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Reviews please!! :)

I have found some at a stupidly cheap price, they are still up to correct standard so I'm presuming still usable to event?!

I'm 5'4'' and quite broad but have heard most people who dont like them are generally narrow framed, just wanted any feedback - Good and Bad!
 
Yes, still fine to event. I love mine, even did a 10 mile sponsored ride in it. You don't notice it once it's on and much cooler than normal BPs.

Be prepared for a certain amount of backlash at BE events - there is a certain group who for reasons best known to themselves will try and put you off wearing them. They also make you tell the secretary at events so they can tell the paramedics.
 
I also love mine- makes me feel so much safer. It's a bit chunkier than normal and it does weigh down a bit on the shoulders but its doesn't affect your riding in any way and you forget you're wearing anything different.
I only wish it had shoulder pads
 
TheMule - did not know you were a convert too! Mine makes me feel a lot safer too. You can attach shoulder pads to them - mine has D-rings on it for that purpose - guess you'd have to take it into a shop to figure out the fit though.
 
SpottedCat said:
TheMule - did not know you were a convert too! Mine makes me feel a lot safer too. You can attach shoulder pads to them - mine has D-rings on it for that purpose - guess you'd have to take it into a shop to figure out the fit though.
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I like mine when they're rearing ( which mine both seem to enjoy!) as I feel much better that if they do come over onto me I stand half a chance.
I shall investigate the shoulder pads thing.... though my Rodney Powell ones are blue so may have to invest elsewhere!
 
Big fan and event to Nov in mine. I wear it because a rotational fall is the most dangerous, so that's what I want the most protection against.

Only problem is it can sometimes be tricky to do up when it's on (as you can't see the side fastenings, so have to do them by feel) and then I have to grab a random spectator to do it up for me.

S_C I have never had a backlash at events - I do tell the sec, though, as they have those signs up, asking people to. What have you experienced?
 
HotToTrot said:
S_C I have never had a backlash at events - I do tell the sec, though, as they have those signs up, asking people to. What have you experienced?
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Been made to stand in secretaries tent (when running late - why do these things always happen when running late?!) so they could find the TD; been told by the starter I shouldn't ride in one (more than once); been tutted at and said 'you don't ride in one of those things do you' when they are taking my name/number to relay to paramedics. Maybe I just look like I need the abuse?!

I bought one for the Rotational Fall issue too - if a horse is going to come down on me, I would rather not be squashed!
 
H2T - the trick with doing them up is to do both sides at the same time - if you try and do one then the other it's nigh on impossible (with mine anyway!). I do everything alone, so have to be able to do it up on my own!
 
SpottedCat said:
Been made to stand in secretaries tent (when running late - why do these things always happen when running late?!) so they could find the TD; been told by the starter I shouldn't ride in one (more than once); been tutted at and said 'you don't ride in one of those things do you' when they are taking my name/number to relay to paramedics. Maybe I just look like I need the abuse?!

I bought one for the Rotational Fall issue too - if a horse is going to come down on me, I would rather not be squashed!
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Madness! Actually, that sort of comment from a starter to a potentially nervous competitor just before they set out XC could have rather a negative impact on said competitor's mindset.... I don't like the sound of that! Have you tried asking them very innocently what they ride XC in?!
 
HotToTrot said:
Madness! Actually, that sort of comment from a starter to a potentially nervous competitor just before they set out XC could have rather a negative impact on said competitor's mindset.... I don't like the sound of that! Have you tried asking them very innocently what they ride XC in?!
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I don't really say anything! I just ignore it - BE have a real problem with them. They had a real bee in their bonnet a few years back about whiplash (god knows why because the exo doesn't stop at the base of your neck, so there is no more risk than in any other kind of BP as far as I can see), and about being able to do chest compressions quickly. Since you can cut the foam with scissors (like any BP), I am happy to take my chances! I reckon the risk of being squashed is greater than the risk of me needing chest compressions and the paramedics not being smart enough to unclip the sides.....
 
Optimist and StencilFace - Have PM'd you!!

Dont want to seem selfish not posting link openly but they dont have many left and I can't get mine til Tuesday so really don't want them to sell out, sorry guys! :o
 
Another fan here but agree they can be tricky to do up! I am also 5'5 but fairly broad and mine fits well. It feels heavy to carry and a bit lumpy when you first put it on but once riding its fine :)
 
TheMule, I put my RP shoulderpads on mine and they fit and look just fine.
OP, they're excellent.
I agree with SC, BE are very silly about them, I've sat in control and heard a major heads-up "competitor wearing an EXO about to start!!!!" and then the rider be carefully monitored around the whole course in case the TD has to go rushing over with the magic additional allan key... as if the chuffing things don't already have TWO in them, clearly marked, in pockets that could be opened in 2 seconds...
also SC, a paramedic said to me that an event rider is extremely unlikely to require chest compressions.
chances of having a heart attack = very small.
chance of getting squashed in a rotational = not one i want to take.
grab them while you still can. imho it's a travesty that such a fantastic bit of protective kit did not get the success it deserved.
 
Saratoga said:
kerilli what do they come up length wise? Would the short be too short? I am 5'9...
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I think it might be - I'm 5ft2 (on a good day!!) and I have the A2S and would not want it any shorter. Both the horse and I look a bit special in this, but it's a candid shot my OH took and shows the length quite well!

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