What's the BEST chest protector

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Hut 3/22/2015 10:22am
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ab5772 wrote:
I bought a [url=http://www.leatt.com/shop/body-protector-3df-airfit.html]Leatt 3DF AirFit Body Protector[/url] last summer and really like it. Plenty of protection and low-profile under the jersey. Works seamlessly with a...
I bought a Leatt 3DF AirFit Body Protector last summer and really like it. Plenty of protection and low-profile under the jersey. Works seamlessly with a Leatt neck brace.

It looks like it could be very hot to wear. How is it?
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Ebs wrote:
I dont know about best, but I'll give the Troy Lee Shock Doctor protectors a 'worthy of checking out' approval. Has removable foam section for your...
I dont know about best, but I'll give the Troy Lee Shock Doctor protectors a 'worthy of checking out' approval. Has removable foam section for your neck brace.
Agreed. I purchased one this last summer and love it. The fit is amazing, and I think it looks pretty BA too!
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ab5772 3/22/2015 11:28am
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Hut wrote:
It looks like it could be very hot to wear. How is it?
The ventilation is surprisingly good. That said, it's still a bit warmer than my old "traditional" plastic over the jersey protector. 100 degree days are fairly common in Utah and I was still wearing it. Somewhere with high humidity would probably be worse.

My biggest complaint is that it's a bit of a challenge to remove when you're really hot and sweaty. The sleeves take some patience. I like the fact that it has good coverage without being so bulky. Most of the other "body suits" are massive.
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672_Seth 3/22/2015 11:48am
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Fox titan race subframe. Dosent look like much but its thick plastic and has saved me multiple times. Ment for under jersy and cant tell your wearing it

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NHtoWA421 3/22/2015 12:01pm
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Anything is better than nothing. i agree with the need for shoulder protection. I have been running the thor sentinal for years. I love the comfort, and its minimalistic feel and the fact that its plastic. However the shoulder protection is minimal.
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Hut 3/22/2015 1:08pm
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ab5772 wrote:
The ventilation is surprisingly good. That said, it's still a bit warmer than my old "traditional" plastic over the jersey protector. 100 degree days are fairly...
The ventilation is surprisingly good. That said, it's still a bit warmer than my old "traditional" plastic over the jersey protector. 100 degree days are fairly common in Utah and I was still wearing it. Somewhere with high humidity would probably be worse.

My biggest complaint is that it's a bit of a challenge to remove when you're really hot and sweaty. The sleeves take some patience. I like the fact that it has good coverage without being so bulky. Most of the other "body suits" are massive.
Thank you for the reply
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kburgie wrote:
I don't ride anymore but when I last did, I had an RXR inflatable that I really liked. It was more comfortable than plastic and protected...
I don't ride anymore but when I last did, I had an RXR inflatable that I really liked. It was more comfortable than plastic and protected like an airbag when you hit the ground.

http://rxrprotect.com/en/20-chest-protectors-rxr-protect

Anyone know how these are compared to the leatt airfit vest? I'm interested in the one without the sleeves.

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