Rib Injuries

[Paul Mac]

I've got my eye on this.

 

[TheBikePilot]

I use the Leatt 3DF Airfit which seems the best balance between comfort and protection. It's 3DO which is soft until impact.

I only use it for Bike Park and serious rocky stuff now but I wore it all through Summer last year and it was relatively cool.

You can remove each panel as you like. I didn't usually ride with the back protector. The chest plate is really useful for preventing rib injuries.

 

[Zimmerframe]

That's it "fruit -armor" it's brilliant

Maybe you're thinking ...........

 

[High Rock Ruti]

I've got my eye on this.
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High Rock Ruti

I fall on my elbows regularly cover those suckers up. I always wear full shin to over knee every ride, when I'm staying off the dangerous technical rock I only wear my hydration pack, which I've rolled onto many times even over the bars the pack provides a lot of protection. I fell hard on my left side last week in full regalia (armor) a week and half later I'm still recovering, meaning I ride everyday, but with some residual pain. It's cool looking but if its not a VPD padding which does work, rode the POC armored jacket for 3 years the stuff is magical I had rips and tears on the elbows and shoulders in the mesh jersey but no injuries.

Warm Regards

Ruti

 

[High Rock Ruti]

Maybe you're thinking ...........

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High Rock Ruti

Zimmer another fantastic musical reference "bananarmor" in flames no less

Warm Regards

Ruti

 

[High Rock Ruti]

I use the Leatt 3DF Airfit which seems the best balance between comfort and protection. It's 3DO which is soft until impact.

I only use it for Bike Park and serious rocky stuff now but I wore it all through Summer last year and it was relatively cool.

You can remove each panel as you like. I didn't usually ride with the back protector. The chest plate is really useful for preventing rib injuries.

High Rock Ruti

I've had my eye on that, perhaps another look is warranted, Leatt makes great stuff.

Warm Regards

Ruti

 

[Zimmerframe]

I've got my eye on this.

I fall on my elbows regularly cover those suckers up.

They do something similar with the elbows built in ..

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The flank and bank protection look pretty good. At least the back appears to be a decent length which is rare. It dropped of my list due to the lack of stomach protection and the central zip - I wanted something that spanned the chest area for better protection. It's a nice solution though. I'm probably bit over the top with my "ultimate armour" requirements.

Reviews on Amazon were a bit mixed though :

www.amazon.co.uk/Dainese-Mens-Rhyolite-Safety-Jacket/dp/B01MCZHNVQ?th=1

Cheap from Wiggle or Alltricks

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

It makes me wonder how much longer I can do this sport at 47 due to lengthening body repair times

I think it depends on a lot of things, especially how active you are. I am a plumber mostly doing light commercial so that keeps me reasonably active..

 

[TheBikePilot]

I think it depends on a lot of things, especially how active you are. I am a plumber mostly doing light commercial so that keeps me reasonably active..

....and building awesome backyard bikeparks...??

 

[citydreams]

I've got my eye on this.
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I've got one in preparation for my next close contact. I hardly notice it on, it's super light with a good amount of padding around the ribs - which have a funky interlocking pattern (for extra flex maybe?). I took out the hydropack, as a bit unecessary. And makes the hunchback of Notre Dame look svelte in comparison.

Also picked up some IXS skid pants.
Hack Skid Shorts ??

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

....and building awesome backyard bikeparks...??

aw man, I wish I was but lockdown ended and then I had to work again and that is a pain.. moreover I do airbnb here and have constant guests, digging jumps and testing em (even though its my garden) might be awkward..

 

[bbred]

I use the Leatt 3DF Airfit which seems the best balance between comfort and protection. It's 3DO which is soft until impact.

I only use it for Bike Park and serious rocky stuff now but I wore it all through Summer last year and it was relatively cool.

You can remove each panel as you like. I didn't usually ride with the back protector. The chest plate is really useful for preventing rib injuries.

