Protectors

Protectors for Sports and Other Tough Uses

Protectors shield the knees, elbows, or entire upper body from abrasions and other injuries such as bone fractures during falls. They are available in various designs.

Protecting Sensitive Body Parts is Essential

Hard professional tasks or sports activities that could be dangerous without adequate protection require targeted prevention to protect sensitive body parts from injuries. Protectors should be worn during sports like cycling or mountain biking (MTB/Downhill), inline skating, or exercises in military or police training where falls can occur. ASMC offers protectors for elbows, knees, or the entire upper body that are easy to put on. They are secured with Velcro straps and are highly adjustable and flexible. The protectors are shaped to fit closely around joints without hindering movement.

Protectors Available in Different Designs

Protectors provide secure protection for sensitive body parts. They are made from unbreakable, hard, and resistant plastic. The protectors come in various sizes and are specifically shaped to snugly fit the knee, shin, elbow, or entire upper body. In case of a fall, the skin is protected from injury, and the joints are effectively shielded from harm.

Expert Tip: Protectors Should Be Purchased to Fit Snugly

The best protection is useless if it slips at the crucial moment or is not properly placed on the body part to be protected, such as the knee or elbow. Therefore, optimal fit is crucial when choosing these products.

Questions: Protectors

What are Protectors?

These are paddings (e.g., PU foam) or rigid constructions (e.g., hard plastic) designed to distribute impact energy over larger body areas during a fall, preventing severe injuries to a single spot. Foam materials have evolved to harden only upon impact, making them comfortable to wear beforehand. Additionally, the protector material also keeps friction energy from snowboard or motorcycle spills away from the body. Thus, abrasions, burns, and puncture wounds are also prevented.

Where are Protectors Needed or Most Commonly Used?

Protectors are generally considered protective aids in sports activities, suitable not only for outdoor or military equipment but also in motorcycle, mountain bike, snowboard, and inline skating areas.

What fastening options are available?

Elastic bands are most commonly used, occasionally supplemented by Velcro closures. The advantage of elastic bands is that they cannot accidentally open like Velcro closures. However, they may be less adjustable to fit all body types, especially if someone is more corpulent.

Can protectors be integrated firmly into clothing?

There are solutions for this as well. Often, it is more convenient not to have to painstakingly put on all protectors first but simply slip into pre-prepared clothing. However, a drawback may be that the protectors may shift slightly.

What should be considered with back protectors?

These protective products should not be too short to effectively cover/support the entire back. Even though it may seem less practical at first glance, this is the only real solution. Especially for motorcyclists, there are protective clothing options made from leather or other materials that already incorporate protectors.