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Friend of mine wants some lightweight body armour that specifically gives protection to the rib/flank area, any STW knowledge/suggestions would be muchly appreciated.
I'm also interested in this ( lightweight being the main thing ) ..as I'm currently recovering from an injury to this area ..
TLD shock doctor , think it's called that
Can remove pads you don't want, light and not as bulky as others I've tried.
I broke a rib in a crash whilst wearing body armour that had a rib-protector. Just something to bear in mind.
Don't ribs fall under impact injuries i.e. even wearing body armour you can still get them if you smash into a rock hard enough?
Of course it lessons the risk, but you are never going to be 100% protected.
+1I broke a rib in a crash whilst wearing body armour that had a rib-protector.
Bottom two ribs at Antur while wearing my Alpinestars gear. I'd have been a lot worse off without it though.
Yep. The lower ribs will always be vulnerable i think. Imagine having the chest guard come any lower would potentially threaten internal organs in the case of a crash.I'd have been a lot worse off without it though.
The only thing that will likely offer some actual protection will be crushable hard armour... eg the knox honeycomb chest protector insert or the level 2 Leatt chest protectors.
Lightweight stuff will lessen bruising.
If the link works! Light and doesn't impede riding. Stop bruising but not braking.
stewartc - MemberDon't ribs fall under impact injuries i.e. even wearing body armour you can still get them if you smash into a rock hard enough?
Riba aren't unique in that respect - you can break any bone despite protection