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Acerbis has unveiled a new chest protector designed for hot-weather riding. RideApart describes it as meaning riders 'no longer need to suit up like a knight of the round table.' The piece pursues improved airflow while still ensuring safety, aiming for comfort even in summer heat.
Choosing protective gear for hot weather is a real dilemma. You want to wear it for safety, but if it traps heat and makes you sweat, your concentration suffers. Acerbis's new piece apparently pushes hard on heat management, which is a huge relief for anyone riding long distances. You shouldn't have to give up comfort or safety — you can have both.
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Is a chest protector something you should wear even for regular touring?
Given the crash risk on off-road or touring, wearing it can't hurt, and since heat makes people skip it especially in summer, good ventilation is a real plus.
Bugs me that the article doesn't give concrete info on materials or the size range.
For the same kind of summer protector, I'd want to compare it against something like Leatt too.
I'd want to check the real thing to see whether improving ventilation came at the cost of protection.
The line about not needing to be armored up like a Knight of the Round Table, that's a great way to put it, made me laugh.
Exactly that, gear that people actually want to wear ends up leading to more safety in the end.
A protector focused on ventilation that stays comfortable even in summer, I think that's the single most important factor for getting people to actually wear it.
