This is the new Hybrid Impact Guard Vest by Dainese, it’s designed to be worn underneath your jacket whilst in the saddle and offers a significant boost in protection from impact and abrasion related injuries.
The back of the Hybrid Impact Guard is a compliant with standard EN 1621.2 level 1 and it’s sized specifically for motocross and other high mobility applications. It has an inner core machined from aluminium with a honeycomb structure and articulated, corrugated outer-plates to increase rigidity.
The chest plate is compliant with the EN14021 safety standard and is designed to afford the rider as much freedom of motion as possible, whilst protecting against front-on impact related injuries.
If you need a lightweight, summer-ready armoured vest, click here to visit Dainese.
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