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| sazzlepants71 |
Posted - 21 Dec 2009 : 11:53:44 AM
hiya just wondered if anyone who regulary jumps can reccommend a good one?
perhaps a good one for xc etc and also one that you find good for showjumping that isnt too obtrusive..if anyone has idea of prices that would be great! looking forward to getting some top tips thanks! xx |
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| Bev Parker |
Posted - 02 Jan 2010 : 10:52:04 PM
Grey Girl - I bought an Airowear Outlyne and have been very pleased with it - much better than the old style ones! Whatever you buy do get it properly fitted - different styles suit different body shapes and, like hats, if it doesn't fit properly it won't do the job properly. |
| Callisto |
Posted - 01 Jan 2010 : 2:48:31 PM
Grey Girl, I had the same problem with not being able to breath, I now have a Kan protector (which is shaped to allow for a bust). It felt a bit heavy and unwieldy before I put it on, but it is surprisingly comfortable to wear, and I can breathe! They are rather pricey though - around £200. |
| sab2 |
Posted - 01 Jan 2010 : 12:16:59 PM
I have the Rodney Powell one too i find it comfy ( well as comfy as a body protector can be )i also have quite a big bust and it fits fine |
| Holly |
Posted - 01 Jan 2010 : 12:34:57 AM
I also got mine off ebay 3 years ago and it has been great although i only use it when im jumping at shows i will be getting it out of the tackroom soon to back my filly. Its an aerowear and i brought it for about £30 and it looked to be in new condition.
Have a look on ebay and get someone to take your measurments. you might get lucky and find the perfect fitting one for less than £70. good luck
Holly |
| Roseanne |
Posted - 29 Dec 2009 : 12:28:38 PM
I use a Rodney Powell one too. It's more like a body shell - very firm and secure, and has decent detachable shoulder protection too. Plus it goes a bit further down the spine. I've always been worried about the ones that stop fairly high waisted; no good if you topple onto a jump which hasn't happened to me but I've watched it happen to others! |
| Grey Girl |
Posted - 29 Dec 2009 : 11:20:22 AM
Just butting in here... is there a way of obtaining a body protector that caters for the better-endowed among us? Every time I have tried for a body protector getting one that will fit around the bust means that it's so long in the body it's darn uncomfortable. Also means I am so squashed chestwise I have trouble maintaining relaxed breathing. |
| RiffRaff |
Posted - 26 Dec 2009 : 10:54:08 PM
I have a Airowear Outlyne body protector and absolutely love it  , i prefer it to my rodney powell one (and ive had two of these in the past). It moulds to my body shape and is really comfy. I think they provided them to a few of the teams at the olympics. Some blurb about it for you -
The Outlyne body protector is the new soft and flexible body protector. Styled with a zip-front, Outlyne's design ensures people of different shapes and sizes can comfortably fit into a standard-sized body protector. Using the UltraFlex technology, Outlyne moulds around the body without relying on body heat to soften. Darted foam across the chest provides comfort and support around the bust without compressing the body. Tapered foam provides elegant shaping along the contours of the body. Visual fit indicators ensure your body protector is fastened safely. Airowear were the first and second to conform to BETA#65533;s current safety standard. Outlyne is annually retested to give you peace of mind that our body protectors consistently meet the latest safety standards.
Breaking the concept that body protectors are rigid, Airowear's new technology UltraFlex makes the body protector soft and flexible enough to mould around the body. Outlyne uses thin layers of impact absorbing materials to absorb energy from a fall or kick and can therefore lessen the seriousness of injury. Incorporating UltraFlex technology, Outlyne improves comfort and flexibility for the rider without compromising on protection or comfort. When combined with body heat, Outlyne becomes softer as it reacts to changes in temperature. Using UltraFlex technology, Outlyne takes even less time to soften as it absorbs heat from the body much quicker than traditional materials. Airowear perforate their materials as much as possible without losing any impact absorption. This further improves the flexibility of the body protector whilst providing airflow and ventilation to the rider.
