What’s the Thinnest Chest Protector?

I’m using some Alpinestars model currently but it’s a little too thick. I don’t really feel like I need padding, but more like a thin plate to prevent a footpeg through the ribs and that sort of thing. Suggestions?

 

They make Tshirt style ones for skiing you should look at.

 

Safety Impact Armor

 

Yes....http://www.impactarmor.com/c-008.html

 

taichi makes a 4mm chest protector that works well and its comfortable.

 

Guys that wear Tech Air vest, you still wear this also? The agreement with the wife to allow me to start racing again after the accident was to improve my safety gear for next season. The tech air is on the list and curious if there is interference with also wearing chest protector.

 

I recently got a Dainese pro armor back protector and it’s very slim. I was having issues moving around on the bike with my previous back protector as it was so damn bulky in my suit. With the pro armor back protector I have so much more movement & comfort on the bike. Dainese also has the same style chest protector - check them out.

 

I wear the tech air vest and i do not wear a chest protector however next season i will be wearing one. I have a buddy who wears the tech air vest and he uses the astars bionic chest protector and its pretty comfortable, i've tried it. he won't race without it.

 

Back protection integrated or just chest? Link?

 

Man, I was going to say just don't wear one but that's idiotic. You need all the armour and edge you can get to do battle with the pavement gods.

I hated back protectors and would toss mine when no one was looking but I was glad I did that one time. . .

 

I've been using the Forcefield Pro vest and it's comfy but may be thicker than the OP seeks. It zips in the front, which leaves a couple inches in the center unprotected (right where you don't want a bar or lever entering) and after 2 seasons the zipper took a shit.

 

I wear the Astar bionic chest pads that insert into the GP Tech suit I use. It makes the chest area bulkier, but I’ve always worn a chest and back protector even before the airbag. And my discussion with the wife was similar that I wouldn’t skimp on safety gear. No discussions on the cost of safety gear, cost is not a factor, safety is. If I can’t afford the safest gear, then I can’t afford to race.

 

After looking at all of the options mentioned, I went ahead and ordered the 4mm RS Taichi Flex Chest. I’ll probably end up with the Dainese Pro Armor back protector as well. This combo should be much less bulky than my current setup, with the side benefit of actually flowing some air. Thanks everyone!

 

I was going to say @Metalhead 's bird chest. But that wouldnt do you much good. Unless you skinned and tanned him.

 

They’ve got just back or both. Check out sweet protection brand and I also quickly found this
https://www.backcountry.com/demon-u...OqSAZKgclt_K7sQwwJE2LEPwctnU1bwsaAnCxEALw_wcB

 

Thanks. Looks good but I wonder how warm it is.

 

Your mom’s A-cups.

 

I cross referenced that one. It’s also designed to be used with a neck brace while motor crossing so I don’t think too hot.

 

Demon also makes this one -
https://demon-united.com/collections/mtb-bmx-upper-lower-body/products/pro-fit-top

They aren't as big a player in the MTB world as some others, but I know a couple MTB guys with Demon protection and it looks good.

 

I just bought this.....Alpinestars Nucleon KR-CIR insert...... https://www.sportbiketrackgear.com/alpinestars-nucleon-kr-cir-chest-protector-black/
Super flexible, light and thin. Very comfortable.

Was using the old A* padded/foam insert for 10 yrs it seems.