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Old 05-05-2008, 05:48 PM
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Dainese Wave V http://www.go-ride.com/ProductDetail...000-1116706835

Acerbis Koerta http://mx1west.com/index.asp?PageAct...ROD&ProdID=118

RockGardn Sports FlaK jacket http://http://www.rockgardn.com/item...htm?1=1&menu=1

Each has it's own advantages/disadvantages. The Dainese is really nice and really expensive at $399. The Acerbis has some collar bone protection but no rib protection (this is what I use at the moment). The RockGardn no collar bone protection but it does have some rib protection which is rare.

All are a compromise in some way. Personally I believe a combination of under and over systems may be the best and provide the most comfort/cooling. It's just not made. Until then I keep searching for the ultimate combo for protection. Look into lacrosse gear for rib protection.

Here are some other interesting things to look at for ideas.

http://www.itech.com/default.aspx?it...O&intro=player These hockey shoulder pads chest/back protectors are really nice. Hot...could be

http://www.rxrprotectnorthamerica.com/index.asp Pump yourself up

http://www.tekrider.com/rs_01.html

http://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.co.uk/rib_protector.asp Interesting rib protection and some other stuff as well.

Hope that helps you out


Skidad in MA
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