Airowear Body Protector ladies - chest P+P £4
Airowear Body Protector ladies - chest Approx size 8/10 Body Protector »Flexi Black« Engineered to give you total confidence in your upper body protection. Fully meets EN and BETA , both standard Level 3 approved. Its structure system of shock absorbing foam panels moulds around the body to give a close flexible fit. Outer material made of polyester is wipe clean. Shoulder and waist tape closures for individual adjustment, correct fit and protection. Technical description: EN certified. Softer type very comfortable A body protector is designed to absorb the impact created when falling off, being kicked or stood on by a horse. Nowadays a lot of riders feel more confident when wearing one in everyday situations. No body protector can protect against serious injury but they can help to reduce the severity of an injury. Important info, Over the years the body protector standards have changed increasing the level of protection offered. The most recent revised standard is that from . Garments to the standard are still on the market but as with all safety wear for the best protection. Any standards before this time are no longer effective. To carry the BETA label, body protectors must meet the EN standard and have a CE mark on the label. EN Standard Provides the technical specification for equestrian body protectors and sets the level of shock absorption required in every garment. This standard dictates the area of the body that must be covered and ensures there a minimal gaps between the foam panels and ensures closures are safe. NEW BODY PROTECTOR STANDARD ARRIVES 4th September, . Retailers can still sell the current standard which will be accepted by British equestrian ruling bodies for at least five years. The BETA Body Protector Standard has been approved. The new standard, offering three levels of protection, is due for release to the market on 1 October. The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), which devised and monitors the standard, has been working with body protector manufacturers to ensure their garments comply. But there’s no need to stop selling or wearing body protectors meeting the current standard, retailers and riders have been reassured. Transition to the new standard will be gradual. “Despite this introduction [of the standard], BETA Level 3 body protector labels will continue to be accepted by all British disciplines and riding organisations,” said Claire Williams, executive director of BETA. “And garments bearing this standard can still be worn for the foreseeable future – and for at least the next five to six years. RRP:-£89 Read more