How come all these chest protectors are only in Adult and Youth? Do the manufactures think everyone weighs 150 lbs? That's bull*hit! I can't find one to fit my XXL chest.

I'm 250 and 6'3". My shoulders are Much wider than the norm - and I can't find anything to cover my shoulders. I seperated my shoulder (2nd degree) last week because I wasn't wearing any protection.

Can anyone reccomend a company that deals with the "big-boys"?

 

I wear an EVS Ballistic Jersey. It has chest, elbow, forearm, and shoulder protection, plus a kidney belt. Size XXL fits a 45-48" chest. I wheelied a bike out from under me on a VERY steep climb. My elbows would have been hamburger had I not been wearing it!!

 

What kind of protection is in that Jersey?... is it padding or plastic?

I need something with hard plastic. The fall I took last week could have been minimized to a bruised shoulder if I had something more than a t-shirt on. I don't think padding would have help either.

 

It's plastic with padding underneath (it can get hot during the summer). The plastic is not as rigid as a standard chest protector (so it's probably not quite as good protection there). The shoulder, back, and elbow protection is outstanding!! Chaparral stocks them. I only wear a standard protector in the dunes, where elbow and shoulder protection isn't as important.

 

I found a chest protector for double X riders... it's made by Acerbis. I forget the model... but it's _____II. (something 2). It fit awesome- but it costs 139.00.

 

Rotgut,
The Acerbis [pronounced Ah-chair-bees] Zoom 2 Plus is the only chest protector that has EVER fit me. [6'5" 245 52" chest]. NOTHING else has been close. There is a place called MR-X [800-536-6680] in Michigan that has them advertised in MXA for $114.95. I'm sure there are better prices to be found in the dirt bike mags. I got my last one at a vendor tent at Red Bud for $90. Another thing about Acerbis, it is top notch quality stuff. It's worth a little more than the rest. Happy shopping.