Chest Protection Whats your brand of choice?

[Visi]

Leatt makes some nice ones. I don't have one but would go that route. The tek vest is too bulky for me especially with the backpack I carry.

 

[sledsrock]

Great topic! I wear the BeeWear vest, never had an issue with it being too bulky till this year went with the BCA air bag, I found it just doesn't fit well over the BeeWear. Found myself leaving the vest in the truck more times than I cared for.....I need to find something far less bulky......or maybe i just need to learn how to ride and not need it.

 

[sledheadd]

I also use a bee wear vest love the protection it offers. Saved my chest a few times today alone. Landed nose high and slammed the bars hard no injury to me but the sled suffered a bent tunnel
I use a abs Avy bag and the two fit me real well.

 

[Scott]

Funny about the comments of the vest being too bulky for the pack.

I've found that when my pack is full or bulky, it fits better and is easier to manage when I have my vest on. My Race style vest relieves some of the strap weight on my shoulders.

 

[Tahoepow]

I've worn a POC VPD 2.0 jacket this year and it seems to fit good and provide protection in many areas. Its kinda heavy because of the high density foam, but moves with the body. Its a made for Mt downhillers as the foam gets warm it contours to your body. The harder the foam is hit the harder the foam gets some kinda tech the swedes developed i believe.

 

[tudizzle]

Looks like they are starting to make tekvest's with integrated packs. And vests with removable back foam to prevent getting a hotspot on you back if you do wear an independent pack.