Racesafe body protector

humblepie

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Could those with a racesafe level 3 and who are a size 10/12 (nearer a 12 but a 10 in some things) let me know what size body protector they have. Recently bought a new one, fitted by qualified fitter but it does seem very tight. It is extra small. Now my old bp was old (as in far too old) and not fit for purpose so I may just have forgotten how fitted they are particularly when they are still in the moulding to you stage.

I could go back to shop and ask but thought I would see who has what.

Thanks.
 
Unless the sizing on the new ones has changed, I'd say they come up big. I have a large bust but a medium fits me perfectly. I'm usually a large.

I wouldn't say they mould in the same way as rigid ones but you do have the laces at the side which you could adjust a bit. However your old one may have got looser over time and you may just not be used to wearing something that tight.
 
I'm a size 10 and have a Small. I'm not sure it fits me though: it forces my shoulders forward and it's a little too long in the body too (baring in mind I myself am long in the body). I always wear my BP, but once I forgot it and rode without, and realised how compromised my riding position is when I am wearing it. Annoying thing is I have a good natural position that I used to get comments on. Since I bought my BP I'm constantly having to remind myself 'shoulders back, sit up tall'. Darn things. I'm stuck in a trap now because I'd never not wear one - I'd feel like I wasn't wearing my hat! Anyway, I'll shut up now...
 
I'm a size 10 and have the XS (I chose the short back option) - I think they may have changed their sizes in the past few years though as my old RS was a small which fitted perfectly at the time, but this was too big for me when i bought my new one last year (and I've stayed the same size!)
 
I brought one (and tried lots on) at Your Horse Live, I am a 10/12 (5'11") and have an extra small, extra long. Definitely think the sizing is generous
 
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