Overview
The Tipperary Adult Air Mesh Back Protector Vest offers lightweight, flexible protection for equestrians. Perfect for wearing alone or under your show coat for undetectable coverage, the flexible design contours around your body for a comfortable and custom fit. The four-layer proprietary EVA foam protection covers your entire spine, offering coverage to both back and spine. The exterior material is made from moisture-wicking air-mesh fabric so you stay cool and comfy on even the hottest of days!
Key Features
- Lightweight & Flexible Design
- Four Layers of EVA Foam
- Offers Protection to Spine & Back
- Moisture-Wicking Air-Mesh Fabric
- Wear Alone Or Under a Show Coat
- Not a Rated Safety Vest
Sizing
| Size | Chest (in) | Chest (cm) | Waist to Shoulder (in) | Waist to Shoulder (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34-36 | 86.5-91.5 | 39-41 | 99-104 |
| SM | 36-38 | 91.5-96.5 | 39-42 | 99-106.5 |
| MD | 38-40 | 96.5-101.5 | 42-46 | 106.5-117 |
| LG | 40-42 | 101.5-106.5 | 46-51 | 117-129.5 |
| XL | 42-44 | 106.5-112 | 51-56 | 129.5-142 |
What You Need for Sizing:
It is recommended to have someone assist you with the measurement process:
- Wear a thin shirt that you would typically ride in when fitting your back protector in order to get the right fit
- A fabric measuring tape
Take Your Measurements:
- Chest Measurement: Start in the middle of your sternum and go around the largest part of your chest and under your armpits. Ensure that the measuring tape is level all the way around your body for an accurate measurement.
- Waist to Shoulder Measurements: Start the measuring tape in front of you at your natural waist. Follow the measuring tape up along your natural waist. Follow the measuring tape up along your torso, over your shoulder, and down your back making sure to keep the measuring tape straight and close to your body. When the measuring tape reaches your natural waistline at your back, this will be your waist to shoulder measurement.
Fitting and Adjustment:
Before trying on your back protector, make sure all zippers are undone and that all hook-and-loop closures are loosened. If not, this can weaken the zipper due to extreme pressure applied during fitting, and increase the risk of zipper breakage. Once your back protector is on, carefully do up the zipper. Ensure that you place the pin in the zipper pull correctly and all the way before doing up the zipper. Next, snugly secure the hook-and-loop side closures.
Overall Fit:
If the back protector is pinching in any areas, you may have adjusted the hook-and-loop closures too tightly, or the size is incorrect. The back protector should be snug, but allow the wearer room for good breathability and lifting of the ribcage. It is recommended that every time you put your back protector on to ensure that all closures are loosened to minimize wear and tear on the zipper and closures.