Chest protectors
Discussion
Anyone use one on the road?
I watched bennets vid about airbags - and while I'm not about to buy one of them was convinced by the air ambulance paramedic that a chest protector is a good idea.
https://youtu.be/C0219r4QPLs?feature=shared&t=...
This would be inside old leathers that don't have any provision for such things. So it would have to be an insert into a light t-shirt type base layer. Unless new leathers support them?
I watched bennets vid about airbags - and while I'm not about to buy one of them was convinced by the air ambulance paramedic that a chest protector is a good idea.
https://youtu.be/C0219r4QPLs?feature=shared&t=...
This would be inside old leathers that don't have any provision for such things. So it would have to be an insert into a light t-shirt type base layer. Unless new leathers support them?
I’ve been thinking about chest protectors too, but have the same issue in that my leathers don’t have the pocket for them (nor for a back protector I should add). My Alpinestars textiles do though and the Alpinestars Nucleon protectors fit well with very good coverage.
Short of buying new leathers with the pocket for back and chest protectors this leaves an airbag vest as the only option for when I can’t be arsed to don the textile jacket. I’ve been looking at something like the new Alpinestars Tech Air Plasma that is designed to fit under a jacket.
Although they’re pricey, it only takes one idiot on the road to recoup the value.
Short of buying new leathers with the pocket for back and chest protectors this leaves an airbag vest as the only option for when I can’t be arsed to don the textile jacket. I’ve been looking at something like the new Alpinestars Tech Air Plasma that is designed to fit under a jacket.
Although they’re pricey, it only takes one idiot on the road to recoup the value.
knox do a stand alone one
https://www.planet-knox.com/category/mens-back-and...
no dobt others will as well
https://www.planet-knox.com/category/mens-back-and...
no dobt others will as well
leighz said:
the air ambulance paramedic that a chest protector is a good idea.
https://youtu.be/C0219r4QPLs?feature=shared&t=...
The emergency services guys who taught my Biker Down course also highly recommended wearing chest protection. https://youtu.be/C0219r4QPLs?feature=shared&t=...
Provided they inflate, most airbags should protect the chest.
not overly interested in buying an air vest as I just don't think I'll wear it even though ultimately it's a 'good idea'.
Have been idly contemplating buying new leathers for some time as the labels inside my existing ones refer to 'fashion garment' rather than 'AAA' rated protection and figure things have moved on considerably.
A sift through the leathers on the RST website seems to reveal nothing with provision for chest protectors that's suitable for road use. Any others out there? (I'm not after textiles)
Have been idly contemplating buying new leathers for some time as the labels inside my existing ones refer to 'fashion garment' rather than 'AAA' rated protection and figure things have moved on considerably.
A sift through the leathers on the RST website seems to reveal nothing with provision for chest protectors that's suitable for road use. Any others out there? (I'm not after textiles)
OverSteery said:
Caddyshack said:
My Rukka has it, never notice it’s there apart from when zipping up. I like to know it’s there though.
It is more noticeable if you are off the bike? With my Alpinestars one piece leathers I always wore a Level 4 Forcefield back protector. A few years ago I read about chest protectors and bought an Alpinestars one that fits down the front of my leathers.
I’ve given up riding but that’s a different story. I would say that chest protection is very important.
I’ve given up riding but that’s a different story. I would say that chest protection is very important.
I have been wearing a alpinestars CE2 chest protector for years.
For me it makes total sense - if you hit something front on then you are going to be thrown forward and your chest could hit the tank / car / lamp post etc causing serious trauma to your vital organs.
I wear a back protector as well but am always surprised at how over looked chest protection is.
Cant fully eliminate the risk of course but doesnt hurt to tip the odds in your favour.
Folks take it from me get it and wear it! I came off a mtb downhill full tilt and shattered my sternum, collarbone, 3 ribs, punctured lung and 3 years later I’m still fekked. I’m lucky to be alive as the bone shattered outwards on impact, if they’d gone in I’d be dead (trauma surgeon showed me on the CT scan how lucky I was.)
Can only imagine the damage if going faster on a real bike.
Can only imagine the damage if going faster on a real bike.
Joscal said:
Folks take it from me get it and wear it! I came off a mtb downhill full tilt and shattered my sternum, collarbone, 3 ribs, punctured lung and 3 years later I’m still fekked. I’m lucky to be alive as the bone shattered outwards on impact, if they’d gone in I’d be dead (trauma surgeon showed me on the CT scan how lucky I was.)
Can only imagine the damage if going faster on a real bike.
It makes more sense on a MTB as going OTB is much more common, or slamming chest first into a tree for example. There are infinitely more hazards on a typical downhill MTB trail. Most motorbike offs are low or highsides on the road, where you'll be sliding on your side or back. 60mph into a lamp post you're dead with or without a chest protector. If you're that concerned, an airbag jacket is the safest option. Might be up to £900 but that's cheap compared to dying.Can only imagine the damage if going faster on a real bike.
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