Perfect back protection for mountain biking

Some collect buzz, others - scars and bruises. This is one of the characteristics of mountain biking.

Falling is inevitable when you're mountain biking, whether it's a piloting error when approaching a big root 🌲 or showing a rabbit in front of your friends who don't finish properly.

While a helmet and a pair of gloves are essential for all cycling, some mountain biking disciplines known as “gravity,” such as enduro, all mountain or DH, require additional equipment to reduce the risk of injury and feel more confident. ...

Protection does not prevent falling and does not make them invincible 🛡.

However, they are necessary to protect us from the dramatic consequences of falls and bumps, as well as from throwing stones and pebbles, and also give the necessary dose of confidence when twitching the brake 😬.

“This is a really stupid fall!”

During a fall, the spine is especially exposed, especially for those practicing on steep, very rocky slopes. But it is not necessary to have a fragile technique in front of us to feel the injuries, even light ones, inflicted on our vertebrae. Back protection is the best protection against spinal injuries. We are all smart enough to understand the importance of protecting it.

We all said at least once when we saw his friend fall in front of us: “Oh, you're in luck! It could have been much more serious! "

Unfortunately, we are also referring to the story of a guy who would be saved by the protection of using his legs ♿️, even his life.

Like this mountain biker looking on the forum for advice on buying back protection after a fall, which noted him:

This is a really stupid fall! On the descent, I crash into an obstacle hidden by leaves and throw myself into the air. Bad reception and a lot of damage: 2 vertebrae, 5 ribs and a punctured lung! (Fortunately, Sam was there, otherwise I can't even imagine ...) In short, in my misfortune I was really very lucky, according to the surgeon who operated on me; if I am on my feet again, it is thanks to the assistants who were able to save my spine during the manipulations, and the surgeon who operated on me. The vertebrae were so broken that I spent 3 days in the sink before I had the surgery. the time of various medical reports ... Kind of ... I like to take risks from time to time, but I would never have thought to enter such a state while walking on Sunday! Suddenly I'm a little afraid of getting better. To protect myself and also to gain confidence, I prefer to buy back protectors. *

Could a back protector prevent him from falling?

No.

Can she avoid it?

We can't redo the film, but a back protector would at least mitigate the severity of the fall and possibly prevent surgery.

A good back protector is a back shell that covers the entire back:

• spine
• paddle
• back of the chest (ribs)
• lower back to protect the lower back and kidneys

Don't be fooled by the appearance of your spine: being thicker or heavier is not necessarily the most effective.

In short: you don't need to look like Robocop to be better protected.

Back protectors for women MTB, it is possible!

Google "MTB Back Protector" and see the pictures ... it's all more masculine, isn't it?

We are far from fruitless gender equality debates! But it is obvious that our morphologies are different and therefore in practice require back protection well adapted for optimal comfort.

Why is our morphology different? (minutes of the article on "scientific culture"):

• in women, a larger and more flexible pelvis that forms a joint other than the head of the femur. Best of all, this difference makes women 8-10 times more likely than men to experience sacroiliac pain.
• muscle mass is less massive in women, so they are compensated by ligaments to preserve joints. But hormones put their two cents into all this, weakening the ligaments! Well, the good news about it all: better flexibility!
• let's finish with the morphological differences that can be seen, breasts that require special attention to the comfort of the breast protection offered by some vests

Therefore, women will pay more attention to the lightness and flexibility of chest protection, lower back protection and freedom of movement to preserve ligaments. These points relate to the male / female anatomy in general. Each has a different bone structure and muscle mass that needs to be adjusted.

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7 protective vests carefully researched

UtagawaVTT tested 7 jackets with back protection. This panorama gives you an overview of existing remedies according to each individual's level of commitment to practice.

