Leatt 5.5 Body Protector

Product Information

Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Body Armour. The Leatt Body Protector 5.5 is CE tested and certified, and also scores a total of 25 points in the Leatt protection rating system. This rating is the maximum level of full-body protection offered by Leatt, making the 5.5 the ideal piece of safety gear for any rider. It combines the High-Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) hard shell protection with the 3DF AirFit impact foam, which is flexible yet transforms into a hard energy-absorbing material upon impact.

Some incorporate hard thermoplastic pads, while others use a soft shell 3DF protection. They can be worn under your jersey, or over the top, in which case you’ll need a slightly larger jersey. Fully articulated to provide complete freedom of movement while still keeping you safe, the Body Protector 5.5 from Leatt is there for you whenever you need it. It’s all held in place by a mesh construction, which is also fully perforated to keep things breathable for cool comfort on the trail. As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Body Armour. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Leatt, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products. The Fox Racing Women’s R3 Roost Deflector is designed to be a women’s specific, body-hugging, race-form fit roost deflector. Comfort and Fit: If it isn’t comfortable, you won’t wear it. It won’t do you any good sitting in your gear bag, so ensure you select one with plenty of adjustment to suit your body size.

Chest Protectors are usually a little bit more expensive and the best ones have a CE certification for impact. To achieve a CE certification it has been put through independent tests to meet very specific standards. 2. Body Pressure Suits Pressure suits generally are harder to put on than chest protectors due to them being an all in one unit. They can feel cumbersome if you’re not used to them. The Alpinestars A-10 Chest Protector is a unique exoskeletal design that is CE certified and can be worn over or under your jersey. A soft Bio foam interior padding provides comfort and gives you a personalized fit against your body. It is designed to be worn under or over your jersey. Personally, I like to wear the jersey over the top to keep the pressure suit clean.

Chain reaction Cycles and CRC are trading names of Wiggle Ltd (In Administration) registered in the United Kingdom at 1000 Lakeside, Suite 310, Third Floor N E Wing, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN, The hard shell is integrated with 3D AirFit soft impact foam interior lining which is designed to conform to your body’s shape and will harden immediately when subjected to an impact during a crash. This hard shell chest protector is CE certified for impact, which means it has been independently tested, so you’re assured of its quality. This is a very important feature to look for. You may be reassured by reading that post. Hope this has been helpful, thanks for your input Brian.Smaller riders use an extra female clip to fasten the closure system in the center of the chest plate. Let’s Look at the best of what’s available in Roost deflectors, Chest Protectors, and Body Pressure Suits. 1. Leatt 4.5 Chest Protector The Fox Racing R3 is the ideal choice if you’re looking for roost protection for motocross, enduro, or trail riding, without blowing the budget. The first thing is material. Looking at what Leatt Body Protector 5.5 is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation. With body armor, a reputable company like Leatt has independent tests done to achieve the CE rating that a lot of their products have. They’re unbiased tests. If it doesn’t pass, it doesn’t get the CE rating.

The internal lining is a double layer of Bio-foam and it has a lot of the features of the adult size Proframe. It is fully vented to help keep your child cool while racing. The shells are a high-performance polymeric material blend material with the Alpinestars ’embedded grid technology’ under the shells which helps absorb and dissipate impact forces. Kids aren’t left out in the body armor category. Most of the manufacturers offer kids body armor in sizes to mirror their adult range in chest protectors and under armors, with the exception of pressure suits.The built-in kidney belt is a great feature of these all-in-one suits and the articulated spine protection gives you more flexibility than a hard shell chest protector.