USG Professional Body Protector

Advantages: Really comfortable and safe feeling
Disadvantages: Expensive

...I got this new body protector which is deisgned for women a couple of months ago and I really love it. I was initially put off by the price and weight but when you have it on you can't feel the weight at all and it is the only BP I have ever bought which i feel really comfortable in when i am riding and it feels really safe - it gives me a lot more confidence when i am riding out. My shopkeeper persuaded me to try it on when i was in my local saddler and i couldn't believe how good it felt and it looks good too! I think if you saw it you could be put off by price but i would reccommend anyone trying it on if they got the chance to see how different it feels. The shoulders are also good as they aren't strapped around your arms so you have really good movement.... Read review

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Advantages: Moulds to your body, great protection
Disadvantages: Bit pricey

...My good old father always told me about the importance of protection, well in fact his actual, and only words, with regards to my sex education were "Show them a good time but don't get them in the family way" which I then interpreted to mean that he meant wear protection. Wise words indeed and an ethos I apply to any sport which involves the risk of injury hence for horse riding a body protector is a must have item. Body protectors resemble the stab or bullet proof jackets that you see police officers and drug dealers wearing and are designed to protect the back and ribs from injury should you take a fall from your horse and the Rodney Powell range of Body Armour have a good reputation both in the professional ranks and the general riding population. The latest body protector that I have bought is the Series 5 protector and it cost... Read review

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Advantages: comfortable, attractive and non restricting
Disadvantages: expensive puchase

...The air o wear body protector is attractive to look at and comes in different colours. There are also different levels of body protector according to what ur activity level is. The air o wear body protector is comfortable once its warmed up. To begin with its uncomfortable, hard and difficult to fit properley. Once its warmed up its very comfortable butr it may need to be adjusted again to ensure correct fit as it becomes more flexible once warmed up. The air o wear body protectors featuring mesh covering are cooler than there standard covered ones. The mesh covering is useful on hot days as it allows ur body to breathe properley. £80 is a lot to pay but its a good investment and could save your life or prevent serious injury. The air o weat body protector isnt more expensive than other makes of body protector. I prefer the air o wear... Read review

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