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just a ? does anyone wear any type of chest protection when riding ? thinking of a tekvest , but kinda pricey , i know there is now $ safety any thoughts ? is there a cheaper brand that will be as good ?
Chest protector anybody wear one ?
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I ride with the Klim Tekvest.It sure is comfortable and has saved me from broken ribs already.If I hurt myself I can't make money=can't sled.
Cheap insurance in my opinion,and takes all the weight of my backpack on the hard shoulder pads.I hear a broken stirnum really hurts
Cheap insurance in my opinion,and takes all the weight of my backpack on the hard shoulder pads.I hear a broken stirnum really hurts
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tek-vest
second the tek-vest, never ride without it, ever been under a tumbling sled coming down a hill= tek-vest
second the tek-vest, never ride without it, ever been under a tumbling sled coming down a hill= tek-vest
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I wear one but i wear the fly moto style with the backpack built in. I love it, its perfect! Yea my dad broke his sternum by driving his bars through his chest. I did the exact same thing but even harder and a big scratch on the chest protector and knocked the wind out of me but no broken ribs or sternum 
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x3 on the tek vest saved me more than once also wear knee an shin gaurds runin boards are sharp
Arctic Cat Tek-Vest, won't ride with out it.
Yep, I wear one. I won't ride without one, not worth getting hurt. If you have ever had a rib injury, those things are super painful. I had one that got worse continuously for 30 days straight. I might be a puss, but dang man it hurt.
I use to ride in a Tekvest but just purchased the SixSixOne Core Saver. Should be able to try it this weekend.
$129.95
$129.95
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I got a klim tek vest for christmas and i really like it. PM FreeAgent and she will get you a great deal on one under the $250 msrp.
I ride in a full upperbody impact suit and shin/knee guards saved me from significant body damage on both a sled and MX bike, plus it is not as hot as a Tek vest.
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i got the tekvest "freestyle" version chest protector. got it for brand new on Ebay for $180. and if you have ever landed on your bars with your chest you know they are worth it. rib injuries hurt a lot and dont heal quickly.
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I wear a RXR vest. It uses inflatable bladders that absorb impact. Very comfortable and lightweight. Keeps the core warm as well.
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Thor Impact Rig; 130.00....ability to inhale without wetting pants; priceless.
Sooner or later you will wish you had one.
4 years ago in Cooke City I stuffed a bar end between 2 ribs on my right side. It hurt and I said some not so nice words. I bought a BeeWear (no longer made) that off-season from Rob (fbomb racing).
2 weeks ago it finally paid off in spades. Wicked on and hit a big azz stump. I mashed into the steering column/bars then pivoted over the sled and on to my back. After the mandatory 30 second run down to make sure all body parts were functioning and not hurting I was able to get up, we roped the front suspension back on it, and I rode out... no worse for wear.
I won't ride without a vest of some sort.
sled_guy
2 weeks ago it finally paid off in spades. Wicked on and hit a big azz stump. I mashed into the steering column/bars then pivoted over the sled and on to my back. After the mandatory 30 second run down to make sure all body parts were functioning and not hurting I was able to get up, we roped the front suspension back on it, and I rode out... no worse for wear.
I won't ride without a vest of some sort.
sled_guy
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That sounds vaguely familiar to an incident I had on NYE. Minus the pivot over the sled. Still waiting for parts to fix the sled, but luckily, since I wear a 661 Coresaver (every time I ride)
no parts to fix on me!
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EVS Ballistic Jersey... swear by it
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