Alpinestars
Storm MX Chest Protector
I wear my chest protector under my jersey. It's mostly a vanity issue, but I also think the protection is more likely to do its job if the jersey can help hold it in place. Most underprotectors are more under than protector, but the $129.95 Storm has full front, rear and collarbone protection, as well as removable shoulder cups. After I tried one I haven't ridden without it.
The Storm has a unique pivot in the center for comfort and mobility. Something's working, because the protector does not pinch, bind or rub. I wear it against my skin and haven't been irritated once. I can feel an edge when taking off my jersey but otherwise feel no hard plastic. On a recent, long off-road ride, I wore it with a backpack drink system over it. The drink system's weight pulled the lower rear rivets out of the foam. Off-roaders beware. MX pilots will love this.
At 5 feet 10 inches and 155 pounds, the medium is perfect for me. It does slightly give that "Euro look" if you wear it under with the shoulder cups but isn't as noticeable if you remove them. Wanna be smart or vain? The Storm comes in clear/red, clear/blue and clear/black in sizes S-XL. Try it on before you buy-the jump from medium to large is significant. -Pete Peterson
| Gear | 90.0 |
| Style | 17/20 |
| Comfort | 18/20 |
| Function | 47/50 |
| Price | 8/10 |
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| 310.891.0222 |