Leatt Question

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 3:51pm
Anyone out there have problems wearing one with a chest protector?


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breck 7/28/2009 2:08pm
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its all improv at that point.
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Depends on which chest protector you have. I've worn one with an EVS, and now a TLD.

The TLD works much better for me, and feels less restrictive. The new TLD is much more open around the neck and shoulder area.

I cut out parts of the EVS and that was better but still tight feeling. Personal preference I don't take the shoulder cups off, which would make any of them fit better but with the should/collar bone issues I've had I'm more comfortable with them on.

No matter what, when you where both, it's going to feel different than no neck brace.

My kids whine once in a while about wearing one, and there is no leeway at our trailer. If you ride, you wear your Leatt.
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SMITH201 7/28/2009 2:09pm
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What kind of chest protector? Did you modify it? Most you have to cut them to make them fit right.

I have a Thor Sentinel. cut the back down a little bit and took off the platic on the shoulders and left the elastic foam and even trimmed that back a little. After that it was perfect!
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ty159 7/28/2009 2:12pm
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Irun a fox, not the airframe, but the one just under that. As my son says, I "ghetto'd" my chest protector, by removing the shoulder cups and attaching the front and back with pieces of a belt I cut to make straps out of. Works great now!!!

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I am on my second Thor. Quadrant is the model, which is exactly the same as my old Aftershock model.

I trimmed a 3/4" off the outer edge of the top shoulder "wings" so I doesn't leverage the Leatt upward when I raise my arms. It would push the Leatt up and contact and raise my helmet up.

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Thanks for the info. everyone and keep'um coming. I'm looking to get a new chest protector, maybe Fox, but I haven't decided yet.


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I'll put in a plug for my friend PJ at HRP. They make the first chest protector designed to fit with the Leatt brace, the Flak Jak LT IMS. It has their "E-Leat Latch System" which allows the rider to put the Leatt on first, then put the Flak Jak on.
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SteveS wrote:
I'll put in a plug for my friend PJ at HRP. They make the first chest protector designed to fit with the Leatt brace, the Flak...
I'll put in a plug for my friend PJ at HRP. They make the first chest protector designed to fit with the Leatt brace, the Flak Jak LT IMS. It has their "E-Leat Latch System" which allows the rider to put the Leatt on first, then put the Flak Jak on.
Gotta agree with ya Steve.
The Flak Jak fits the Leatt perfectly.

We are currently running a 661 Defender but I had to modify the shoulders a lot to fit the brace.
Next one we buy is going to be an HRP Flak Jak
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KBehlingMX 7/28/2009 3:11pm
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Stopped wearing a chest protector shortly after I got my leatt. Can't stand feeling like a turtle with all that "armor" on. Leatt vs Chest "Protector", I choose Leatt.
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jimid553 7/28/2009 3:26pm
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I use the HRP LT and like it. Honestly, I get to the track and initially try wearing my chest protector but, almost every time I end up without the chest protector and just the Leatte. It's stupid but, it feels better not wearing a chest protector. I stopped liking chest protectors somewhere in the early 90's.
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I have tried the HRP Flak Jak LT IMS and did not care for it. Ive been using the thor sentinel with no modifications and just making sure that the leatt's shoulder pad part is in contact with the body and not over the chest protector's shoulder pads. I like the sentinel much better than the HRP but that's just my opinion.
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ty159 wrote:
Irun a fox, not the airframe, but the one just under that. As my son says, I "ghetto'd" my chest protector, by removing the shoulder cups...
Irun a fox, not the airframe, but the one just under that. As my son says, I "ghetto'd" my chest protector, by removing the shoulder cups and attaching the front and back with pieces of a belt I cut to make straps out of. Works great now!!!
I've been running leather belt straps for 2 1/2 years and it works great.

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the thor sentinel is what i ran last year, and i wedged the shoulder pads between the brace and the part of the brace that rests on your shoulder... i guess you could say "in" the brace. This year im runnin a thor quadrant deflector (underprotector) and it is more comfortable... if you can try both out
MichaelAAntonovich57 7/28/2009 3:59pm
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I got the Answer Apex and it slid right in without any cutting or adjusting. Same with my younger brother, Leatt on first, the take the chest protector over and push the shoulder cups into the gap between where the Leatt restes on your shoulders and the top shelf.
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I wear a Thor Sentinel under my jersey, and the Leatt on the outside.
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I use the new Fox Chest protector... I put the Chest Protector on first... Then fit the Leatt underneath. Works great and keeps the Brace in place. Its comfortable.

I also have the Airframe and it works well, not as comfortable though.

The best thing to do is to go to a Dealership and try out different combos.
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teggers 7/28/2009 5:46pm
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I use the new Fox Chest protector... I put the Chest Protector on first... Then fit the Leatt underneath. Works great and keeps the Brace in place. Its comfortable.

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mxmedic 7/28/2009 6:09pm
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I use a Fox Airframe with my Leatt. Didn't have to trim it. As v1rus99 said, put on the Airframe, then work the Leatt in underneath. Fits me well.

My husband wears a Thor Quadrant and also did not have to trim.

I chose the Airframe since there were more sizing options and found that it fit me better than other brands.

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MichaelAAntonovich57 wrote:
I got the Answer Apex and it slid right in without any cutting or adjusting. Same with my younger brother, Leatt on first, the take the...
I got the Answer Apex and it slid right in without any cutting or adjusting. Same with my younger brother, Leatt on first, the take the chest protector over and push the shoulder cups into the gap between where the Leatt restes on your shoulders and the top shelf.
Sticking the shoulder cups into that gap usually results in a situation where you can't lift your arms over your head without the Leatt brace lifting off your shoulders. That is not a good setup and it's why most people that are in the know remove the shoulder cups all together.
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RXR.
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I have a older 661 and it works great with no modifications.
minidad160 7/28/2009 7:24pm
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Find a picture of Andrew short. We copied his choice cut the shoulders take back off zip ties and straps from the original protector and it becomes part of the brace!! Two holes 1/8" on the front of the brace.
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P wrote:
Anyone out there have problems wearing one with a chest protector?


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My Answer Edge works perfect with my Leatt.
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Friday 7/28/2009 9:18pm
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My Leatt fits right inside my 661. No changes necessary.
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Friday wrote:
My Leatt fits right inside my 661. No changes necessary.
Yep, Thor too.
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Thanks for the info. everyone.


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