Best chest protector for woods riding?

I have a Moose XCR from 2002 and it wraps around the sides fairly well. You
have the right idea to try them on and see what works.

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"Joe" <joe.fanelli DeleteThis @dla.mil> wrote in message
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 > I know that chest protectors are mainly for roost hitting your chest,
 > but I'm looking for torso protection from falls when riding in the
 > woods. I've tried on a few, and they don't cover the sides too well.
 >
 > Overall, what brand would give the most protection on woods riding?
 >
 > thanks,
 > Joe<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Acerbis Zoom or Zoom plus!!!

Joe wrote:
 >
 > I know that chest protectors are mainly for roost hitting your chest,
 > but I'm looking for torso protection from falls when riding in the
 > woods. I've tried on a few, and they don't cover the sides too well.
 >
 > Overall, what brand would give the most protection on woods riding?
 >
 > thanks,
 > Joe<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Best chest protector for woods riding? 

Chris Buckley <cnbuckley.DeleteThis@earthlink.net> wrote:

 >Acerbis Zoom or Zoom plus!!!
 >
 >Joe wrote:
  >>
  >> I know that chest protectors are mainly for roost hitting your chest,
  >> but I'm looking for torso protection from falls when riding in the
  >> woods. I've tried on a few, and they don't cover the sides too well.
  >>
  >> Overall, what brand would give the most protection on woods riding?

Recent PTO (personal testing outlook) driving this, covering the sides
is less important IMO, than having good, suspended shoulder and chest
protection.
I've over-the-bar'd it extensively, to no real ffect until just this
once without the shoulder protection. It's very good to protect the
rotator cuff, there's a lot of attachment points up there, working
hard to keep it together.
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.sportfit.com/tips/rotatorcuff/workout_shoulder.html" target="_blank">http://www.sportfit.com/tips/rotatorcuff/workout_shoulder.html</a>

My Moose protector, though, didn't stop a bar-end from getting through
the side and up underneath to pop a few ribs, and maybe the Acerbis
side-panels would have deflected that shot.

-keith<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Thanks for the responses. Great info.

Jim, you mentioned the zoom 2. I've seen used Acerbis Zoom protectors
on Ebay. If an older one is in good shape, would that be OK or is it
better to go with the ZOOM 2? What is different/better with the zoom
2?

Joe

The Cooks <dirtbike RemoveThis @arkansas.net> wrote in message news:<un49tvga77o7l8clgb7vuc8o14u67uq5u8 RemoveThis @4ax.com>...
  > >On 8 Dec 2003 04:12:06 -0800, joe.fanelli RemoveThis @dla.mil (Joe) wrote:
 >
  > >I know that chest protectors are mainly for roost hitting your chest,
  > >but I'm looking for torso protection from falls when riding in the
  > >woods. I've tried on a few, and they don't cover the sides too well.
  > >
  > >Overall, what brand would give the most protection on woods riding?
  > >
  > >thanks,
  > >Joe
 >
 >
 > Acerbis Zoom (same as Moose M-1 protector, except Zoom has kidney
 > protector plates on the side belts, and M-1 does not.)
 > or
 > Zoom 2 (the new model Zoom. It also has the extra protection plate on
 > the side straps.)
 > I used the Zoom for 6 years.
 > I hae been using the Zoom2 for three years now. I like it better.
 >
 > If you are a larger fellow, I would suggest the Zoom2 Plus.
 >
 > All of these are adjustable for waist length.(torso coverage length)
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 > Jim
 > (On Deb's Computer)
 >
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Zoom 2 is just flashier, with BNG.

PP

"Joe" <joe.fanelli DeleteThis @dla.mil> wrote in message
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 > Thanks for the responses. Great info.
 >
 > Jim, you mentioned the zoom 2. I've seen used Acerbis Zoom protectors
 > on Ebay. If an older one is in good shape, would that be OK or is it
 > better to go with the ZOOM 2? What is different/better with the zoom
 > 2?
 >
 > Joe
 >
 > The Cooks <dirtbike DeleteThis @arkansas.net> wrote in message
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   > > >On 8 Dec 2003 04:12:06 -0800, joe.fanelli DeleteThis @dla.mil (Joe) wrote:
  > >
   > > >I know that chest protectors are mainly for roost hitting your chest,
   > > >but I'm looking for torso protection from falls when riding in the
   > > >woods. I've tried on a few, and they don't cover the sides too well.
   > > >
   > > >Overall, what brand would give the most protection on woods riding?
   > > >
   > > >thanks,
   > > >Joe
  > >
  > >
  > > Acerbis Zoom (same as Moose M-1 protector, except Zoom has kidney
  > > protector plates on the side belts, and M-1 does not.)
  > > or
  > > Zoom 2 (the new model Zoom. It also has the extra protection plate on
  > > the side straps.)
  > > I used the Zoom for 6 years.
  > > I hae been using the Zoom2 for three years now. I like it better.
  > >
  > > If you are a larger fellow, I would suggest the Zoom2 Plus.
  > >
  > > All of these are adjustable for waist length.(torso coverage length)
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > > Jim
  > > (On Deb's Computer)
  > >
  > > "99 Gas Gas EC274 (Sweet Baby)
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Joe,
The Zoom 2 is a bit sturdier construction, and vents more air.
(Zoom has a "layered" front panel)

The Plus is for those who are very long waisted or are over 220#. I
am long waisted.

Jim




 >n 10 Dec 2003 05:46:18 -0800, joe.fanelli.RemoveThis@dla.mil (Joe) wrote:

 >Thanks for the responses. Great info.
 >
 >Jim, you mentioned the zoom 2. I've seen used Acerbis Zoom protectors
 >on Ebay. If an older one is in good shape, would that be OK or is it
 >better to go with the ZOOM 2? What is different/better with the zoom
 >2?
 >
 >Joe


  >>The Cooks <dirtbike.RemoveThis@arkansas.net> wrote in message news:<un49tvga77o7l8clgb7vuc8o14u67uq5u8.RemoveThis@4ax.com>...
  >>
  >> Acerbis Zoom (same as Moose M-1 protector, except Zoom has kidney
  >> protector plates on the side belts, and M-1 does not.)
  >> or
  >> Zoom 2 (the new model Zoom. It also has the extra protection plate on
  >> the side straps.)
  >> I used the Zoom for 6 years.
  >> I hae been using the Zoom2 for three years now. I like it better.
  >>
  >> If you are a larger fellow, I would suggest the Zoom2 Plus.
  >>
  >> All of these are adjustable for waist length.(torso coverage length)
  >>

Jim
(On Deb's Computer)

"99 Gas Gas EC274 (Sweet Baby)
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