Best hard plastic under jersey protector?

Troy Lee Designs makes a chest protector (hard plastic) with removable shoulder pads so it can be worn under the jersey.

I use the Troy Lee under my jersey w/o the shoulder caps. I'm about 5'8" 165lbs. it fits me great. I have bought and returned the 661 and EVS unit's you mentioned. They don't compare to the TLD.

Answer racing make a suit called the stonespray sheild which is similar to the 661 race jacket, looks good to. Just remember that it protects you from roost, not grazes.

I have a Thor Sentinal that works very well. They are on sale at Bob's Cycle for $69.00 as we speak.

Have you bought yet? Post your answer so we don't reply for nothing. I don't like to skimp on protection. I made this decision carefully about 4 years ago. I don't know if Thor still makes mine. I think it's called the scattershield. It has it all yet not too bulky to wear under the jersey. By the look of me, you can tell I have it on, but for all the protection it offers including shoulder side caps, it's worth it. I've crashed too many times to not think about wearing shoulder side caps. Most under jersey protectors are also underprotectors(read not enough protection). Remember, if you are in this for the long haul, use good protection. Looks are for girlymen. Have fun.

Are you looking for roost protection or impact protection?

Basically a Thor Sentinel will do nothing for impact protection while the EVS and 661 models you were talking of would help during a fall. I'm not saying you'll be bulletproof while wearing them, but they will do a better job of protecting your shoulders and arms.

I say this becuase I was recently injured while wearing a Thor Sentinel which I have now sold. I bought it thinking I needed roost protection and good looks, as inexperience made me a "girly-man". After fracturing my humerous up near my shoulder (at the rotator cuff), I realized if I'd had something to protect my outer shoulder, I may have got through the accident with just some bruises and scrapes. As it was I had serious "dirt rash" on my arms and as stated above, a fractured upper arm bone. This injury has been extremely frustrating and recovery is supposed to take up to six months, possibly more. I haven't been able to ride since July, but I'm coping, becuase had I not been injured, I would be in Iraq now anyway.

What I'm getting at, is that roost hurts, but crashing hurts worse and can lead to injury. You should concentrate on finding a product that will provide all-around protection (through padding) more against the impacts of falling rather than rocks hitting you (which only hurts if you're a girly-man, haha).

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Dainese pressure suits are nice.

I have a icon field armour vest I use for under my jersey, it has a lot of protection. It's supposed to be a vest for street bike stunting but I also use it for off road, I fell a few times since I've had it and it protects me pretty well.