Chest Protectors For Tall People

[DesertRacer2]

Hello,

 

Does anyone know of a company that makes chest protectors for tall people?  I'm 6'5 and I am still using a XL Acerbis chest protector from the 90's.  Problem is, even though it fits me perfect, it looks so out dated.  I purchased the Leatt 3DF protector.  The back protector was great, however, the chest protector part was a joke.  Hardly covered anything.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.  I'm looking for something that will work either over the jersey or under.  I know beggars  can't be choosers.

 

Thanks!

[Hemps37]

I'm 6'7" and use a XL fox airframe. is it the best? I have no clue but it works.

Edited November 4, 2014 by Hemps37

[SnowMule]

Tekvest's latest offering (Crossover) is cut taller for stand-up riding, and they can custom build to your size.

It's a tall vest to begin with, and the -tall sizes are ... really tall. 

 

When it comes to protection, they work well.  Crash-tested several times, dirt and snow.  Crossover and Freestyle are their two most heavily ventilated products, and the Crossover flows way more air than the Freestyle does.

 

[RyeMc]

Rekindling an old thread!

I'm 6'4" looking for a decent chest/back protector. Don't really want a full "suit" style. Anyone have ideas what fits well? I have trouble finding anything that goes below my sternum. Lookin for impalement protecting more than anything as I ride tight woods hills

Edited June 16, 2015 by RyeMc

[Smokeslider]

I'm 6'4" and recently went from the fox airframe to the atlas defender. The defender works well with or without neck brace and can be worn over or under jersey. It's the most adjustable I've seen yet for big guys and I couldn't be happier with the switch.

[6 Riders]

Check out the TLD 5955. It is adjustable for sizing and has great protection.

[hawaiidirtrider]

Check out the TLD 5955. It is adjustable for sizing and has great protection.

That one is still small and it's expensive for what you get..

On tall people it looks like wearing a baby bib.. It's not covering..

 

[hawaiidirtrider]

Fox airframe seems the largest.. but it's not the greatest ..especially for side impact.. I have the old acerbis xl with the above hip protection on both sides of the back.. but mine is old and ragged.. and they don't make those anymore.. I don't know what gives.. There are a lot of guys taller than I am... I'm thinking that maybe I'm going to have to construct my own  ..adapting something from what I have or just piecing parts from different chest protectors.. it's kind of lame.. seems like fox airframe has the best coverage and the only game in town.. 

 

[hawaiidirtrider]

This is my old falling apart acerbis chest protector. .its still useable but Im looking for a replacement for a while now... Im not even that tall..just over 6ft..There should be more available. .

Edited November 2, 2015 by hawaiidirtrider

[Wait a while]

 

 

 

Why the long face? 

 

(I'll show myself out..)

Edited November 3, 2015 by DirtShow

[YZJ]

6'2" here, Fox Airframe fits me well.

[Sierra_rider]

I need a new chest protector and can't seem to find anything that is the right size. I've been using an old Thor chest protector for years now. It works allright, but is XL sized so it's made for fat people and has always fit loosely on me.

[Heavyrider]

I had the tld bust when it wore out I went with this leatt 5.5 pro hd. Still if it were 2" longer I'd like it much better. http://www.leatt.com/shop/body-protection/upper-body-hard-shell/upper-body-hard-shell-adult/chest-protector-5-5-pro-hd-973.html

[6 Riders]

6'2" here, Fox Airframe fits me well.

 

 

Fox airframe seems the largest.. but it's not the greatest ..especially for side impact.. I have the old acerbis xl with the above hip protection on both sides of the back.. but mine is old and ragged.. and they don't make those anymore.. I don't know what gives.. There are a lot of guys taller than I am... I'm thinking that maybe I'm going to have to construct my own  ..adapting something from what I have or just piecing parts from different chest protectors.. it's kind of lame.. seems like fox airframe has the best coverage and the only game in town.. 

 

Well, if the Airframe fits.......Maybe this will be sized similar (just saw this yesterday)....