The Outlyne body protector is the new soft and flexible body protector. Styled with a zip-front, Outlyne's design ensures people of different shapes and sizes can comfortably fit into a standard-sized body protector. Using the UltraFlex technology, Outlyne moulds around the body without relying on body heat to soften. Darted foam across the chest provides comfort and support around the bust without compressing the body. Tapered foam provides elegant shaping along the contours of the body. Visual fit indicators ensure your body protector is fastened safely. Airowear were the first and second to conform to BETA#65533;s current safety standard. Outlyne is annually retested to give you peace of mind that our body protectors consistently meet the latest safety standards.
Breaking the concept that body protectors are rigid, Airowear's new technology UltraFlex makes the body protector soft and flexible enough to mould around the body. Outlyne uses thin layers of impact absorbing materials to absorb energy from a fall or kick and can therefore lessen the seriousness of injury. Incorporating UltraFlex technology, Outlyne improves comfort and flexibility for the rider without compromising on protection or comfort. When combined with body heat, Outlyne becomes softer as it reacts to changes in temperature. Using UltraFlex technology, Outlyne takes even less time to soften as it absorbs heat from the body much quicker than traditional materials. Airowear perforate their materials as much as possible without losing any impact absorption. This further improves the flexibility of the body protector whilst providing airflow and ventilation to the rider.
On this website they retailed at around £130 but im sure i got mine cheaper on a stall at one of the shows (think i got mine from the royal actually.)
The other downside to the air body protectors is that if your going cross country you still have to wear another body protector with it so works out very expensive! Plus i heard recently that they had found a fault and was doing a recall of them.
I wouldnt touch a body protector thats not done up with a zip as had one once and the velcro kept coming undone mid gallop! Not very useful.  |
| jillandlomond |
Posted - 23 Dec 2009 : 11:08:37 AM
Hi Sazzlepants,
I got my Rodney Powell, size small, custom sized short, for £8.51 off Ebay!! It fits perfectly and it's comfortable enough even to wear on Endurance rides
Keep your eyes peeled.....there's some cracking buys out there! |
| sazzlepants71 |
Posted - 23 Dec 2009 : 10:54:25 AM
hiya, thanks for the feedback so far, seems like Rodney Powell brand is in the lead at the moment, i heard they are quite good too...
nut, funny that i was looking at the 'blowup' protectors as well they not cheap though at £400....maybe thats a birthday request!
budget of about £200 to be honest , so what others have suggested may fit the bill so far, be interested to hear of any more brands in the future though ..thanks! |
| shah |
Posted - 22 Dec 2009 : 07:52:48 AM
I have an airowear outlyne and it's been good so far, just a little bulky in the winter with all the jumpers and jackets but great in the summer. Haven't done much jumping in it though so can't say what it's like for that. Have grown so used to it that it feels odd riding without now.
I found that you have to try lots of different makes on and pick the one that suits you as they're all shaped differently (like us ). Some of them were riding up my ears while others were far too long or too wide.
Paid about £100 for mine which is about average I think. |
| jillandlomond |
Posted - 21 Dec 2009 : 9:06:16 PM
My friend has one and it really saved her bacon when she took a nasty fall over a cross-country fence this summer. The doctor who treated her was so impressed that it prevented her sustaining broken ribs, that he said he was going to buy a couple for his own daughters.
The only downside is that you have to REMEMBER to detach it before you dismount otherwise it will inflate , so not advisable for endurance rides with lots of gates etc. |
| Nut |
Posted - 21 Dec 2009 : 8:38:08 PM
interesting thread, am interested in seeing the responses...anyone bought one of the air jackets that go over your body protector and blow up if you and the neddy part company? interested in one of those but wish you could try before you part with a few hundred £'s... |
| jillandlomond |
Posted - 21 Dec 2009 : 8:35:51 PM
I wear a Rodney Powell one too and find it comfy |
| razberry |
Posted - 21 Dec 2009 : 8:09:28 PM
Hi
I've got a Rodney Powell one and I used it to jump a few times a week with it on and found it comfy. I think there priced between £70 - £100. x
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| egyptianstallion |
Posted - 21 Dec 2009 : 2:13:27 PM
Hi Sarah
i have heard racesafe body protectors are very good they are around £150
anymore info pm me
charlotte x |
