Replying to Ribs protection
I am an oldtimer that has started skiing park in the last couple of years. I am still slpping on rails and when I can't get out of them I always hit the ribs - on the side or on the front (intercostal area). Just had my second bruised rib in two years and decided to look for some protectors. But I am struggling to find a suitable model.
What I've tried:
- Amplifi reactor wasitcoat - very comfortable, but the padding for the ribs is super thin and only covers on the sides.
- Alpina proshield vest - also with very little padding on the sides
- Icetools evo shield - this has plenty of padding everywhere... which is actually the problem as it's quite uncomfortable, I can't imagine skiing park in it
Models I've seen online but couldnt find locally to try
- Dainese flexagon waistcoat - similar to Amplifi but seems to cover a bit more area extending into the front?
- Komperdell ballistic flexfit - this offers full padding everywhere,so I'm thinking it will be uncomfortable like the Icetools model?
Anyone has any recommendations?
I was also thinking of getting the Amplifi i.e. and then buy some foam padding and attach it myself? Would that work?
P.S. located in Europe so niche US brands would probably not be available
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