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9/28/2021 5:40pm
After that mtb get off I had yesterday I am looking for some good chest/back protection. I know technology has changed. Is there a good soft moto protector out there that will provide some decent impact protection for the torso? I used to wear an EVS Ballistic Jacket for moto but that's a bit much for me now.
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The Leatt elbow guards I have now (3df I think) slide down and beat up my elbows when I hit the ground.
Was in a bad crash week ago and ER cut my Fox undershirt into pieces and now I'm buggered as it seems not being available anymore in Europe(easily).
Definately want same shirt as it has worked for me perfectly. Comfortable and protectors stay where they are meant to be.
I'm riding moto and sweating anyway so hotness was not issue for me. It is quite meshy/breathable.
My Leatt chest protector did it’s job. I can also attest to my new Fly Formula helmet taking the edge off the hit to my head. I can’t imagine wearing any body armor for cross country/ downhill action in MTB. I’ve had my share of get off’s on my mountain bike but it just goes with the territory. I have always joked about riding around in the woods half naked (cycling shorts and jersey) with a bunch of grown men. We are pretty much exposed out there except for helmets.
Body Protector 4.5 Pro – new for 2021
This item offers only the impact protection we listed above with the Chest and back at CE level 2, Shoulders and Elbows at CE level 1 and the 3DF kidney belt. We previously offered the 4.5 body protector but the previous version did not include the kidney belt, this is new for the 2021 version. So it is possible that the retailer you contact may only have the previous version and not yet received their shipment of the new version.
Item weight approximately 4.63 lbs
Body Protector 5.5
Additional to above the 5.5 protector offers as well Flank/Rib cage panels for added coverage with 3DF impact padding and a hard shell covering. Chest padding coverage is the same surface area as the 4.5 Protector.
Item weight approximately 5.5lbs
Body Protector 6.5
You will find the most differences here with the 6.5 protector. Firstly the chest, back and flank padding are provided as a separate chest protector that can be worn independent of the mesh jersey. The mesh jersey provides the shoulder, elbow, and kidney belt and it is a separate piece. Another differences is that the shape of the 3DF padding cut outs on the 6.5 are a triangle shape, this offers a slightly better ventilation than the honeycomb cut outs on the 4.5 ad 5.5 protectors but offers the same impact rating. Also the surface area coverage on the chest is slightly wider on the 6.5. Lastly the size options for the 6.5 are offered as individual sizes as opposed to dual size options for the 4.5 and the 5.5. Item weight approximately 5.5 lbs
Bionic Action
Pit Row
How do I say this politely....
I absofuckinglutely HATE it.
I rode 3 short motos in the Sequence this weekend and just finally had to rip it off and call it a no-go. You know you have the wrong piece of equipment on, when you feel like you should quit riding altogether and take up basket weaving, rather than ride in that. It looks like I'm back to wearing an over-the jersey protector. The underwear thing just doesn't agree with me; too hot, feels bulky and constricting, and it makes my jersey fit weird.
I'm a fan of the old school plastic chest protectors with shoulder protection. Current versions of these that look good to me are the Fly Revel, Troy Lee BG5955, Leatt 3.5 and Thor Guardian.
I use the Revel offroad and Troy lee and like them both.
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