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And wear it.
Tomac
Wilson
Musquin
Not too much out there for protective chest protectors with shoulder protection.
Something like the Fox roost deflector, but more of a plastic cup like the STX or Riddell, but more streamlined.
Idk ... I’ve injured each of my shoulders twice, requiring surgery, would like to something new & innovative....
Tomac
Wilson
Musquin
Not too much out there for protective chest protectors with shoulder protection.
Something like the Fox roost deflector, but more of a plastic cup like the STX or Riddell, but more streamlined.
Idk ... I’ve injured each of my shoulders twice, requiring surgery, would like to something new & innovative....
As lean as these guys are and as hard as they're hitting the ground I don't think there is much to offer in the terms of injury prevention. They're built like cyclists and are taking hits like a hockey player.
The Shop
Even though the bikes were slower, jumps were smaller, tracks were tighter.
Now suddenly the upper body protection is just too restricting and slows them down..? I guess having an injury slows you down too...
Like others have said in previous threads- do you think NFL players feel like they are "more comfortable" with full shoulder pads"? Hell no, that shit is a pain in the ass when it comes to feeling "comfortable".
But NFL rules rightfully mandate that ALL players wear league specified protective gear. Wear it for your own safety or don't play. Same "restrictions" for everyone so they all can "deal" with it equally.
AMA, FIM, Feld, someone needs to step up and make it a requirement for every rider to wear every bit of protective gear that is realistically available.
It's no different than AMA specs for the machine specs and rules. But AMA specs for rider safety... welcome to the stone ages.
Riders will use every advantage they can get to go faster, and being "less restricted" is one advantage. So unless they are required to wear more safety gear then they won't because their competition will use it against them.
At least that what happened to me in a small low side crash in a slippery corner. I won't wear chest protection that has a hard shoulder cap ever again. That little fall turned into the biggest injury I have had to date. Multiple dislocations, 3 surgeries, etc. Shoulder injuries are no joke
The shoulder is the most complex joint in the body, it's super vulnerable.
Look at what pastrana wears before doing some gnarly attempt. If i was gonna race sx bet your ass id be suited up like pastrana. Gotta make it thru 17 rounds. Most are out before the season starts it seems.
For example who is more built to hit the deck? Bakers guys or a guy who dribbles a ball?
Pit Row
Was wearing a Fox Roost 2 each time
The riders weight x the riders speed= the riders momentum.. the only way to reduce this impact is to bleed off the energy over a greater distance. This is the basics of a 6d.
Grade 4 left shoulder AC separation, and grade 2 right in the last 3 years. Both times I slammed the ground on my side.
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