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11/10/2017 9:57am
11/10/2017 9:57am
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11/10/2017 5:18pm
I was just wondering what is the best chest protector that has shoulder coverage? I just recently had a crash where I seperated my AC joint. I don’t want it to happen again and miss more work. Thanks in advance
The best thing on the market for actual joint stability and protection on the shoulder ligaments is the shoulder braces that companies like Leatt and EVS sell.
http://azdirt.com/newsite/2017/03/try-out-alpinestars-a-10-chest-protec…
https://www.leatt.com/shop/moto/upper-body-protection/upper-body-protec…
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Haven’t worn it yet.
I bought it for the shoulder protection, but was thinking of using it more in the woods, where there are trees.
I’ve got a more lightweight Leatt that I’ve been using, and might still use for MX.
I've been using this for 3 years, really like it. Separated my left ac (grade 3) twice years ago, once on skis, once on moto. So I like having my shoulders covered also.
Sits snug to the body and stays in place unlike rigid hard plastic protectors of the past.
I wear it for downhill MTB also. Have some scratches and gouges on both shoulders of the chest protector proving it saved me from abuse.
Shoulder protection isn't trendy now. Pros wear under jersey or shoulder less protectors so that is what the consumer tends to follow, always will.
People get mixed up between shoulder separation (clavicle/scapula) and dislocation (humerus/scapula). But yes I think my TLD protector does help protect against seperation.
The shoulder and elbow vest, is separate from the body protection. It's a good set up.
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