Advice on body protectors

If you want to protect yourself optimally while riding, you can use a body protector. A body protector protects your spine, ribs and the organs that are under the body protector during a fall. You can prevent injuries by wearing a body protector.

Most body protectors are made of foam. Foam is a strong and sturdy material that forms to your body when it gets warm. This is also the reason why a body protector becomes more comfortable the more often it is worn. At Divoza we only sell body protectors that fall into safety class 3. This is the highest class and means that you can participate in KNHS eventing competitions with all our body protectors, where wearing a body protector is mandatory.

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“A well-fitting body protector is essential to ensure safety, only then will you be optimally protected”

– Team Divoza

A well-fitting body protector is essential to ensure safety, only then are you optimally protected. It is important that the body protector covers your ribs and that the back is not too long. When you are in the saddle, the body protector must not touch the fork of your saddle. You can test this by sitting on a chair with the body protector on, there should then be about 10 centimeters between the chair and the body protector. Furthermore, the body protector must fit well, the Velcro must be over the red line. If the red is visible, the body protector is too small. The body protector must also fit well on your shoulders, do not forget to adjust the Velcro there.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Body Protectors

What size body protector should I buy?

This depends on the size worn. Sir Lancelot gives the sizes by age. USG and BR have size XS to XL.

The best thing to do is of course to come to one of our megastores to try on different body protectors with one of our employees. If you don't want to do that, or don't have time for it, it is good to know that Sir Lancelot is short and wide. While USG is long and narrow.

For children's sizes you can use the size chart below for body protectors that do not specify the size by age:

Size XS=128, S=140, M=152, L=174 and XL=176.

Can you also ride in KNHS competitions wearing a body protector?

Yes, with all body protectors in our assortment you are allowed to ride KNHS competitions. Did you know that this is even mandatory for eventing competitions?

What is the best way to wear my body protector?

It is best to wear your body protector as close to your skin as possible. So a shirt underneath is fine, but a vest or jacket is best worn over the body protector.

Can I buy a body protector that grows on me?

No. A body protector must fit optimally.

What is the best way to store my body protector?

The best way to store your body protector is to hang it on a hanger in a non-damp space. This way the body protector can air and ventilate properly.

How can I best maintain my body protector?

In terms of maintenance, not much is needed. When the body protector is dirty, it is best to clean it with a damp, lukewarm cloth.

How long will my body protector last?

Suppliers indicate that it is best to replace your body protector after 5 years. The processing of the foam is then reduced. With very intensive use, 3 years is even recommended. In the event of a fall on a sharp object, it is wise to have the foam of the body protector checked.