread.
You've obviously hit your head a few times and sustained some brain injuries, but I bet you still wear a helmet.

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