Just wanted to get a feel for how many folks are wearing chest protection now and how many folks are thinking about getting it. Its something that comes up in my safety training and yet its something that not many people seem to have or at least wear. Also there are many many folks that get seriously injured in the protection area offered by Tekvests and others.

When it happens to someone you know you really start thinking hard about getting one, after all those handle bars don't feel too good in the chest or stomach. I recently bought one for my wife and when my little guy is big enough he will have one for sure, its only a small cost for his safety, and I'm in the market myself.

I've been wearing one now for 4 seasons. We were up doing some spring riding one year and I was in the ditch riding when the snow gave way, needless to say the sled fell in nose first slamming me forward. I shatered the windshield knocking the wind out of myself. I had a bruise across my chest a couple of days later. Had one ever since and don't go riding without one. Even some of my buddies I ride with now have them. Like you said, handle bars in the chest or stomach doesn't really feel that good.

last year was the first year for me to be wearing a tec vest a little bit to get used to wearing but now that i'am over that don't think i would go sledding without one on now!!! i really think they are well worth every penny great investment !!!!

I started wearing one last year, got tired of listening to a certain HCS'er tell me to get one No seriously, I figured I (somewhat) dodged a bullet on a recreational vehicle once, no sense pushing my luck !!! And they're actually very comfortable too, plus they give you that added confidence and safe feeling when riding, especially if you plan on having a lil fun. I've seen a few of the guys go through windshields quite often too (you know who you are ) , and they say it doesn't tickle, so I'll take their word for it. What it all comes down to is ya really just never know what might happen.....

As the ol saying goes, "better safe than sorry !"

For some reason I cannot vote. I have been wearing a Tekvest for 2 years now. I couldn't go without one on now.

Third year coming up with the TekVest.

Got a MX protector for the bike in the summer, but don't ride it enough to talk about. It hasn't even been out of the basement yet this year.

If I was buying again, I'd likely do more research on them. The TekVest is decent, but is way warm unless it's way cold out, and you can really only wear sledding. There are protectors on the MX front that I'm sure you could wear 4 seasons. There is an air-chamber one, RXR, that I would seriously check out.

i started last year with a thor chest protecter

I wear my motocross chest protector. It's a thor as well, nice and light, you hardly know it's there. I also wear my motocross kidney belt, helps support the back a tonne, making it all that much more enjoyable on a long run.

661 makes some decent stuff too. I've got a pair of their Flight boots, they'll last me until my riding days are done.

503, you said your best was too warm, which Tekvest model do you have? I could see the super sport being warm for sure but the Freestyle or the pro lite looks like they would keep you cooler.

I think it's the super sport - has a zip-off fleece collar.

They are a warm model for sure, lots of big warm padding, personally I'm not a big fan of the collar. You would love the freestyle I think.

Been wearing one for 5 years, would rather ride without boots than w/o Tek Vest.

I was once asked by a lady rider if the Tek Vest was comfortable, I asked her if her bra was comfortable and would she go out without it.......

when i hare scramble i wear my buddies chest protector,
neve effected my preformance at all, gotta find one after i save up a few bucks

I wouldn't drive my sled 2 feet without wearing mine. Definitely a good investment.

So what the frick do YOU wear for socks?

Yeah, we'll see in Nov... I think we should use Catoul's new sled this year for the early season nut run though.

Barefootin'

Goin on 4 th season here for me. Figure it is a good investment, ( if it is ever required!)

Does anyone locally sell them ? Would be nice to try one (to ensure proper fit) on before buying...............

Well its funny you ask, I may be able to help you in the near future but quite a few details need to be worked out yet. I do the ATV and snowmobile training and its a great fit for me to help get them in the hands of those who need and want them, plus its important to me that Nova Scotia has the best price in the market. Hopefully I will have more info I can release soon.

Well things are pretty much worked out and Tekvest will be coming to Nova Scotia.

I'm getting ready to place an order this week and was wondering if anyone had any special requests. I was initially going to buy various sizes and two styles of vests to start, and once sized I can always order a special type if necessary. The pricing will be the best on the market based on what I have found to date, cheaper than Ebay once you calculate in exchange rate, shipping and border fees. Best part is you won't be paying $30 US per vest to ship from the states, so you will save even more.

If anyone is interested PM me. For coordination purposed talk to your friends about it too, I could do drops in areas or even to clubs.

Which tekvest do most of you wear? I'm getting ready to make an order and I think the Freestyle vest is the most universal for Snowmobilers and ATV folks, so I will be getting a few of them for sure in different sizes for folks to try on. I'm also going to get a Super sport which is the most popular snowmobile vest with its warmth.
Do many people wear the top of the line Pro-lite vest?

How much will they be? Jeez, i just saved up enough to wear a helmet last year....

not sure if they make them that big LOL....all in fun old boy, what's up and where you been hiddeing at? hope you talked sweet to chuck and maybe he'll let you get them cat's out to play on the grass ha!ha! ya right!!! tell him it's only a little bit of DIRT...

PM me with which type and approximate size, I just put an order in on Friday and a bunch coming and plan to order more soon. One of the guys said "at that price I'll take one for sure" so I think i'm pretty competitive.

I also order one of each size for kids for the guys who want them for their kids. The goes right down to 30lbs (which is good for wee little ones)

I have been wearing a Tek Vest now for 2 1/2 seasons, after breaking three ribs snowmobiling in Bathurst, NB.
I thought Tek Vesk was made in Canada?
I feel naked without mine now, nice on real cold nights, dress lighter on warmer days.

Tekvest is made in Canada but most of the dealers are in the US.

LOL...Hey Dave how are ya? I just wear a tractor tube over me......that way you can float too!! hahhaha.....You coming to the grass drags?


