Body Armour

[TDeg]

Hello and thanks for looking at this post.

Can anyone suggest a good body armour please. The versions I have are basic and comprise an insulated top with some patches of foam here and there. Not very effective.

Body armour which extends for the ribs too would be ideal as I am often required to make diving tackles which almost always involves full impact side landing on the ribs, resulting in injury almost every time.

Thanks.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

The versions I have are basic and comprise an insulated top with some patches of foam here and there. Not very effective.

That's all you're allowed in rugby. You're only allowed soft padding up to 15mm (I think it is?)

I have a McDavid Hexpad set which protects the sternum and ribs as well:
http://www.protectionforsport.co.uk/mcdavid_hexpad_short_sleeve_shirt_silver

 

[wigan_rlfc]

http://www.rugbystore.co.uk/collect...pads/optimum_rugby_league_blitz_shoulder_pads

These are great, it just depends on the likelyhood of the ref checking them whether you should go for them or not.

 

[Kiwiwomble]

have you tried Amercian Football?

 

[TDeg]

Thank you for your replies. Now got a hexpad top.

 

[Nobblynick]

Anyone know a Mcdavid stockist online or in London? Need to replace a hexpad shirt as mentioned but they seem discontinued everywhere.

Cheers.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

They have a stockist searcher here:
http://www.mcdavid.eu/dealers/?country=uk

Online:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=M...38,d.ZG4&fp=757b53bf7a86c7f3&biw=1366&bih=667

 

[McTallshort]

Always used a nice layer of body fat thoughout my playing career in the lower reaches of grass roots rugby which although bruises does protect the more vital organs of the human body. Since moving to vets rugby a few years ago I have noticed I am not the only one who uses this cunning method.....

 

[Nobblynick]

Thanks Olyy. Annoyingly the new Mcdavid range looks great but the stockists they list in london on the link you kindly posted don't stock rugby kit!

The google search is great but that shirt in my size is discontinued. I suppose I will have to fork out £50-£60 for the horrible white one!

Tallshort, yes the layer of fat is certainly an option. I'll have another pint and a kebab tonight to prepare for tomorrow!

Cheers lads