This is also good for mx riders that fall more than others. There are some mx tracks that have a lot of rocks in them and falling can really mess you up.
@@internetuser3748 I don't see why this would not fit, my son has a similar one "Alpinestars Bionic Tech V2 Protection" and he doesn't even notice wearing it, unless he is seating on the lift is when he feels the back protection.
Visually it looks like he could go for the XXL. Everything looks too tight on his body and it’s short on his arms. XXL is what Leatt recommend on their website too.
Lol. It was definitely the kidneys. Why does he think human ribs are located that far down? If they were, boxers could take way more punches there. Now I wonder where he thinks the kidneys are located if he thinks the ribs are located there.
I think his anatomy is better than yours. The kidneys are more medial (closer to the spine) so if you want to point to someone's kidneys you wouldn't be pointing to their side. When looking from the back the kidneys are at least 50% protected by the rib cage so you could easily be pointing to the ribs and the kidneys at the same time. Laterally, the ribs come down further than you might think - within 2 or 3 inches of the pelvis. In fact in elderly people the ribs often come all the way down to the pelvis. Thanks Revzilla for a thorough description of this product.
@@paulx4692 the armor that he is pointing to is generally referred to as flank protection, and it’s not substantial enough to protect internal organs or bones in the event of impact with something like a rock or log if you were to be moving at a speed of anything faster than standing still.
If you are referring to the foam at each side (kind of in the shape of an upside down "v") that is just some light foam. It may help with some light branches/leaves hitting, but wont do much for hard impacts.
This is intended for dirt. What that means is that the jacket does not have any dedicated abrasion resistant areas to protect you in a slide. However, the armor itself on the jacket will protect the areas that it covers from sliding as well as impact just because of how dense the armor is. Though everything it doesnt cover will be susceptible to abrasion injuries. Though for city riding it's unlikely that you'll be going fast enough to slide for very long and the impact protection will definitely keep you protected from damaging blows. And the material will flow a ton of air. Just know that it's not designed to protect against abrasions.
This is also good for mx riders that fall more than others. There are some mx tracks that have a lot of rocks in them and falling can really mess you up.
Is good for mtb also?
Which neck brace fits best with this? Leatt makes a ton of them...
Do people normally wear a jersey over this?
Yes, or an off-road jacket w/o armor.
What of I wanted to wear this for street wear for hot days?
You would need to add an abrasion resistant layer overtop, as this provides none.
@@RevZilla Awesome, thanks for getting back to me. I was thinking I can solve that issue by getting some sort of abrasion resistant windbreaker, etc.
Hello. For snowboard is good too? or you have some specific model. Thanks and continue de good job.
Did you get it for snowboarding? I'm curious as well...
yes. and i happy with them.
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@@internetuser3748 I don't see why this would not fit, my son has a similar one "Alpinestars Bionic Tech V2 Protection" and he doesn't even notice wearing it, unless he is seating on the lift is when he feels the back protection.
Visually it looks like he could go for the XXL. Everything looks too tight on his body and it’s short on his arms. XXL is what Leatt recommend on their website too.
Appreciate the feedback, but this size fit me best and the XXL was entirely too big to actually be protective in an accident.
@@patrickmchugh8039ok good to know, thanks for the feedback and response.
I am 173cm, 150lb. 40" chest. should I get S/M or L/XL?
Follow your tshirt size like he said.
A Little anatomy lesson would not hurt.
Pointing at the kidney's and saying ribs.
Close but not enough.
Lol. It was definitely the kidneys. Why does he think human ribs are located that far down? If they were, boxers could take way more punches there. Now I wonder where he thinks the kidneys are located if he thinks the ribs are located there.
I think his anatomy is better than yours. The kidneys are more medial (closer to the spine) so if you want to point to someone's kidneys you wouldn't be pointing to their side. When looking from the back the kidneys are at least 50% protected by the rib cage so you could easily be pointing to the ribs and the kidneys at the same time.
Laterally, the ribs come down further than you might think - within 2 or 3 inches of the pelvis. In fact in elderly people the ribs often come all the way down to the pelvis.
Thanks Revzilla for a thorough description of this product.
@@paulx4692 the armor that he is pointing to is generally referred to as flank protection, and it’s not substantial enough to protect internal organs or bones in the event of impact with something like a rock or log if you were to be moving at a speed of anything faster than standing still.
Can you talk about the padding around the waist ?
If you are referring to the foam at each side (kind of in the shape of an upside down "v") that is just some light foam. It may help with some light branches/leaves hitting, but wont do much for hard impacts.
Hi! I'm 6'2 220 pounds would you recommend an L/XL or XXL?
If your chest is close to Pat's 44" chest, go with the LG/XL, since all your other dimensions are so close.
Hello, would this be a good option for every day city commute?
This is intended for dirt. What that means is that the jacket does not have any dedicated abrasion resistant areas to protect you in a slide. However, the armor itself on the jacket will protect the areas that it covers from sliding as well as impact just because of how dense the armor is. Though everything it doesnt cover will be susceptible to abrasion injuries. Though for city riding it's unlikely that you'll be going fast enough to slide for very long and the impact protection will definitely keep you protected from damaging blows. And the material will flow a ton of air. Just know that it's not designed to protect against abrasions.
@@DDIAZ-we4dz in conclusion you would wanna get a jacket with a high enough abrasion resistance layered on top of this, correct?
@@PimentaDaNeyde Leather jacket to be exact
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