Chest protectors??

Modedmach1 · Oct 9, 2009

I need to buy a new chest protector, I have been looking at the Klim & Teckvest. I like the klim cause its a little cheaper. Does anybody have one??? How is it for comfort?? Any other brands out there??? Just looking for opions before I buy one. Thanks....:beer;

lewey · Oct 9, 2009

i think the motorcross ones are cheaper. i personally use a tekvest and love it. its saved me a few times and wouldn't ride without it. breaking ribs way out in the backcountry sucks! (thankgod for strong a-- painkillers!)

Ausm7499 · Oct 9, 2009

I believe Klim and techvest are the same. There are only 3 that I have seen people wearing Klim, Beware, and SixSixone makes one. I have the Klim/Techvest and really like it. I have heard complaints that the Techvest is too bulky but I don't even notice it when its on. Reguardless of what you get having one is a must. I can't say that mine has saved me yet but I know the day is coming when its going to pay for its self 10fold.

Snownut · Oct 9, 2009

I use a Fox Airframe Motocross chest protector under Klim outerwear and love it..

Blecter · Oct 9, 2009

I love my TekVest. I've got the SX Pro-Lite. Only noticed it the first time I rode with it, and now it just feels natural to me to wear it. I almost get that "naked" feel when riding without it, so I always wear it, doesn't matter if I'm on the sled or on the quad.

Mine has paid for itself already. I would have had an extremely sore or broken jaw last winter if I hadn't been wearing my TekVest (darn tunnel rack!).

Scott · Oct 9, 2009

Yeah, the KLIM IS one of the TekVest models.
These are the only vest I've honestly ever seen anyone wear.

I take that back...John Goodman (who goes by BowSlayer and the artist formerly known as JohnnyRigger) wears a kevlar bullriding vest that he borrowed from a real cowboy.

There is also Bee Wear vest also. I've never been around them.

I know that peeps on here talk a lot obout the SIX SIX One. I don't know anything about them.

Super B · Oct 9, 2009

I have the Bwear vest and I love it. Lightweight and very comfy to wear also.

http://www.f-bombracing.com/BWear.html

PM F-Bomb with any questions regarding the Bwear vest.

Midge907 · Oct 9, 2009

I have the Tek Vest and I like it, I believe Klim may have made there vest a little bit lighter then others. My wife has the Beewear vest and it seems to be a nice vest, with good construction. If you want to check either of them out, let me know. I dont think you will be able to fit into the beewear vest though, it may be a little on the small side. They feel a little bulky at first, and then you dont even notice anymore.

Ex-Member · Oct 9, 2009

The Klim tekvest is the same as a tekvest tekvest, only with the Klim colors and price tag. It's the "Freestyle" model.

Comfortable, warm, and they work. I won't ride without it, even pull it on loading/unloading.

The shoulder pads are nice for trees and roost, and they go on and off easy.

MX chest protectors would work; but for the comfort level, a tekvest is well worth the $.

Scott said:
I take that back...John Goodman (who goes by BowSlayer and the artist formerly known as JohnnyRigger) wears a kevlar bullriding vest that he borrowed from a real cowboy.

I have one of those too. Don't know that it'd work as well as a tekvest for sledding, as they don't come down in front as far as the tekvest does. They're made for rodeo, tekvests are made for sledding.

Modedmach1 · Oct 9, 2009

Thanks for the replies. I currently have a EVS protector. I have had it for 5 years & is starting to rip at the seams. I won't ride without a chest protector & shin guards, they have saved my a** more than once.

Hawkeye · Oct 9, 2009

anyone use the one ski-doo has in their recent catalog, looks alot like the tekvest?

sled-fiend · Oct 9, 2009

Klim Tekvest gets my vote! I love mine, it doesn't restrict movement at all and works well with a pack on:beer;

augerin · Oct 10, 2009

I am still using my mx protector. Think it's time for a change

enis750 · Oct 10, 2009

Modedmach1 said:
Thanks for the replies. I currently have a EVS protector. I have had it for 5 years & is starting to rip at the seams. I won't ride without a chest protector & shin guards, they have saved my a** more than once.

I also use the EVS moto X chest protector (I think its the evo??)
it's super comfortable, as it has a soft material inside
it has saved me a few times for sure and only cost me $45USD shipped to my door

I also wear knee pads, as my knees bang off the REV doors all day
wouldnt go riding w out wearing this gear

Trax 2 Treadz · Oct 10, 2009

I believe all the manufacturer's now have rebranded Tekvests in their lineups including Ski Doo. True body amour is the only way to go, a motocross style roost protector will do little for you if you hit the handle bars.

2XM3 · Oct 10, 2009

I wear my Thor cycle road race protector under everything..mesh with armor and "turtle" spine protector... as well as kidney belt. It works good and u dont notice it.My wife wears one made by alpinstars...ladies model has room for the tata's...about 225 bucks or so

tudizzle · Oct 10, 2009

tekvest here too.

Most MX vests are to prevent rocks from hitting your chest, tekvest's are designed to prevent your handlebars from going thru your chest....big difference.

SRXSRULE · Oct 10, 2009

I have a yamaha tekvest. been wearing it for 4 years now after breaking my ribs (and other bones) when my sled tried to kill me. Broken ribs will bother you for the rest of your life but I wear the vest to keep from breaking anymore.

I also keep my beacon in the front zipper pocket. I never liked the strap system, always rubbed on my neck so this works great to keep it in.

I'm shocked at how many people dont use them. Many, Many times if I'm riding somewhere and we stop to eat with other sleddders I will be the only one wearing one.

Had many people ask me if its a life jackets!!! Eric

mtncat800 · Oct 10, 2009

I had the Bwear and found myself not wearing it after the first few times. I felt like it was just to bulky. Purchase a Tekvest last year and have worn it everyday I have ridden since. Just part of the atire now. Love it, although they now have one out with prforations in the armor, looks like it would be much cooler.

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