Downhill mountain bikers, moto riders,
extreme skateboarders and anyone else who is likely to have a rib-crushing
crash: take a look at this. new low-profile is a non-restrictive compression
shirtthat will protect your back as well as your ribs, chest, shoulders and elbows
if (read: when) you take a digger.
The VPD 2.0 Jacket is less bulky than
other alternatives on the market, which typically have hard plastic 鈥減ads鈥 to take the hit
when you land on a rock. It鈥檚 also more protective than 笔翱颁鈥檚 first iteration
of this layer.
笔翱颁鈥檚 soft and flexible VPD 2.0 compound is ultra dampening. It
absorbs shock, much like d30 or G-Form. It鈥檚 non-restrictive鈥攆lexible and soft
to the touch, but hardens on impact. For maximum spine protection, the back pad
has a puncture-proof
polymer sheet. That and all other pads are perforated and Polygiene聽(anti-odor) treated鈥攊t breathes so you
won鈥檛 soak your protector with sweat. And if you鈥檙e sweating anyway because you鈥檙e
nervous about your next sick gap jump, your shirt won鈥檛 stink. Certified to the highest motorcycle safety
standards. Available now, $300; .
鈥擝erne Broudy