My particular focus was to find something that shielded the ribs along the sides, where neither back nor chest protectors can ... so than my previous armoured vest. Simply slip it over your ...

The hepatic (vibration) feature is great and physically alerts you if the vest is correctly or incorrectly armed. I found it can be felt through my thick riding jacket. Here are photos of the chest ...

buy the vest. It can be worn on top of your usual gear, unlike the Alpinestars Tech-Air 5, the next step up the airbag ladder, which offers more comprehensive coverage and a solid back protector.

Silvis was concerned that a chest protector could give a false sense of security. "What you wouldn't want is someone who's wearing a chest protector to think, well I'm protected from this injury ...