POC – Body Armour

Those crazy Swedes are always up to something, if it’s not building some of the craziest trails for the summer riding season then it’s busting big moves on their boards and skis come winter time. Right now when I think of Sweden, the POC name always comes to mind…if you’ve been locked away in a cupboard then this might be your first encounter.

We just got a up a heads up on their 2010 range and well is looks great…protection at it’s best. Here’s the limbs selection for you to have a look at and maybe you be thinking more about all this kit very soon.

Better body protection

In our work together with specialists on spinal injuries, riders of all kinds and experts in materials and construction, we have come to the conclusion that many of the protectors on the market have serious weaknesses. The challenge is to come up with a flexible, comfortable protection that really does the job! Many back protectors out there are lightweight, but less good when it comes to shock absorption and really protecting your spinal area. The experience and knowledge we have gained from working with body armor for skiing can now be implemented into our bike products and we are very glad to present two different concepts of back protection, both as a result of different needs of riders and state of the art materials and constructions.

Our new VPD protector works progressively, adapts itself to the force of the impact and is the most flexible back protector out there.

Visco-Elastic Polymer Dough

POC uses a new compound and technology for our most shock-absorbing back protector called VP D (Visco-Elastic Polymer Dough). This protector is one of few on the market that reaches the highest standard (Level 2 “High performance”) of the CE 1621-2 motorcycle standard. The material is highly dampening, using a modified polyurethane foam that is soft, comfortable and adapts to create an individual fit for every user. However, when exposed to impact, the material stiffens and has an extreme absorption of energy. Most of the protector systems available on the market have a relatively static impact absorption curve and are designed to just pass the specific CE-Norm test. However, this means that low energy impacts are transferred almost directly to the body. Our VP D back protector functions pro-gressively and adapts itself to the force of the impact. to further improve properties, the back protector uses a dual density combination with extra protection covering the spinal area. This way we maximize both the freedom of movement and the shock absorbing characteristic of the protection. Multi impact hard shell system to maximize energy absorption POC’s back armor with hard panel shields has a layer of multi impact EPP. Unlike many other back protectors, EPP also withstands multi-impact without losing the energy absorbing abilities. The hard shield protector also has a height adjustable waistband system for the best personal fit.

An individual system

We have a flexible patented back protection system which allows you to choose your degree of protection from various components, at all times. This means you can tailor the degree of protection, depending on how you ride for the day or to meet different rules and restrictions applying to the competition you enter. With POC Back Protection System you can be sure to gain protection for the upper part of the spine, including vertebrae C1 – C7, as well as the lowest part including the caudal area. The uppermost part of the spine – the vertebrae C1 – C7, is the most important region to protect as damages here may result in serious irreparable injury or even death. The arm or is not only designed to give you the highest possible level of protection when riding. We have also done everything we can to make the armor as comfortable to wear as possible. You will feel how the protection anatomically and ergonomically follows the shape of your back. At the same time, the protection is supple, giving you complete freedom of movement. Another major advantage of the PO C armor is the highly efficient ventilation technology. To sum it all up, POC’s back protection will give you unsurpassed levels of comfort and safety. Looking at our range we hope that you will find a product for your personal need, regardless of how you like to ride, whether it be DH racing or pulling back flips in the park.

Leg and Knees

Joint VPD Shins

Finally you can get a great knee and shin protection in a truly flexible construction, the Joint VPD shins
provides you with good protective coverage in a slim package. The VPD material just makes this piece a joy to wear. Heat molded panels for extra abrasion protection and perforated neoprene to optimize the ventilation. sizes: S & L

Joint VPD Knee

Our Body Armor products developed to protect your elbows, knees and legs come in two versions. Bone are hard shell protectors made of sturdy polypropylene and Joint are softer, even more flexible protectors made of Visco-elastic polymer Dough (VPD), which fits perfectly to your body and yet provides you with an excellent degree of shock absorption.

Bone VPD Leg

A knee/shin guard with shields made of sturdy polypropylene and the inside of highly ventilated comfort lining. The top piece protecting your knee is made of VPD. Fit and mobility is crucial, without sacrificing protection. The Bone VPD leg comes with a detachable calf protector. sizes: S & L

Hip VPD Shorts

Protection shorts with flexible hip protection pads. Tailbone protection made of VPD, for the lowest spinal area – the Caudal region. sizes: XS–XL

Arms and Ankles

Bone Arm

The Bone arm is an elbow guard divided in three segments providing extraordinary fit and protection. The construction is alike the Bone VPD leg, where special attention has been paid to protect the joints. sizes: S & L

Joint VPD Elbow

The elbow version of our soft VPD protection, highly pre bent shape and with a core that will adapt to your body. it will provide you with both comfort and security. sizes: S, M & L

Joint Ankle

Highly comfortable ankle protection with extra padding for your Achilles tendon. They are so flexible to wear that you will forget all about them, just as real protection should work. Size: one size

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