Kidney Belt?

[saveaux]

I was just wondering how many people run with kidney belts, and if they make any difference at all? Are they more for protection or support? I have a genetic kidney disorder and would prefer to hold my kidneys as tight as possible, but are they called kidney belts b/c of the region they're in or what. I'm sorta confused as to what exactly they do!

 

[kelseybrent]

Yes, I always wear one. They are for support.

Slamming your kidneys around and dehydration from riding is a painful mix.

 

[NM_KDX200]

I wear one. I've been wearing separate belts, but I just got an EVS Ballistic Jersey w/ one built in. I like the BJ- it's a little hot when you're not moving, but get some air flow and it cools right down. Nice to be able to just pop the thing on and have the elbow pad stay in position.

The kidney belt really helps hold your guts in place and offers some good back support, too.

 

[John Harris]

Kidney belts are easily called back support belts, but I do not ride without one. Especially if you have a gut or or not as taught as a 20 year old athlete they help keep things in line in the rough and rugged bumps of outdoors. Support is the real reason for them, but protection is a plus in the woods. More than once they have helped against rocks or stobbs when I went dirt sampling. In your case, there are motorcycle styles that have padding and ribs in the back that would offer extra protection to your "weak" area. Shop around for one that fits well and offers the protection you need. Also, in your case never ride without a chest protector that doesn't have a back. Enjoy the ride--Cheers John

 

[JasonRan]

I agree with what's been said. I always wear one and I just feel better knowing that my mid section is tightly packed away when I ride. Plus it's kind of like slimming underwear that women wear...it makes me look like I am in shape! :)

 

[bikepilot]

I always wear one. They serve to help prevent hernia's, ruptured spleens, provide back support, abrasion protection etc.

 

[tyesai]

I never had one until I bought my 661 pressure suit, after riding with one, I can feel the difference as far as being sore the next day, it just kind of helps hold the guts in place. Your whole body takes quite the pounding when you ride.

 

[saveaux]

I've got a $10 off coupon to a mx retailer website, looks like I'll put that towards a kindey belt. Although I'm only 23, with my kidney problems, pissing blood for a week isn't an option. I should have looked into these a long time ago. Thanks for yalls input!