Chest protector anybody wear one ?

[bgreen776]

I bought a tek-vest a couple years ago after a bad rib and liver injury, but I quit wearing it because its too bulky, heavy, and hot. I'd like to find something with no insulation and something that will cover my intestines a bit better than the tek-vest, any suggestions?

 

[ndmtnsledder]

I wear a tekvest also and used it a few times caught the bars in the chest a couple times and been ran over by my own sled once. Cousin uses a beewear also and likes it.

 

[EagleRiverDee]

Tek-vest here also. It's saved me from several injuries and when I take a spill I usually don't even feel it. It is warm but I just shed a layer instead of shedding the vest. I feel naked without it, so riding with it is just second-nature now.

That SixSixOne looks pretty good, though. Might have to check that out.

 

[finerotax]

tekvest,won't leave home without it.About ten years ago my dad spent five days in the Rexburg hospital from a limb to the chest,wearing one since that trip.

 

[batgirl]

I tried on a few tekvests & just didn't like the way they fit. I wear a roost guard, gives a bit more protection in the upper arm, and feels less cumbersome to me.

 

[Snorider]

tek-vest and shin and knee guards, they have paid for themselves in the first two times i needed them.

 

[yammi4ever]

661 core saver here, certainly no tek vest, but hardly know it is on and gives pretty good protection to your ribs, sternum, and spine. After a hit on the bars almost caused me to not go on a trip I ride with it all the time now.

 

[brahm]

661 Vapor Pressure suit (is the current version) I have the older one.

Chest protection, shoulder tie downs (my shoulder has a habit of dislocating), spine, and elbow pads. It's pretty light considering fits under a sweater with a jacket ontop.

 

[007]

I ride with my Ac tekvest all the time every time!

Another great protection tool is a set of shin protectors! I got mine at Bobs cycle for like $15. They come up and have a nice knee pad in them also. Everytime we get back to the shack and another person pulls up there pants with bloody shin's I laugh.

More gear less chance of getting hurt = better chance of making the next ride.

 

[byeatts]

just a ? does anyone wear any type of chest protection when riding ? thinking of a tekvest , but kinda pricey , i know there is now $ safety any thoughts ? is there a cheaper brand that will be as good ?

dosn,t everyone wear one, I,d give up my helmet before the chest protection.Tek vest.best feature is the zip in fleece collar for those cold days

 

[jas123]

Raced sleds since I was 15, At 31 years old took up motocross Broke 12 ribs and collapsed both lungs at my very first race.I was wearing a chest protector and it saved my life.2 years later won my first ama district 16 race,couldn't have done that and alot of other things without wearing one.Any mountain rider should make them mandatory.One good hit and it will pay for itself tenfold.I have a b wear that I bought from rob at Haydays,I think it's the best protection out there,to bad they don't make them anymore.

 

[Dr Nitro]

what a bunch of sallys!!!

I never ride with one, and so what if i was just released from I.C.U. not two hours ago with major rib and muscle damage, and will not be riding for many days, hell $250 thats alot of bling, any idea how much PBR and roman noodles you could savor with all the $$$$$$


seriously I will be wearing one before I ride again, this trip to I.C.U. was wakar for old DOC

 

[machinest660]

tek-vest won't ride without one. the only thing i dont like is that it gets really hot on warmer days even with vents open on the jacket

 

[steel town]

I use to ride in a Tekvest but just purchased the SixSixOne Core Saver. Should be able to try it this weekend.

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$129.95

I just bought one of those today, I love the spine guard.

 

[AKkatz]

I'm an EVS man, great product...http://www.evs-sports.com/

 

[lewey]

661 Vapor Pressure suit (is the current version) I have the older one.

Chest protection, shoulder tie downs (my shoulder has a habit of dislocating), spine, and elbow pads. It's pretty light considering fits under a sweater with a jacket ontop.

do the shoulder straps help. i had a few dislocations last year and couldn't pop it back in. its a long way back to the truck and a hospital with your shoulder popped out. was thinking of getting a 661 brace. someone else makes one but can't remember who.

 

[woolywag]

Thanks ,for all the input , just ordered a sixsixone core saver ,,,,,,,, now gotta get my riding partner Dr Nimrod healed up so we can ride ,,,, Brad

 

[Rowboat]

Stuff is a tad bit heavy but works wonders.

 

[Rowboat]

What I wear, originally got it for MX, but it works awesome on sleds, when I wear it. Thor Impact Rig SE

 

[LiveAlaska]

I never ride with one, and so what if i was just released from I.C.U. not two hours ago with major rib and muscle damage, and will not be riding for many days, hell $250 thats alot of bling, any idea how much PBR and roman noodles you could savor with all the $$$$$$


seriously I will be wearing one before I ride again, this trip to I.C.U. was wakar for old DOC

and what the heck did you go and do Doc??