The increasing difficulty of the areas that professional riders do, together with the lack of protection that characterizes the equipment of the trial rider, have led to the obligation by the FIM to use back protections for all riders from 2019.
Toni Bou’s recent accident
, where he fractured three vertebrae as a result of a heavy fall, has prompted this decision.
Nowadays, trial wall bars have evolved significantly, being lighter, more adaptable and more flexible. In addition, all back protection vests also incorporate front chest protection, which is a significant plus in terms of safety.
The debate on the mandatory nature of trial trellises was already opened in 2016, but has remained on standby until this official statement by the FIM. What is surprising is that this decision is made for 2019 and not for a 2018 season that begins in the coming weeks. The safety of pilots should be above all else.
TRIAL TRELLISES ON THE MARKET
The
range of protections for the trial rider
is becoming more and more widespread. The Hebo protections stand out, where we have both the Hebo XTR vest and the Hebo XTR jacket
The difference is that the jacket also incorporates protection on shoulders and elbows.
On the other hand, we also have the
Mots back
protector and the
Jitsie Checkback Dynamic Trial
protector.
These protections can be purchased in the
Trialworld Store
with an additional 5% discount by applying the code: Security
