Body Protectors... (Rodney Powell, Champion Cobra)

[Midnight_Ashes]

I used to have a Champion Cobra BP and I loved it because it was really comfortable to wear and very adjustable so you could get it just right. Now I sold it when Stevie went lame as I figured my XC days were over as Rocky wasn't XC fit (or rather his legs weren't) and Alfie didn't jump. Anyway a year on and Alfie is over his fear of jumping and is, in fact, loving it. However he's still frightened of coloured fillers (bad SJ accident in the past - possibly overfaced etc. Not sure but he was put into York sales for a reason!). So I'm going to try XC schooling because I think he'll enjoy it. He LOVES jumping now, and will jump any height of gappy upright or spread, but put a filler within 100 yards and he's in pieces. Major improvement from when he came - he wouldn't even trot past a jump or a pole on the ground, he was terrified.
Anyway, rambling over I need a new body protector and I am exploring the ones that are out there. I want one that zips up the front

What do you think of Rodney Powell ones? They're not as expensive as the Cobras and look to be good but are they like riding in cardboard? Answers on a postcard

 

[newforest]

I like the look of the new ones that are more flexible, forgotten the name sorry.

They are really lightweight, it makes my reiver feel like a piece of cardboard.

 

[jovi_y2k2]

I have a rodney powell one and love it! They do two types now, I have the slightly older one which is rather stiff until you've worn it a few times, the memory foam is heat sensitive so once you've warmed it up with your body heat it molds to you and I forget I've got it on! They do have a newer one now that is a lot more flexible I've tried one on and that is mega comfy, I'll be investing in one when mine is due for a renewal!

I love Rodney Powall too for their complete range of sizing and if nothing off the shelf fits they'll make to measure for not much extra

 

[Trewsers]

I have a Rodney Powell its great! I've had it about 4 years - must admit, it does take a bit of getting used to, but once its on (wear it to tack up in then it doesn't feel too alien) it is really quite comfy.