I was wearing the Leatt 3DF airfit when I had my flank side ribs hit with the buckles. It saved me right across the front of my chest but the area was too small to protect my sides. Heaven knows how bad it could have been without it but will be looking for something to cover flanks too

 

[flash]

I've got one in preparation for my next close contact. I hardly notice it on, it's super light with a good amount of padding around the ribs - which have a funky interlocking pattern (for extra flex maybe?). I took out the hydropack, as a bit unecessary. And makes the hunchback of Notre Dame look svelte in comparison.

Also picked up some IXS skid pants.
Hack Skid Shorts ??

I have these, with the inbuilt chamois. Love them. Never ride without them.

Gordon

 

[TheBikePilot]

I was wearing the Leatt 3DF airfit when I had my flank side ribs hit with the buckles. It saved me right across the front of my chest but the area was too small to protect my sides. Heaven knows how bad it could have been without it but will be looking for something to cover flanks too

Hmmmm I think anymore and riding is going to be uncomfortable! Glad it helped to a degree.

I found as confidence increased I needed less and less protection. Now it's just helmet, gloves, eye protection and knee pads. Unless it's really rocky then it's the Leatt, but I haven't worn it in over a year.

 

[Pdoz]

aw man, I wish I was but lockdown ended and then I had to work again and that is a pain.. moreover I do airbnb here and have constant guests, digging jumps and testing em (even though its my garden) might be awkward..

You could open up a whole new market for Air , Berm n. Berm

 

[geehaw]

Hmmm, seems Jackie was whisked away mid sentence?

Seems most rib injuries is just impact with flat ground then. Let’s not think about chest first onto rocks and logs.

Hey Gordon what happens at 65, is that official MTB retirement age?

I hope not, means only one more year for me... met a guy on the trails 72 and absolutely hammering the downhills. It does take longer to heal, but it's all worth it.

 

[Makende]

Have done my ribs a few times, most recently with a collapsed lung which was fun....
TOP TIP - if you need to cough, sneeze, laugh etc hold a cushion to your chest while doing so - makes a hell of a difference.

you can thank me later ??

 

[High Rock Ruti]

High Rock Ruti

Google says:

These muscles are located between your ribs. They hold your ribs in place and help you move with flexibility and ease. The MS hug gets its nickname from the way the pain wraps itself around your body like a hug or a girdle. These involuntary muscle spasms are also called girdling or MS girdling

Ouch

 

[iXi]

Just to revive an old thread I crashed yesterday on the start of a really tame trail. Front wheel washed out and my left elbow and side took the full brunt of the force. At first I thought I was just winded but I've fractured my 5th rib and it's the worst pain I've experienced in my life. I'm just lying in bed all day long full of pain meds and pray it's a semi quick recovery.

 

[High Rock Ruti]

So I’ve done my first ever rib injury. Hard fall onto my left shoulder and there was a definite feeling of unnatural movement in my ribs just below my armpit. Didn’t feel like bones breaking though. But 10 days later the pain is still there and I don’t feel ready to hit trails again yet.

So I’m wondering how common rib trauma is from the body impacting flat ground like I did or is it more generally from falling onto objects like rocks and roots?

High Rock Ruti

Three crashes four broken ribs. Bruising or Broken almost the same, and nothing to do except heal. That being said my experience has shown two important lessons.

NOT MEDICAL ADVICE personal experience only

Pain management, Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone) was near useless. Flexeril is a muscle relaxant, and it is the splinting of the muscles contracting to isolate the rib that causes the problem, works great at night. The sedative effects help get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain . And two, I found that I was able to ride almost pain free very soon afterwards, for some reason the muscle were not activated into contraction, I don't understand why, but it great to ride....without crashing!

IF, you land hard enough on your ribs they're going to bruise or break, armor will not prevent this, it will help but if the force is sufficient.......!

Warm Regards Ruti