Broken ribs...again.

Naja
Naja Posts: 2
edited October 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hi all, after breaking a couple of ribs again (twice in six months), I thought it might be time to invest in a some kind of rib protector.
Most of the body armour on the market appears to be the type used for serious downhill and freeride. As I partake in neither discipline I figured a full set of armour is overkill.
Whilst searching the net I came across the Forcefield shirt:

http://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.co.uk/shirt.asp

This seems ideal, but I'm reluctant to buy it without any recommendations. So has anyone here tried it? Does it restrict movement? Is it too hot?

Thanks for any feedback/opinions.

Comments

  • rgarner
    rgarner Posts: 77
    Sympathy from these quarters - I've broken a rib and my fifth metatarsal doing straightforward XC :(

    Shall follow this with interest, as "lightweight rib protector" is definite next purchase!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Waist of time.

    Body armour does not do much to protect against broken bones.
    It mainly protects against lesser damage. If you are going to break a bone you will break it whatever.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    How did you break the ribs in the first place ? Some background may help ?
  • Inverted8
    Inverted8 Posts: 48
    Sounds like you need to invest in some lessons instead! :D

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