Modern sports motorcycles are capable of speeds of about 200 km / h. Therefore, to protect themselves when riding on such models, riders need reliable equipment. A good protective turtle jacket will allow you to get rid of minor bruises when falling at an impressive speed.
Structure
An ordinary motorcycle jacket can protect the rider only with minor falls. At the same time, the protective turtle at times increases the level of safety of the rider and makes it possible to cope with the most severe conditions. Such equipment consists of the following elements:
- Shoulders
- forearm pads;
- breast protection;
- lining on the back;
- neck protection.
The above elements are interconnected by high-strength mesh material, which is also responsible for ventilation. However, today a protective turtle is also available for motorcyclists, where all components are interconnected by straps and mounts.
Models for motocross
The main feature of products in this category is the lightweight design. The turtle, protective for cross-country, perfectly protects when sliding on the surface, but is poorly designed for point impacts.
To increase the chances of winning the race, riders need the most convenient and practical equipment that does not constrain movements. Therefore, the tortoise protective for motocross most often represents only overlays on the chest and back.
Road models
Protective turtle jacket for the city makes it possible to reduce damage during impacts in cases of sharp falls or prolonged sliding on asphalt. The main design feature of such equipment is the presence of special soft inserts that are located under the shields. In budget products, cotton wool plays this role, in expensive products - titanium or aluminum honeycombs.
The outfit for the city has ventilation in the form of a monolithic mesh frame. There is a system of fasteners and fasteners that can reliably fix such armor on the body.
Among the road models, rider Fox, Speed and Strength, Armor and Neverland are especially in demand among riders. It is under these brands that the most affordable, lightweight products are produced.
What should I focus on when choosing a tortoise?
There are a number of parameters that deserve special attention when buying motorcycle protective equipment:
- The shoulder pads should be massive enough to provide additional protection for the neck and collarbones.
- It is advisable that the protective elements of the forearms end where the elbows begin. The best option is to fix the shields with belt mounts crosswise.
- For the chest, it is recommended to select a monolithic shell, which is extremely tight to the body. By the same principle, back pads should be chosen. It is better to give preference to armor, which contains the most durable mounts made of reliable materials.
Price issue
How much does a protective turtle Vega, other models from reputable manufacturers cost to a motorcyclist? The cost of such equipment depends on several factors, in particular: the material for manufacturing the protective plates, the size, the method of fastening on the rider's body and the nature of the connection of structural elements.
The cost of mid-range cranes, which are quite capable of satisfying the needs of novice bikers, ranges from 4,000 to 7,000 rubles. Models for professional racers with a high level of protection are estimated on the domestic market at 14-15 thousand rubles or more.
Finally
Summing up, it is worth noting that a tortoise can be absolutely useless in the absence of the same helmet. Therefore, novice bikers should think about choosing a whole range of tools to protect the body.
Choosing a tortoise, it is necessary to once again evaluate the reliability of all structural elements, to check how tightly the protection sits and is fixed on the body.
In this case, the price directly speaks about the quality of the goods. Naturally, it’s much easier to get cheap plastic pads that only visually give the impression of protection. However, treatment in the event of a fall from a motorcycle can be much more expensive compared to buying truly high-quality equipment.