best under jersey chest protectors

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Edited Date/Time 12/9/2019 9:36am
whats everyones favorite under the jersey chest pro? i've been looking for something super minimal that has good protection and came to the conclusion that the atlas guardian lite looks like the best one. little did i know they stopped making them for some reason.... i was able to find a used s/m one on pinkpike though so i'm hoping its a good one.
why the hell did atlas stop making these chest protectors though? they seem like a highly wanted piece of equipment.
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Moto520 12/7/2019 9:40pm
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The alpinestar A4 or A1.....whichever is made for roost over impact. It’s really good.
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WheelieNelson 12/7/2019 10:04pm
12/7/2019 10:04pm
Astars a1 fit the best under the jersey for me but I broke my top rib right below collarbone where the chest pro doesn’t really cover and also collapsed my lung in it on two different occasions. Good roost guard but I would recommend the more padded version. currently running fly protector over the jersey now seems to be a lot more protective
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Fresh 12/7/2019 10:32pm
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Another alpinestars a1 user here. Very minimalistic and not very noticeable under the jersey

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hubbardmx50 12/7/2019 11:00pm
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The Troy Lee 5900 is super comfy and helps with roost a lot. Just wish it worked with the atlas brace better. Does anybody wear it with the Leatt 6.5? Thinking of upgrading
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austin_bo 12/8/2019 3:25am
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Leatt 3DF Airfit. It’s not quite as slim as the A1 roostguard, but the protection to weight ratio is unparalleled imo
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mmcmx 12/8/2019 4:33am
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Just rode with the Alpinestars A1 plus. It's the A1 with a bit of extra protection. So far I like it.
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Justin314 12/8/2019 6:12am
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hubbardmx50 wrote:
The Troy Lee 5900 is super comfy and helps with roost a lot. Just wish it worked with the atlas brace better. Does anybody wear it...
The Troy Lee 5900 is super comfy and helps with roost a lot. Just wish it worked with the atlas brace better. Does anybody wear it with the Leatt 6.5? Thinking of upgrading
I use a TLD 5900 as well and like it a lot! I can hardly tell it’s there.
Just curious about using it with an Atlas though- what didn’t you like about it, if you don’t mind me asking? I just picked up an Atlas to replace my original Leatt, but haven’t ridden with it yet.
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BRZ 12/8/2019 10:51am
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I currently wear the Fox Raceframe Impact SB and it’s very comfortable, specially the flexible back protection.

Here’s a review by Keefer:
https://www.keeferinctesting.com/gear-2/2019/9/3/fox-racing-raceframe-i…

It’s pretty minimalist approach, which looks great under the jersey (you can’t really tell it’s there), but you also give up some level of protection.
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Mike 13 12/8/2019 1:38pm
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BRZ wrote:
I currently wear the Fox Raceframe Impact SB and it’s very comfortable, specially the flexible back protection. Here’s a review by Keefer: https://www.keeferinctesting.com/gear-2/2019/9/3/fox-racing-raceframe-impact-sb-guard It’s pretty minimalist...
I currently wear the Fox Raceframe Impact SB and it’s very comfortable, specially the flexible back protection.

Here’s a review by Keefer:
https://www.keeferinctesting.com/gear-2/2019/9/3/fox-racing-raceframe-i…

It’s pretty minimalist approach, which looks great under the jersey (you can’t really tell it’s there), but you also give up some level of protection.
Fits under jerssey very well, but will not work with a Leatt neck brace.
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hubbardmx50 12/8/2019 1:49pm
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hubbardmx50 wrote:
The Troy Lee 5900 is super comfy and helps with roost a lot. Just wish it worked with the atlas brace better. Does anybody wear it...
The Troy Lee 5900 is super comfy and helps with roost a lot. Just wish it worked with the atlas brace better. Does anybody wear it with the Leatt 6.5? Thinking of upgrading
Justin314 wrote:
I use a TLD 5900 as well and like it a lot! I can hardly tell it’s there. Just curious about using it with an Atlas...
I use a TLD 5900 as well and like it a lot! I can hardly tell it’s there.
Just curious about using it with an Atlas though- what didn’t you like about it, if you don’t mind me asking? I just picked up an Atlas to replace my original Leatt, but haven’t ridden with it yet.
The thing with the Atlas is it really has no adjustments. The reason I want the Leatt is because the newer ones can adjust to be bigger or smaller for your chest and back. I think my Atlas is a bit small so maybe if I had a size up it would work with the Troy Lee better. It’s not horrible it just rides up a bit when I’m wearing the chest pro and I can’t turn my head as much. Even without a chest pro it feels small so it’s probably time to get a bigger size. I'm sure you will like it way better than the OG Leatt
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Motofinne 12/8/2019 1:52pm
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Alpinestars A-1 or A-4. I use the A-1.

But like someone already mentioned, it is extremely minimal and thus more of a roost protector. It wont help you in a big crash.

The A-4 seems to be more of a traditional chest protector but it's not bulky.
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Justin314 12/8/2019 2:04pm
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I appreciate the info! I did notice the lack of real adjustment as well. Since I seemed to be right in between a medium and large chest size-wise, I went with the large to try and accommodate the protector..hopefully it’ll help
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pbody 12/8/2019 5:18pm
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pbody wrote:
Troy Lee Designs
Very comfortable and light
https://troyleedesigns.com/products/5955-chest-body-guard-white
fullfloater wrote:
What does that look like under a jersey?
I'm 5'11" and 190 lbs. This is a size Large underneath.

I've worn other under jersey protectors and my wife likes this one the best.






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wm741 12/9/2019 4:40am
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I picked up a Fly Revel and have been very impressed so far. Always heard J.T. talk about it on the Pulp show so I decided to give it a shot.
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owndjoo852 12/9/2019 8:02am
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I've got the Fox Raceframe Roost protector. It's super lightweight and ventilation is great. It's hard plastic for great roost protection and has a removable back piece as well. I use it with the back piece for Downhill and without for moto, all under shirt.
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AH387 12/9/2019 9:11am
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I always wear an outer protector when I race (Thor Sentinel), but a lot of times on a practice night I will use my Seven Zero roost vest. Unfortunately, I had a crash that let me with a chest injury while wearing it. So now I am contemplating always wearing the outer protector, once I'm back riding.
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WDSRCR 12/9/2019 9:36am
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I have the TLD that has been mentioned here. It's nice and really hugs the body but I prefer my Fly Racing Revel for woods racing that I do. The TLD was almost always too hot due to it hugging too tightly.

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