Other Protective Gear
About Other Protective Gear
This category holds protective pieces that do not sit in the main armor categories. The listings include armor sets sold as pairs, pullover and zip vests, impact shorts, brace sleeves and wrist braces. Riders look here for a specific piece of armor, a youth size, or a replacement for something that has worn out.
Read the listing names closely. Armor sets use abbreviations such as K/E/S/H for knee, elbow, shoulder and hip, and are marked Level 1 or Level 2. Some listings are marked as a curved pair, which means the armor is shaped for the joint. Vests such as the Fly Racing Barricade pullover and zip vests are listed in adult and youth sizes. Wrist braces, such as the X8 and WB01, are sized, so use the size chart and check the fit. When you size armor for a particular jacket or pants, check that it suits the pockets.
Brands here include EVS, Mobius, Fly Racing, Scorpion EXO and Rheon. Related pieces are in Knee Protectors, Elbow & Shoulder Guards and Protector Sets.
FAQs on armor sets, vests and wrist braces
What do letters such as K/E/S/H mean in an armor listing?
K/E/S/H stands for knee, elbow, shoulder and hip. Listings use short forms like this to show which parts of the body a set protects, such as knee and elbow only. Read the title and description to confirm what is in the pair or set.
What does a curved pair of armor mean?
A curved pair is shaped to follow the contour of the joint, rather than being a flat pad. Listings say whether the armor is curved. Check that your jacket or pants have pockets that can hold the shape.
How do I size an armor pair or kit?
Use the maker's size chart for the piece. Armor has to sit over the joint it protects, so compare the listing with your measurements, and for a youth rider choose a youth listing and recheck the fit as they grow. Armor that sits away from the joint will not protect it.
How should a wrist brace fit?
Snug enough to support the wrist without cutting off circulation, and sized to the wrist and hand using the maker's chart. Put it on with your gloves and check that you can still hold the grips and use the controls comfortably.
Can I use armor from this category in any jacket?
Only if the jacket has pockets made for the armor. Check the size and shape of the armor against the jacket's pockets and the jacket maker's guidance, because armor that does not fit can slide out of position.