Formula.....what are the models and prices of each? I have no idea about them. I too have a 5 year old that probably should have one two.

I PM'd you everything you asked for and more.

Looks like I will be putting in another order around mid week this week if anyone has any special requests, my first order is on its way, I was hoping to have it Friday but guess it didn't make it. In the first order I have a few Freestyle vests remaining to sell, a full compliment of childrens/youth vests, and a few vests spoken for.

How much do they cost??

I purchased a TEKVEST.

Wear it with a jacket from TEKVEST.

The owner really knows his stuff.

For example, jacket has less insulation in chest, since tekvest insulates.

The owner thinks about every part of the body and how it works under movement (ie sweat). Air vents galore.

I had a Tekvest, put it in closet during break in of sled (not going too fast during breakin period - what can go wrong?). At 50 miles on the odometer, hit brakes, and went into a 360 degree spin (glare ice on road, with fresh snow on top). During next 360 degree spin, caught edge and lauched myself sideways. New cowling, windshield, mirror, brake, etc. About $500 damage. Dealer said it happens all the time (new owners..). In my defence, all prior sleds had studs. I wanted to get a feel for sled with deeper lugs on track before putting studs in. Dooohhh.

The Tekvest, in my closet, was unscathed.

Never rode without the Tekvest again.

PM'd you

Just like NS503, I've had one for 3 or 4 years, very comfortable but can be very warm, have to plan what to wear under it or to loosen up/unzip when the day warms up. Take it off when someone needs help getting unstuck. I know I should have something for the ATV as well. I saw one racer at SLTGA wearing a vest for every race. A group standing near me were telling lots of crash stories and the reasons why they were going to invest; to avoid some of the pain in the future.

i seen you ride last spring at the dam,good idea to wear one.LOL

If you happen to see those folks looking to invest in a vest please tell them about this site. Just so everyone knows Purolator just dropped off my shipment of vests at my house today, I can't wait to get home and open the box. I will posts which vests I have available after I get the vests to those who have ordered them.

Anyone can email me at gsheehan@eastlink.ca Thanks Gerry.

These are the vests I have not pending final sale. PM me for the best prices and they aren't going up like the US prices, because our dollar is falling. These are Canadian made.

Freestyle Small
Freestyle Medium
Freestyle XLarge
Super Sport Large
Super Sport Medium
Trail Pro - UHMW XLarge
Youth SX - UHMW
Kid's SX - UHMW
Kid's SX - UHMW
Pee Wee SX - UHMW

I just picked up a Tekvest from 670.

Great Product
Great Guy
...and Super Prices

dreamer

Glad you like it, I've had good feedback so far, and I have 4 more vests going out the door this week. Hopefully a lot of folks will be wearing them this year.

In case any of you are interested in a vest I'm placing an order Monday, a few of the vests in the order are spoken for already so if you have any special requests let me know.

This is all I have left as of today
Kid's SX - UHMW
Youth SX - UHMW
Trail Pro - UHMW XLarge
Freestyle Medium
Super Sport Medium

This is what I have for my monday order so far, and if it says reserved it means sale is pending.
Freestyle Small
Freestyle Large
Freestyle XLarge (reserved)
RallySport XLarge (reserved)
RallySport XLarge
Super Sport XLarge (reserved)
Super Sport Large

I bought an EVS MX Revo Lite Under Protector. Its is exactley what I wanted. Very light weight, offers great mild, to medium impact protection, cost is very cheap, and is not bulky.
I wouldnt being doing any freestyle Sno Cross with it.


I really only wanted something for handlebar protection if I crank a drift...
Its $59.95 from Parts Canada (where I work)

For sure, there are lots of types out there, but it all depends on the level of protection desired by the rider. There are god reason for the ban on MX protectors for organization snowmobile events though.

Thanks Formula670 , i recieved my tekvest from Mat Macdonald last night. It`s an awsome fit and im glad to have it!
Jonathan

Jonathan, that's great, glad it fit well. I'm sure I'll catch up with you on a ride this winter with the guys. I just made another order for Larges and XL's in freestyles and Supersports, and I have a few mediums still available.

Gerry

I have some more vests coming in on Monday but I will be away for a week, so if your interested PM me and I'll get back to you when I get back on the 17th. Or email me at gsheehan@eastlink.ca
I had my first vest go to Quebec this week, one to St. John's last week and another going to Saint John NB when the order arrives. I also got pictures of the cutiest little tekvest user this week also, a fellow on here purchased one for his 3 yr old to wear on her mini Polaris sled this year.
I think the quality and safety a Tekvest provides is starting to catch on.

I need one. I have been using an original Saf-Jac from 1996 when I started racing snocross in the circuit. I hate it, I always hated it. I wore it on the first day of Cain's Quest '07 and have never worn it again. But this year they are mandatory. The thought of spending hours digging out in deep snow while wearing one of these things does not appeal to me at all. But I have no choice.

Which model should I get? My jackets are XXL and are already tight across the shoulders so even with an XXXL jacket I don't think I'll have much room to play with, considering all the layering you need in minus 40. Maybe the proper snocross one would be best. I was thinking a Trail Pro XXL or SX Pro XL ....

I guess most guys wear them underneath.

Let me know what you come up with. I typically dont wear one either, and cant seem to get used to bulkiness. And your right according to the rules this year, we need to wear one.

The new vest fits great Gerry...thanks for everything again! Maybe we'll meet up on the trails sometime this winter

Brent, not a problem, it was great getting down for a visit. If you decide to trade your sled for sure let me know, I may know someone interested in the SS.

Red Rooster, I replied to your PM. We should be able to get something worked out to keep you guys safe on Cains Quest.