Size and fitting:
It is important that the body protector you select is a
correct fit.
It should be a snug fit when worn over light clothing.
In bad weather outer garments may be worn over it.
Sizes available:
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cms
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a
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b
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c
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Chest Girth
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Waist Girth
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Over Shoulder
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Adults
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Small
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80-88
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74-82
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79-88
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Medium
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89-97
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83-91
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88-97
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Large
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98-107
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92-101
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97-107
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Extra Large
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108-118
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102-112
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107-118
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Childs
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Small
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58-64
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52-58
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57-64
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Medium
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65-71
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59-65
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64-71
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Large
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72-79
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66-73
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71-79
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Extra Large
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76-82
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69-75
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75-82
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When correctly fitted your body protector should cover the
following areas of your body:
- The
whole circumference of the torso
- The front
should reach to at least 25mm below the last rib.
At the side it
should reach the pelvis, and at the back it should extend at least 15cm below
the top
of the pelvis on the adult.
- The front
protector should reach near the top of the sternum below the chin,
and the back should cover the seventh cervical vertebra,
which is the prominent bone at the base of the neck.
When you have chosen the best fitting body protector check
it for wearability.
Sit on a low chair, crouch forward till your shoulders are
near or in contact with your knees;
Can you look up and forwards,
Sit up; would the tail of the body protector touch the
saddle?
Stand up; can you bring your hands together in front of you
and also reach back behind
you with impediment by the
protector?
The protector fits if all these movements can be made
satisfactory.