We love the Barricade Pullover for its simplicity. It is ultra-slim, well vented and resilient. There are no complicated strap systems, you simply wear it like a t-shirt. As a basic roost and debris protector, it does not get any more simple than this. For weekend trail riding, what more could you want? Zones Protected: As any seasoned rider knows, riding a dirt bike will subject you to varying degrees of impact. This is true even under normal riding conditions. Riding a trail may involve catching a swipe from a branch. Low-speed manoeuvres are prone to causing the odd slip off the pegs, or unplanned dismount. At higher speeds, flying debris from other riders becomes part of the experience. When racing, these issues are even more pronounced. Chasing other riders will put you in the firing line of a steady barrage of roost. Tumbles at higher speeds can involve significant impact on crucial body zones. Good quality dirt bike body armour is, therefore, essential. Anyone who has caught the full force of their handlebars will tell you, a chest protector is one of the most critical items. What does a chest protector for motocross do?

Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Body Armour. As with the A1 Pro, the chest protector is punching above its class and into the realms of full body armour. When it comes to value for money and the level of protection provided, the Bionic Chest Protector is top of the class. Why we chose the Alpinestars Bionic Chest Protector: At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 283 products from Fox Racing, of which 24 were in the Body Armour category. Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Body Armour. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Fox Racing Raceframe Impact D30 Chest Protector.

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This hardshell designed, fully articulated upper body armour has more than a touch of the “storm-trooper” look about it. Why we chose the CE Level Off-Road body armour: You should always keep proof of postage and we advise you to use a ‘signed for service’ when returning goods. Impact absorbing Fox F3 Armor provides CE-Level coverage while conforming to your body for a full range of motion A motocross roost deflector is often lighter than both a chest protector, or full body armour, and provides far less in the way of protection to upper body parts. A roost deflector will provide a layer of extra padding under your jersey, to stop the impacts of regular impact from roost, and offers additional padding against light swipes from tree branches and other random objects. A roost deflector will not prevent serious injury from substantial impacts and crashes.

That is actually a more complicated question than you may think. A modern chest protector fulfills several roles. As well as impact resistance any dirt bike armour has to allow freedom of movement and ventilation. Also, a well-designed piece of body armour will work in conjunction with other protective items to reduce secondary risks. A secondary risk is a potential injury caused by an item which is solving another problem. For example, a helmet visor may prevent glare, and water ingress to the eyes; however, visors were known to increase whiplash injuries when a riders visor snagged the ground. Primary functions of a dirt bike chest protector:

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Alpinestars has developed an entry-level chest guard which punches above its class and offers superb protection and compatibility for the money. A great protector for casual trail riding, and primary competition. a) If we have sent you the incorrect bicycle, we will cover the cost of collection and delivery of the correct model. Yesterday, I had Jeff Matiasevich on the SML Show and when we were done, we sat and bench raced about his career. I mentioned the Fox Racing Roost 2 and how I thought it still looked cool by today’s standards. “I wore a chest protector throughout my career,” he said. “I never took it off to be cool like so many other guys once they turned pro.” Fly Racing has delivered one of the best value, high-performance armour products we have seen. Zones Protected: Thankfully, with the advent of sleek guards like the Raceframe Impact SB Guard and others, more pros are protecting themselves these days than ever in AMA racing,..it’s just not as obvious. Look closely next time you’re watching the stars race on television; you’ll see.