Body protectors.

[PinkFairy]

I'm hoping to do some XC training courses with the ladies on the yard that I ride at, and after last week's tumble, I'm thinking of investing in a body protector. What size would you think would fit me? I'm around a size 10-12 but my bust is 34G/H! Also, what make is best? I'm looking on eBay for one at the mo, but thinking of going halves with my OH. Ideas? Advice?

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

You need to decide what size you are as an ill fitting body protector can cause more injury than not wearing one at all. I've known an ill fitting one to ride up on impact & break the wearer's arm. Unless your OH is exactly the same size as you, i.e. has size 34G bust, it is unlikely that you will be able to share one safely.

 

[PinkFairy]

Oh we wouldn't share the wearing of it, just split the cost of it

 

[Tiarella]

Get a race safe one, they're expensive but worth every penny. You need to get it properly fitted or you might aswell not wear one.

 

[PinkFairy]

Hmm. On that note we might go to Speedgate tomorrow and get fitted up. Thanks for the advice