Body armour is less relevant if you are riding cross-country because you’re less likely to have the same high-impact crashes you see in enduro racing and downhill riding. The best shoulder armor adapts and fully molds to your shoulders, independent of how big or small your shoulders may be. The lateral of the deltoid muscle (i.e. “middle delt”) must be covered in part or entirely. The Ion Scrub Amp Protection Vest has a pull on design, lightweight feel, impressively breathable fabric and protective padding that follows the body’s contours. After all, the shoulder joint is the only joint in the human body capable of a 360-degree range of motion, and it’s all thanks to its impressive anatomy, which, while resilient and durable for everyday tasks, can be damaged extensively if impacted directly at low speed without protective motorcycle armor. As mentioned earlier, rigid-shell shoulder armor is mostly limited to motocross/off-road gear and, even then, high-quality rigid shoulder pads will be just as contouring and shielding as high-quality viscoelastic-foam pads.

We also took into account each item’s impact protection rating, which is independently certified. What to look for in impact protection vests and body armour Enduro armour remains comfortable for riding, but features increased padding, while downhill armour has the biggest focus on protection. Adidas Shirts We have a wide variety of Adidas Rugby T-shirts, Polos and Vests, ideal for training, warm ups, gym wear or post-match functions. Available now at Rugby Now. WHY YOU CAN TRUST MOTORCYCLE GEAR HUB At Motorcycle Gear Hub, our priority is our audience and the motorcycling community as a whole.Many times, the deepest-cupped section in a shoulder pad will be somewhere around the center of the pad’s frame, although you may find some premium shoulder-armor pads prominently cupped at either end of their frames.

A snug fit ensures less potential movement of pads and panels and also helps keep protection low profile for a sleeker look under clothing. Softer, floppier fabrics vs the tighter squeeze of a compression fit will be a personal choice. 3. Protection levels Leatt’s Body Tee AirFlex Stealth slimline top is light and comfy enough to wear all day, and the open mesh fabric means it doesn’t feel too hot on long climbs. The compression fit is just that, nice and tight, but once you’re in it’s actually very comfortable and we didn’t experience any rubbing or chaffing. The fabric design also helps regulate temperature well, providing insulation when it’s cold and controlling heat build-up when it’s hot. It’s critical to your safety that the deepest-cupped section of the pad rests snugly (and in comfort) atop your shoulder girdle with no flapping or moving about. The foam protection pads are flexible while riding, but harden upon impact to absorb energy. They sit in pouches in the vest so you can take them out and wash the liner fabric, in a similar fashion to the 100% Tarka – good news for keeping your kit clean and stink-free.Wearing body armour can help minimise or even prevent injuries when crashing, helping you to keep riding instead of staying at home recovering.