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Riding with the Leatt Body Protector 3DF AirFit?

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flag daanjg
Posted: May 22, 2017 at 12:46 Quote
Hey guys

Have anyone experienced big crashes with the Leatt Body Protector 3DF AirFit jacket? I've just ordered one to replace my Fox Titan Sports jacket (which served me very well in lots of crashes over 4 years) and would like to know from your experiences if the Leatt would offer the same level of protection.
flag jordanredshaw
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Posted: May 24, 2017 at 21:00 Quote
daanjg wrote:
Hey guys

Have anyone experienced big crashes with the Leatt Body Protector 3DF AirFit jacket? I've just ordered one to replace my Fox Titan Sports jacket (which served me very well in lots of crashes over 4 years) and would like to know from your experiences if the Leatt would offer the same level of protection.

I just made the same switch after breaking the Titan in a crash. When I have a bail with the Leatt I'll let you know!
flag Randomdeek
Posted: May 24, 2017 at 22:50 Quote
Made the same switch.
The leatt is far more comfortable, despite it being a lot lighter/less bulky than the titan it has a lot of protection, I've had a few big offs landing hard on shoulder / elbow, not even slightest injury.
Thoroughly impressed with it. The fitment at first felt slightly loose around shoulders as only a chest strap for adjustment, it seems to mould to your shape by your body heat after a few minutes, I've had absolutely no pad movement in a fall at all.

I still use the titan for extremely rocky tracks i.e. Fort William as I'm not sure any soft protection will stand up to rock puncture.
flag jordanredshaw
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Posted: Jul 12, 2017 at 10:02 Quote
jordanredshaw wrote:
daanjg wrote:
Hey guys

Have anyone experienced big crashes with the Leatt Body Protector 3DF AirFit jacket? I've just ordered one to replace my Fox Titan Sports jacket (which served me very well in lots of crashes over 4 years) and would like to know from your experiences if the Leatt would offer the same level of protection.

I just made the same switch after breaking the Titan in a crash. When I have a bail with the Leatt I'll let you know!

Update: I've spent some time riding with mine on and I'm super stoked on it. It seems to fit better as it heats up which is really nice and it's relatively easy to remove the pads for washing the fabric. I've had a few minor bails and so far have been impressed with how well the pads stay in position while absorbing impacts.
flag Dickiescbb
Posted: Jul 13, 2017 at 11:33 Quote
i ride this armour in the winter realy like it. I ride the fox armour in the summer wen its so warm i ride a tshirt
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