{"title":"Karting Accessories","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kart-rib-protector-carbon-04","title":"Kart Racing Rib Protector Carbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBengio Bumper Standard Karting Rib Protector - Impact Resistant \/ Back Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featuresContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted rib protector made with high quality materials, essential ergonomic design fully adjustable with the new Velcro closure that allows the drivers better breathing during track time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell \u003c\/span\u003e: A\u003cspan\u003e triple layer of fiberglass designed with an anti-splintering system guarantees high resilience and absorb high levels of stress in low frequency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadding \u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e The closed cell foam 8mm thick, 100 kg\/mc density, gives comfort and protects the driver from vibrations in high frequency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \u003c\/span\u003e: I\u003cspan\u003enternal framework in Textontm480, back covered with a soft perforated fabric. 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To determine your size simply measure the circumference of your chest at it's widest point under your armpits. Match that measurement to the corresponding size on the size chart. You can find a video that shows this in more detail on the Bengio product pages on our website\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- What is the difference between Standard, Carbon, and Kevlar?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard rib protector uses fiberglass for the hard shield. The Carbon has a layer of carbon fiber over the fiberglass, and the Kevlar version has an additional layer of Kevlar fiber over the fiberglass and carbon layers. The Kevlar is the stiffest, with the Carbon slightly less stiff, and the Fiberglass less stiff than that. 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To determine your size simply measure the circumference of your chest at it's widest point under your armpits. Match that measurement to the corresponding size on the size chart. You can find a video that shows this in more detail on the Bengio product pages on our website\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- What is the difference between Standard, Carbon, and Kevlar?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard rib protector uses fiberglass for the hard shield. The Carbon has a layer of carbon fiber over the fiberglass, and the Kevlar version has an additional layer of Kevlar fiber over the fiberglass and carbon layers. The Kevlar is the stiffest, with the Carbon slightly less stiff, and the Fiberglass less stiff than that. 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If you accurately measure yourself against the sizing chart you should have no problems but if you receive the rib protector and it does not fit correctly it can be exchanged. 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They are progressively better at absorbing and dispersing impact. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- What is new about the 2020 version of the Bengio Rib Protectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Bengio Rib Protectors feature a new Velcro closure system that eliminates the pinch point of the old double d ring closure system. It also adds an extra level of padding to the front of the rib protector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- How durable are the Bengio Rib Protectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Bengio Rib Protectors are very durable. The straps are thick nylon strapping that are riveted to the shield layers. They employ high strength Velcro and extra stitching where needed. The shield layers are highly resistant to cracking and wear although some wearing of the surface finish is normal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- What is the Integral Rib Protector ? 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