Chest/Back protection opinions

EastFlorida
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Edited Date/Time 5/4/2013 6:58pm
Currently, I'm riding with an old Thor Aftershock chest/back protector. I'm wondering, are these types of armor better/worse than under the jersey roost protectors.

Does the hard plastic frame that sits away from the body provide more protection than the closer fit foam/plastic under jersey models?

Seems to me that a rider would be better protected by the hard plastic that "floats" off the body...

I also imagine the air flow is better with this type versus the closer fitting type.

Since I only have experience with over the jersey/hard plastic, I'm looking for opinions on the under jersey models.

I'm concerned with being impaled by a limb, stump, etc. in a fall and the hard plastic seems like it would protect best with the added benefit of being cooler - right?

I race mostly hare scrambles with some MX and enduro thrown in....
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moto726 5/4/2013 7:44am
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I have used both and really it's whatever feels more comfortable to you...but I will say that tracks that have some rocks in the dirt, it's nice to have the chest protector rather than the under jersey protection
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fader418 5/4/2013 7:54am
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JT V2000 Brah...
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race250r 5/4/2013 8:25am
5/4/2013 8:25am
While it is guaranteed to be hot in the Florida sun, I use the Thor Impact Rig. It is one of those compression garments. It is rated to take an impact, whereas chest protectors/underjersey foam are only meant for roost deflection, and are not rated to take blunt impact. Food for thought.
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Flatliner 5/4/2013 8:31am
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RXR protect.

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EastFlorida
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EastFlorida 5/4/2013 9:43am
5/4/2013 9:43am
fader418 wrote:
JT V2000 Brah...
I always wanted one of those back in the day!
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Pryda 5/4/2013 11:40am
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I really like that chest/back protector! Can you wear it under the jersey with neck brace?
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PPS Moto 5/4/2013 3:02pm
5/4/2013 3:02pm Edited Date/Time 5/4/2013 3:08pm
I ate crap in one of these troy lee ones today - over the bars, other than having the wind knocked out of me and a few scrapes (right forearm and leg) I came out surprisingly uninjured.. https://www.troyleedesigns.com/products/5231-02
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mxdude105 5/4/2013 5:25pm
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I've ridden with both and am currently using an Acerbis plastic chest/back protector under the jersey. Had to cut a bit out of the upper sections front and back to accommodate the Leatt. The soft protectors are more comfortable and I personally feel a little looser on the bike with them. That said, they are about worthless in a crash, which is why I switched back to the hard plastic. I like the Leatt one that Canard has been wearing under the jersey. Will probably be my next moto-related purchase

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