Body Protector
Size & Fitting Guide
How to measure for your body protector.
Chest
Measure your chest around the widest part, just under your armpits, across the nipple line. With the tape tight, breathe in and out, and take the average of the two measurements.
Tips
– You will ideally need a soft tape measure (or a string and a ruler), a belt and your saddle.
– Make sure you’re wearing a single light layer when measuring.
– Make sure to pull the measuring tape taut to replicate the snug fit of the body protector.
Over Shoulder
Put a belt around your waist, so that it sits snugly just below your bottom ribs.
Place the start of the measuring tape on the top of the belt, to the side of your belly button. In a straight line, take the tape over the top of your shoulder, and down to the top of the belt on your back.
Tips
– The belt helps to show wear the body protector front length should come down to cover your ribs and allow you to measure to a level point on your back.
– You’ve probably noticed that every size comes in a standard or tall version to suit different torso lengths. This changes the front length by a row of segments.
Back Length
Sitting in your saddle, find the knobbly C7 vertebrae at the base of your neck. From one vertebra below this, measure down the middle of your back to where the body protector will finish. We recommend a good hands width clearance to the seat of the saddle.
Tips
– It’ll be easier with help but it can be done solo, providing you have a mirror to help.
– This is best done in your own saddle.
– We recommend a hands width clearance to the seat of the saddle but that will vary on your type of riding and personal preference.
– Most models come with a choice of 4 back lengths in each sizes, so there is lots of scope to personalise the fit.
– The perfect back length is a combination of good lower back protection with enough clearance for a full range of unrestricted movement.
Checking the fit of a body protector
We’re proud to offer a range of body protectors that are synonymous with performance, comfort and the latest protection. Importantly though, this is reliant on your body protector fitting correctly. So whether you’ve just got yours or want to check the fit of one you’ve been wearing a while, this video will run through some simple checks you can do to make sure you’re properly protected.
Advice For...
Young Riders
We love that young riders can start their journey with Racesafe, because comfort and freedom is important when learning to ride.
Our smallest sizes are designed to start fitting from 3/4 yo. The elastic side adjustment not only makes them comfortable to wear but allows room to grow.
Each size comes with the option of a standard or tall fit front length. You then have the choice of 4 back length options.
Women
We have a comprehensive size range to fit you. Sizes are unisex, but have a choice of body and back lengths for every female rider. Recent models feature a more contoured body shape making them especially female friendly.
Each size comes with the option of a standard or tall fit front length. You then have the choice of 4 back length options.
Women fitting dress UK dress sizes of up to size 10, quite often fit into Young Rider sizes.
Men
We have a comprehensive size range to fit you. Sizes are unisex, but have a choice of body and back lengths for every rider.
Each size comes with the option of a standard or tall fit front length. Depending on your torso length, if you are 5’8″+ you’re more likely to suit a tall fit. You then have the choice of 4 back length options for each size.
Jockeys
The RaceMotion and ProRace are our racing ranges of body protectors.
They are available in a separate size range, designed for jockeys and those working in racing. Sizes are unisex, but have a choice of body and back lengths for every rider.
Each size comes with the option of a standard or tall fit front length. You then have the choice of 2 back length options. The Regular back option is more versatile and is designed for exercising. The Race Tail is longer and designed for race riding.
FAQ's
What to do if I can't find the correct size?
We can nearly always resolve any fitting issues. Whether it’s advice on how to measure, recommending a stockist for a fitting or talking through made to measure alterations, please contact the team for help.
Are made to measure options available?
We’re always improving our size ranges and are confident 99% riders will fit one of the 100+ variations. However, we want every rider to be able to enjoy the performance of a Racesafe body protector. Making our body protectors at our UK base means we’re able to offer made to measure options for customers.
The adjustments are individual to each rider, but in the past these have included custom front and back lengths, along with smaller shoulder sizes. If you think you might need this service, we’d suggest first being fitted at a stockists to establish what changes to a standard size are needed.
If you’d like more information or advice then the team would be more than happy to help.
How does shoulder protection sizing work?
Shoulder protectors are are sold separately and are available for all body protector models. They are attached using the Velcro strap, via the shoulder loop included on all body protector models.
Available in 3 sizes:
Small: suitable for young rider body protector sizes. Medium: suitable for Young Rider X-Large, Adult X-Small, Small & Medium body protectors. Large: suitable for Adult Large & X-Large body protectors. Ladies with small shoulders may find the medium to be a better fit.
