Body protector recommendations please

[{97702}]

Having suffered fractured ribs during a jumping lesson I am now going to wear a body protector whenever I jump - talk about shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted - but my dear old Rodney Powell body protector really does need replacing.

Has anyone any recommendations please? It will be for low level eventing (BE100 absolute maximum), fun rides and hacking mainly

 

[Fiona]

I'm looking for a new one too.

I tried the racesafe on on Sunday, both original and new one and they weren't as comfy as I thought they would be.

At the moment I have a customised XC airowear but it has the 2000 label so needs replaced.

Fiona

 

[char_f94]

I recently bought the Airowear Outlyne http://www.airowear.co.uk/en/product/women-outlyne/

Think it cost me about £80 but then I'm 5ft 2 and luckily managed to get away with the Teen version, not sure how much the adults version is. But it's really light and feels quite flexible. Works perfectly for me having the odd jumping lesson and going for hacks. I fell at my last lesson and felt no pain! Although Mum tells me it was quite a graceful fall so maybe that was more down to my prowess at falling than the protector!

 

[Durhamchance]

I've just bought an airowear outlyne (£150 in most places for adult sizing) it's lightweight and comfortable and I've completely forgotten I'm wearing it while riding.
-but, I've woken this morning with a huge bruise on my left shoulder, I think that shoulder strap was tighter than the other, so I've loosened it slightly. Fingers crossed I've sorted it or I'm heading back to the shop.

 

[shirl62]

I bought the champion ladies freedom BP...Forgot I was wearing it...I wore it whilst being unceremoniously ejected by RS horse. Unfortunately I landed on right side/arm which unfortunately did not protect me from side rib fracture ( was knocked out as well so never felt a thing !...). I can only say it probably saved me from other injuries of internal organs. I also found it a bit tricky zipping up without un Velcro ing side straps then struggling to put side bit back in place...

Shirl

 

[PorkChop]

I have always used Racesafe BP, just recently got one of their new ones, the Provent. Very pleased with it.

 

[VRIN]

I have always had the Rodney Powell but this time went for the race safe 2010. What a difference! So much more comfortable. When I tried it on in the shop didn't notice too much of a difference but when riding out I forget I have it on.

 

[{97702}]

Thanks all, I will go and try on some Racesafe ones - although at their prices I do hope I can fit into a kids size

 

[Bubblewrap]

I have a Racesafe, always feels like a straight jacket when I put it on, but when it warms up and softens I forget i've got it on.

 

[VRIN]

I am five foot nine and fit into an XL childs. the adults were too big!

 

[{97702}]

I am five foot nine and fit into an XL childs. the adults were too big!

I am only 5'2" but I am a very....ahem... chunky build

 

[CrazyMare]

I've got an Airowear Outlyne. It's very comfortable, I always hated body protectors but this is actually comfortable not just tolerable.

 

[claracanter]

Not to put a dampener on things, but I cracked a rib whilst wearing a body protector.

 

[DirectorFury]

Dainese are amazing and you'll save yourself £80 if you can fit into the kids sizes .

 

[shirl62]

Body protectors are supposed to minimise organ injury and of course by their design don't protect your ribs from fracture especially at the sides below your arm pits as I recently found out but it is much safer to wear one . I had a red curved mark on my side which I think was caused by the edge of the BP. I have bought another BP ( Charles Owen ) just to see if it is any better but I am reckoning it will just have more or less the same protection as my current one.

 

[Sophire]

I have been looking around recently as I need to invest later in the year. At the moment I think I've decided on the Racesafe. No chance of me getting in a childrens size though so I better start saving!

 

[Lanky Loll]

It's a bit like hats - worth trying on several different makes to see what fits For ladies with a bust the Airowear Outlyne is great.

 

[PorkChop]

Thanks all, I will go and try on some Racesafe ones - although at their prices I do hope I can fit into a kids size

I'm 5'11" and fit into the kids one

 

[Chumsmum]

Badminton would be a good place to go and try all different makes on and see what suits you best. I have a Kanteq and love it.

 

[wingedhorse]

Dainese are amazing and you'll save yourself £80 if you can fit into the kids sizes .

Is that the Dainese Balios level 3? Can see many stockists in Surrey / ones online?

 

[DirectorFury]

Is that the Dainese Balios level 3? Can see many stockists in Surrey / ones online?

Yep, Balios 3. Forelock and Load have the new gen one in stock . https://www.forelockandload.com/col...ios-level-3-body-protector?variant=4468423493

 

[{97702}]

Well I went to try the Racesafes today and there was no way in the world I was going to fit into kids sizes - my boobs are too big, and I am certainly not that big up top! I ended up getting a Champion TI22 - the same as the Racesafe but £75 cheaper