Body Protectors - Which one?

[Lippyx]

Hi,

I am doing a 2 day event at the end of June, and suddenly realised I don't have a body protector!!
I really like the Rodney Powell, but am waiting to find out what size I am. I love the idea of choosing the colour, but they say it takes 6 wks, which is going to be tight time wise!
Anyone recommend a good, purple label protector with shoulder pads? I am quite small, so don't want to be smothered with padding too much!!

Thanks guys!

 

[megwan1]

racesafe rs2000 i think u can get shoulder pads for them as well but i find them very comfy to ride it and not to chunky either

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Go to a tack shop/saddlery that has a choice of 4 or 5 different makes and styles. The only way to buy one is to try them on and find the one that fits you best - they all have lots of different fittings now. A decent tack shop will also be trained to make sure they fit you properly.

Worth it as your safety and protection is so important.

 

[Lippyx]

Thanks Slinky, I may just have to drag OH down to my favourite tack shop (along with his credit card of course!!)

 

[nn2211nn]

With such great brand names as mark Todd and Dublin, you can go ... RS 2000 body protector is one of the most revolutionary body protectors on the market. .
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[BETA]

Ask for a BETA-trained assistant when you visit your tackshop. They can give you a personlised fitting, usually free. Importantly, BETA trains retailers in the fitting, safety standards and correct use of all brands of body protectors. There's also been a revision to the BETA standard - to BETA 2009. However, BPs meeting BETA 2000 standard are still very much safe and 'legal' in competition.

 

[Linzi1]

I have just been and bought myself a new one (breaking in a youngster!) and I wanted one with the shoulder parts as I broke my shoulder (falling off my old horse!) when I was younger.
I fell in love with the racesafe - but they don't come with the shoulders.
I ended up getting a made to measure airowear.

 

[Lippyx]

Thanks for that guys! I am planning to visit tack shop this weekend.

I want one with the padded shoulders, as I have fallen on my shoulders before, and it flippin hurt!!

I will let you know which one I get!

 

[Ashgrove]

I've got a Racesafe 2000, I bought shoulders to go with it.

 

[SDH]

I just bought a Rodney Powell BP. Had to have an extra inch added at the shoulder for me (i'm 6ft1 tall) - was posted direct from factory and its only taken 2 weeks from ordering to arrive
Oh - mines black! very boring, LOL

 

[Lippyx]

I really want an RP one, but in my colours. I found a company that do them, but they don't say anything about leadtimes, so have emailed them asking how long they normally take.

 

[JC1]

I love the RS2000 - got mine from Treehouse. I don't think they take that long and they really helpful on the phone with sizes etc.

 

[titch]

I got a Rodney Powell made to measure in my colours, from ordering at the stocklist, it arrived within 3 days! I'm not sure if I was just lucky with how fast it was, but I doubt it would take them 6 weeks, I think you would be fine for the end of June

 

[Lippyx]

WOW!! That was quick!! I will give the company a call and see what they say, and if all looks promising, I will order tonight!

YAY!!

 

[OneInAMillion]

I have the Rodney Powell and I got mine in just under 4 weeks because we told them it was needed quickly (which it was

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