Product	Perfect for
	Pro-Top 3 Racer's Gloves 🛡️ Protection Level: Shoulders – Spine – Lower Back 👕 Material: D3O BP3 Aero foam Breathable mesh fabric Silicone tape at the bottom of the vest to lock in place 🐛 Antibacterial odor and bacteria treatment: ✔️ 💧 Water Bubble Location: ✔️ 🗄️ Small storage pockets: ✔️ ⚖️ Weight: 539g ♀️ Recommended protection for women: ✔️ ➕: second skin effect	Ideal for those looking for comfortable and effective protection without a backpack.	View price
	Armor B&S D30 de Bluegrass Eagle 🛡️ Protection Level: Shoulders - Spine - Chest 👕 Material: D30 foam on the shoulders and back. High density foam on the chest. Breathable Vaportech fabric. 🐛 Antibacterial odor and bacteria treatment: ✔️ 💧 Water Bubble Location: ✔️ 🗄️ Small storage pockets: ✔️ ⚖️ Weight: 840g ♀️ Recommended protection for women: ✔️ soft car pads for breast protection : Clips for attaching to shorts for support	Lightweight, comfortable, flexible and well-ventilated protection. However, be careful with women: the vest does not cover the lower back.	View price
	Vest Defender Lite Woman d'Evoc 🛡️ Level of protection: spine - lower back - coccyx 👕 Material: mesh breathable fabric. Soft construction that cures on impact. Silicone patch at the bottom of the vest to prevent slipping. 🐛 Antibacterial odor and bacteria treatment: ✔️ 💧 Location of the water bubble: ❌ 🗄️ Small storage pockets: ❌ ⚖️ Weight: 480g ♀️ Recommended protection for women: ✔️ because special design ➕: Height-adjustable back belt for optimal comfort.	Most back protectors do not protrude much. Evoc is a comfortable women's solution that doesn't move while walking. However, adherents of more complex and difficult practices will prefer enhanced protection.	View price
	Sixsixone's Evo Compression Jacket 🛡️ Protection Level: Shoulders - Spine - Chest - Hips 👕 Material: D30 foam rubber on elbows, shoulders and back. Laminated EVA foam on chest and hips. Breathable mesh. 🐛 Antibacterial odor and bacteria treatment: ✔️ 💧 Water Bubble Location: ✔️ 🗄️ Small storage pockets: ✔️ ⚖️ Weight: 950g ♀️ Recommended protection for women: ✔️❌ depending on breast size. ➕: second skin effect	Super comfortable and well ventilated protection. Ideal for those looking for excellent protection in all circumstances.	View price
	Short Sleeve Protector STV d'O'Neal 🛡️ Level of protection: shoulders - spine - lower back and kidneys - chest 👕 Material: elastic lycra. Reinforced with IPX foam that cures on impact. Breathable mesh at the base of the neck. 🐛 Antibacterial odor and bacteria treatment: ✔️ 💧 Location of the water bubble: ❌ 🗄️ Small storage pockets: ❌ ⚖️ Weight: 785g ♀️ Recommended protection for women: ✔️❌ depending on breast size. : Freedom of movement and lightness	Nice to wear. This vest knows how to forget!	View price
	RXR Protect Bullet 🛡️ Level of protection: spine - chest. Elbow pads and shoulder pads sold separately. 👕 Material: thermoformed foam and PVC frame. Protection by air cushions that deform on impact and absorb it better (the solution is 5 times more effective than plastic and / or foam products) 🐛 Anti-odor and bacteria treatment: ❌ 💧 Location of the water bubble: ❌ 🗄️ Small storage pockets: ❌ ⚖️ Weight: 1kg ♀️ Recommended protection for women: ✔️for DH : Freedom of movement and lightness	Ideal for DH. Easy enough for a stone guardian. Very little movement when taxiing. Very easy inflation with a valve that deflects excess air for perfect protection. Inflation is required before every ride.	View price
	Body protection 3DF AirFit de Leatt 🛡️ Protection Level: Shoulders - Spine - Elbows - Chest 👕 Material: ventilated foam and antibacterial textile insert. Multi-layer perforated chest and back protectors. 🐛 Antibacterial odor and bacteria treatment: ✔️ 💧 Location of the water bubble: ❌ 🗄️ Small storage pockets: ❌ ⚖️ Weight: 1,250kg ♀️ Recommended protection for women: ✔️ : Freedom of movement and lightness	Definitely above the rest for a very dedicated practice, excellent product, very comfortable and breathable, perfect finish.	View price