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[GreenMachine44]

ok why do they call those chest protectors roost protectors? I havent ridden before ( Im GETTING a kx 80, i dont have one yet ) and does roost like hurt? lol so is it only meant for roost so i dont really need one or do they really help for the impact and stuff? thanx

PS how is acerbes? I like that green one but i dont know if its good or no

 

[Okiewan]

Legalities.
Yes, they help on impact and yes, roost can hurt!
Get one.

 

[GreenMachine44]

i acerbes a good one? or is it one of those OK brands.. ??

( thanks for the quick reply )

EDIT: and what do you mean by legalities? like its required if ur racing? becaus eive seen pics with guys without them ( or do they put it under their shirts????)

 

[Chili]

By legalities he means the company that makes the roost protectors could face legal issues if it was called a Chest protector and you caved your chest in while wearing one.

 

[Zoomer]

If you ever catch a rock in the chest from a big bike passing you and your not wearing one? :yikes:
You'll be wearing one shortly there after.

Not sure what kind of power a rock thrown from a bike has,?
Stand out by the road, and let some one heave a rock at you at like 60 mph,....and catch it with your chest. Ouuch

Liability?:....just kidding about the standing by the road and catching a rock

 

[Treejumper]

just kidding about the standing by the road and catching a rock

Yeah, stand on the shoulder so you dont get hit by a car. ;) JK!

Like the others have said, as soon as you get hit by a rock or some roost you'll wear one.

 

[MXGirl230]

in addition to rocks...it helps to protect from a handlebar, a footpeg, or a tree branch from going into your chest.

Definitely get one!!

 

[Kav]

Also it's a very nice to have on if you go over the bars and land in a thorn bush. Trust me on this one

 

[2smoke]

Does roost hurt???.......does being hit in the knee with a fist sized granite rock hurt???....split the knee protector in half.......does being hit in the chest with what looked like half a house brick hurt????.......oh yeah.....wear one....all protective gear is good. Look at the damage you get with one...then think what it would be like without it.

 

[GreenMachine44]

ok I see all these racers with with nothing, is that because some people choose to wear it under the shirt??

PS forget the acerbis because its adult size which pisses me off, im getting a thor after shock, what opinions on color? clear or like a yellow?? thanx ( answer first question over this :))

 

[High Lord Gomer]

Many of the pros don't wear one because it would admit that they might crash. It would also cover up their sponsor's logos.

I wear one (Acerbis) because, although I don't crash anymore, I may choose to quickly dismount if I happen to find a suitable napping place while riding/racing.

AAMOF, don't most companies call them "roost deflectors" now rather than "roost protectors"?

 

[GreenMachine44]

yea roost deflectors.. so ur telling me that all those racers i think are wearing them under their shirt really arent even wearing them? for racing id definately wear one... idk if ima wear itoutside the shirt i want that acerbis green one but im to small so idk clear or yellow for thor :) :)

 

[Kav]

some do wear the under the jersy type (I know Thor sells them) also there are plenty of riders that ride with the over the jersy kind. I wear mine almost all the time. Mine is a Thor Aftershock that I've had for about 3 or 4 years and it's held up very nice. And with all the soil samples I take, that's amazing. If you want one, get the one that you think will be best for you. Don't base what you get off of what the MX racers wear. :)