Coffee_Bean
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As title. Which would you recommend and why?
Oh and this is just for general purpose riding, and xc.
Oh and this is just for general purpose riding, and xc.
Body Protector Recommendations please
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monkeybum13
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I have an Airowear because it's one of the only one that fits me well (I have a short body
) and I could have it in my xc colours!!
I would like to try a Kan though
The inflatable one is the Point Two btw
I would like to try a Kan though
The inflatable one is the Point Two btw
Oldred
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I've tested (not by choice!) my Point Two inflatable vest when bucked off recently and it was wonderful. Felt like landing on an airbed and didn't feel a thing. Expensive I know, but imo I'm worth it!
jumptoit
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Rodney Powell I've tried lots of the other styles on Champion etc. and found them all too bulky imo.
millitiger
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i have a racesafe and it is fab- lightweight, flexible, comfortable and comes in my xc colours.
btw, the inflatable ones are designed to be worn over a BP, not by themselves.
btw, the inflatable ones are designed to be worn over a BP, not by themselves.
Zebedee
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Point 2 are brill, but have to be worn in conjunction with a standard BP in competitons.
jessamess
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Rodney Powell are sooooo comfy!!!!
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cobface
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I will be watching the post too, am looking for a body protector for when i take my mare XC in march
ps Jessxandxherxarabian - your horse in your signature is beautiful
ps Jessxandxherxarabian - your horse in your signature is beautiful
kerilli
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Kan if you don't want a cage, Exo if you do.
cavalo branco
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I put Airowear but it has to be the Outlyne one- its really flexible and comfortable!!
teddyt
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qr- alot of your choices are limited in sizes. Fine if you are a standard small medium or large but many people need a more bespoke fit. Racesafe would be my first choice but if you dont fit into a standard size i would go with rodney powell as they will make you one to fit. It is SO important to get the correct back length, etc and you shouldnt compromise because you want a specific brand.
katie_and_toto
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I've got a Rodney Powell, it's very comfy
Lolo
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My sister loves her Racesafe- she finds it very comfortable and it doesn't restrict her at all.
DIDIsDAD
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A body protector is like a saddle - it must fit the user.
Go into the shop and without looking first at the price tag, then try it on and move about. If they have a saddle horse, then borrow a saddle and sit on it.
It should protect your spine from sacrum up and perhaps in the case of ladies your chest. But it must be comfortable otherwise you won't use it and when you fall off it will be hanging in the cupboard. I spent a lot of money on one and I confess, mea culpa, mea culpa, when I fell off yet again, I wasn't wearing it. I am an idiot.
It is the same decision as with the hat - does it carry the kite marks and does it fit AND WILL YOU WEAR IT! .
Then buy it.
Go into the shop and without looking first at the price tag, then try it on and move about. If they have a saddle horse, then borrow a saddle and sit on it.
It should protect your spine from sacrum up and perhaps in the case of ladies your chest. But it must be comfortable otherwise you won't use it and when you fall off it will be hanging in the cupboard. I spent a lot of money on one and I confess, mea culpa, mea culpa, when I fell off yet again, I wasn't wearing it. I am an idiot.
It is the same decision as with the hat - does it carry the kite marks and does it fit AND WILL YOU WEAR IT! .
Then buy it.