Chest Protectors - Under or Over?

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YZ85KID

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• Jun 17, 2008

• #51

I've worn mine over since i was 4.

 

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25Cameron25

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• Jul 19, 2008

• #52

i only wear over. under seems like if you wrecked you might end up ripping your jersey.

 

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89RM

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• Jul 20, 2008

• #53

I didn't start wearing one till i made the transition from four wheels to two. I have a thor quadrant(i think) it already saved my back once. Its cheap insurance to maybe save yourself from cracked ribs

 

Dirtymotonut

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• Sep 12, 2008

• #54

I wonder if Victorias Secret could make one for us gals???? :laugh: Light weight,sexy but protective of the goods if ya know what I mean. Then why hide such a nice outfit under the shirt ..... :rotfl:

 

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SAPPER

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• Nov 30, 2008

• #55

I like mine under. Some one said a few back due to mud. I grew up in muddy areas so the jersey is easily changable vs. cleaning a CP between heats.

Also, my son wears the new RXR. Awesome unit. It saved him many times and he loves it. he wears his outside cause his EVS Evo neck collar pops into it. So it all comes off in one shot. If I get more serious in racing, I'll invest in one. They are nice. But for racing only. They will build up a sweat. but for 5-7 laps, who cares!

 

Jeff Gilbert

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• Jan 6, 2009

• #56

I wear a t-shirt, protector, then jersey for mx. The jersey over the cp keeps it from sliding up when I hit the ground

 

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Krossipoiss

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• Apr 23, 2009

• #57

Mx jersey under,chest protector over,its more comfortable so.

 

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russdaddy

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• Apr 23, 2009

• #58

i like to wear a wife beater,then a jersey,then chest protector,i just got a new Thor force i believe its called and its nice and comfy for over the shirt use and the front and back panels are adjustable.

 

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LEllis7motox

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• Apr 24, 2009

• #59

I wear my cp over, i always have and i do not know why... But it does seem in the trails that twigs and such snatch on to my jersey so i think wearing the chest protector over helps.

 

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sx2504life

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• Oct 6, 2009

• #60

i have a under with shoulder caps and elbows and back and chest and a kidneybelt and omfg its hot with it on in the middle of summer u can only ride for a few hours at a time if your lucky even with drinking heaps u just loose too much fluid

 

whenfoxforks-ruled

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• Jul 15, 2010

• #61

Chest protector? Wimps. Now if I was jousting?

 

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wake_rider

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• Oct 29, 2010

• #62

whenfoxforks-ruled said:

Chest protector? Wimps. Now if I was jousting?

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For some reason the single track trails I ride seems to like to think that we indeed are jousting! I have experienced too many 2" thick face/body slappers that like to freshly hang out on the backside of fast, sweeping corners and like to meet my body at a good 30+ mph for me to not wear a chest protector. It feels like a tunnel of baseball bats!

Plus, to be honest, I seem to have a hard time keeping it on two wheels and the continuous impacts I experience being spread out over a larger surface area rather than directly on the back/sternum/ribs is a welcome thing!

 

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Dirtjunkie85

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• Jan 14, 2011

• #63

I like the over jersey Roost Deflectors more, I have tried one of the under the jersey ones it was the EVS G5 ballistic Jersey, I did not like it because it mad me sweat a lot and it rubbed on my shoulders. The one i wear now is the Alpinestars A-10 roost deflector Its a really nice one.

 

Last edited: Apr 12, 2011

whenfoxforks-ruled

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• Apr 4, 2011

• #64

Stupid 450f's roost. Over chest protector now! Vintage Bob

 

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Uchytil

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• May 11, 2011

• #65

whenfoxforks-ruled said:

Stupid 450f's roost. Over chest protector now! Vintage Bob

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That's it! Last week or so ago I was at Dutch and the fast guys (my buddy), even with an under, got some nice welts from the rocks. Not a pretty sight even on a dude :nener:

 

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Dirtjunkie85

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• Jun 14, 2011

• #66

It depends on what type of riding you do and your personal preference. I ride alot of trails and don't like wearing the ones that go under the ones that go over allow more movement for me.

 

Last edited: Jul 26, 2011

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rostifer

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• Feb 29, 2012

• #67

I personally use hockey gear and duct tape pillows and sponges to my elbows and knees. ;) Then I have one of those goofy helmets they have on NItro Circus and swimming goggles to protect my eyes. Haven't broken a bone yet!! :nener:

 

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Crf 230

• Jun 28, 2013

• #68

Over. Under is uncomfortable with most chest protectors i have a thor metal and plastic one and u have to adjust while riding unless u wear a long sleeve under ur jersey, then chest protector, then jersey. Pain in the ass. Over.