Best Rib/Chest protectors . Please advice!

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- February 26, 2014 at 11:50 pm #22810
  
  Larry Andrews
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  Those are good and I’ve always had great experience with Ribtect.
- February 27, 2014 at 5:25 am #22815
  
  Anonymous
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  I bought a new freeM one this year after I wore out my Tillet P1.
  
  It doesn’t really have chest protection but it has pretty good rib protection.
- February 27, 2014 at 8:58 am #22841
  
  Walt Gifford
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  If you slam head on hard enough to hurt your chest your legs will be broke anyway.
  
  Gif
- February 27, 2014 at 1:02 pm #22866
  
  David Cole
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  The Ribtect is the among the best you will find. They are releasing the fourth version of the ribvest next month. They also have a number of other products you may be interested in as well.
- February 28, 2014 at 8:33 am #22903
  
  Sebastian Sarmiento
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  Thanks to all of you for your help, I’ve been searching for the Ribtech 4, but as David said I’ll have to wait until next month or a bit later. But is it worth to wear chest protection then? How many of you do?. There’s a member selling an Armadillo in excellent condition at a fair price including shipping, I may buy that one until the Ribtech 4 is really available.
  
  Thanks again!
- February 28, 2014 at 8:44 am #22904
  
  Sebastian Sarmiento
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  May be I didn’t get it right… is the FOURTH version that David is mentioning the Ribtech THREE? .Every website I’ve checked they say is the “new and improved version”, but it advertises the Ribtech 3. I’m a bit confused.
- February 28, 2014 at 8:08 pm #22937
  
  David Cole
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  [quote quote=22904]May be I didn’t get it right… is the FOURTH version that David is mentioning the Ribtech THREE? .Every website I’ve checked they say is the ”new and improved version”, but it advertises the Ribtech 3. I’m a bit confused.[/quote]
  
  The Ribtect 4 is not available yet, thus shops are not promoting it. The Ribtect 3 is available, and is a great product as well.
- February 28, 2014 at 8:29 pm #22939
  
  Michael Rutter
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  Check out a K1 Carbon Fiber rib vest. In my opinion its the best, looks pretty good and works. Relatively slim and if you’re going to do any really tough driving in a TaG or anything I highly recommend a rib vest. It really isn’t about accident protection but for comfort after driving (No sore ribs or bruised ribs). They do offer some protection but in a crash the major thing is really the neck brace.
- March 1, 2014 at 8:39 am #22968
  
  Jerry Pretti
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  [quote quote=22903]…. But is it worth to wear chest protection then? How many of you do?. … [/quote]
  
  I’m not sure I’ve ever seen an adult w/ chest protection (not saying some don’t, though). I believe chest protection is often mandated for young drivers, since they are more vulnerable to cardiac issues from blows to the chest (e.g., commotio cordis).
- March 1, 2014 at 2:19 pm #22995
  
  Sebastian Sarmiento
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  Yes Jerry , you are right, I’ve seen chest protection described as mandatory for 5-12 years old. Never as mandatory for adults, but I wanted to check the “real Experiences” of seasoned drivers to get the info from the source.
  
  Regarding what Michael is saying I heard great things about the K1 Carbon Fiber rib vest, but the more I research I realize that 80% of people recommend Ribtech. there’s to be a good reason for it …..
  
  Now Michael opened another door, protection is about the neck brace, what neck brace you guys recommend?. Should I opened another topic for that to leave it as a guide for other novices needing the info?
  
  I’ve seen the 360 plus device, the EVS R4, sparco anatomic 2012 and many others, any recommendations on that?
  
  Thanks again to all of you!
- March 2, 2014 at 7:06 am #23031
  
  Anonymous
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  RibTect.
- March 3, 2014 at 2:49 pm #23130
  
  Robby Mott
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  Hello Sabastian, you can order a new Ribtect4 now. The Dealer may not have it in stock yet, but we can drop ship to you right away.
  
  Thanks
  
  Robby Mott
  
  Ribtect
  - March 4, 2014 at 10:30 am #23181
    
    Sebastian Sarmiento
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    Hi Robby,
    
    Any link on how and where to order it?. I checked the Ribtect site and I don’t seem to find any way to place the order. Any idea when they will start shipping them out?.
    
    Thanks for the info.
    - March 4, 2014 at 10:32 am #23184
      
      Robby Mott
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      Sebastian, you can call one of our Dealers – see here:
      
      http://www.ribtect.com/Dealer_List.html
      
      They can order for you.
- March 4, 2014 at 6:45 am #23165
  
  John Lafakis
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  [quote quote=23130]Hello Sabastian, you can order a new Ribtect4 now. The Dealer may not have it in stock yet, but we can drop ship to you right away. Thanks Robby Mott Ribtect [/quote]
  
  Any info on changes to the Ribtect 4? I can’t seem to find any info online, other than pictures of the ‘ Ribtect 4’ logo.
  
  Thank you
- March 4, 2014 at 6:48 am #23166
  
  David Cole
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  You haven’t looked well enough John :-) Ribtect 4
- March 4, 2014 at 7:36 am #23174
  
  John Lafakis
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  [quote quote=23166]You haven’t looked well enough John Ribtect 4[/quote]
  
  haha apparently I haven’t, ty for the info!
  
  Question, this new material doesn’t seem as high-tech as the carbon weave of the Ribtect 3, I had seen pictures but I assumed it was a preliminary photo. How is the price compared to the Ribtect 3? Definitely getting the 4!!
  - March 4, 2014 at 10:30 am #23182
    
    Robby Mott
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    Same price as the Ribtect3 – $199
- March 4, 2014 at 1:54 pm #23197
  
  Sebastian Sarmiento
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  Thanks Robby,
  
  Order placed with Acceleration Kart Racing, they will receive them in a couple of days, I just had my DD2 engine rebuilt with them and bought a ton of parts from them too. Those guys are amazing especially Josh Michalosky (mechanic/tech support) which is the person that I’ve been dealing with.
  
  Thanks you ALL for you help and comments!! This site is AWESOME!!
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