Description

Sparco Bodyprotector type SJ Pro K3 : protective jacket

Sparco Bodyprotector type SJ Pro K3 : protective jacket offers you the highest level of rib protection and comfort available without increasing the thickness, or reducing the feel of the chassis.

This Sparco Bodyprotector is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, for the pilot who wants to ensure high shock absorption and anti-vibration performance without sacrificing comfort and lightness. The outer fabric is characterized by high breathability combined with excellent resistance to abrasion and tearing. It is also breathable and antibacterial to provide maximum comfort even during the most intense riding sessions. The lining at the back is pre-shaped and the grooves have been specially designed to make it easier for the pilot to ride. Sparco Bodyprotector is designed for both indoor and outdoor riders, with a very wide range of sizes required to cover the needs of the child pilot, such as the adult pilot. The frontal zipper allows the pilot to wear the jacket quickly.

Sparco Impact Technology: the new technology made in SPARCO®, developed by combining a 4 mm EPDM material with a 6 mm PU foam that delivers incredible performance in terms of anti-vibration and shock absorption. All energy absorption performance has been verified with an impact damping test provided by the EN 1621-2 standard with a mass of 2500 g (10 Joules) and a drop height of 50 cm.

Points of attention when purchasing a high-quality rib protection

For protection of the ribs during karting, there is no form of homologation. This means that the FIA/CIK has no direct requirements for neck and rib protection.
In general; safety comes first; be well informed before purchasing a rib protector.

If you are going to participate in karting competitions, it applies that most organizers have included the requirements for these garments in their regulations.

You prefer to avoid ribs and chest injuries. Nothing as annoying for a crankcase as, for example, bruised ribs. An injury that you will generally suffer, but the extent to which it occurs is certainly important. A good protection can save a lot of suffering.

Until a few years ago, it was mainly the simple rib protectors, vests with foam padding and a protection in the form of a plastic cocoon that were often worn, nowadays you see more and more extensive body protectors on offer. You can see around you that these bodyprotectors do not always sit well when sitting in the right size go-kart seat.

A tip at the time of purchase: don't just fit the body protector to size, but also see if it can be worn comfortably under the go-kart coverall and especially if it can still be worn comfortably in a go-kart seat.

Tip: Participants in KNAF karting competitions are obliged to wear a body protector for all riders aged 16 years and younger, a necktie is obligatory for all riders aged 15 years and younger. This Sparco bodyprotector is approved by the KNAF organization to wear it.