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On test: Alpinestars Elbow and Knee Guard

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Category: Alpinestars

Published on Wednesday, 24 August 2011 07:34

Written by Luca Salvatelli

Excellent protectors: soft but effective

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In addition to the wide range of rigid protection, Alpinestras also has in its catalogue soft protectors, or rather semi-rigid, Morzine to protect elbows and knees.

Morzine Elbow Guard: are made with a three-layer structure so as to be soft to the touch and in contact with the skin, but rigid in the middle part, to disperse the force of any impact. The closure is via elastic and Velcro, is a strip of silicone to further stabilize security. Perforated fabric inserts enhance breathability in the back of protection. The protection structure is variable density according to the area of the limb to be protected. They are available in two sizes S/M and L/XL. They are sold together with a carry bag that contains them.

Morzine Knee Guard: thermoformed and are made with a three-layer structure so as to be soft to the touch and in contact with the skin, but rigid in the middle part, to disperse the force of any impact. The closure is via elastic and Velcro strip of silicon as well as to further stabilize security. The protection structure is anatomical. They are available in two sizes S/M and L/XL. They are sold together with a carry bag that contains them.