Stübben Back Protection Vest Kids Junior Level 3

• the certified protective waistcoat serves as impact protection
• absorbs the impact energy to a certain extent in the event of a collision and therefore reduces the risk of injury
• was developed for equestrian sports and for people involved with horses and offers an extended protection surface
• significantly reduces the risk of injury, but injuries cannot be completely prevented
• injuries cannot be completely prevented, but their severity can be reduced
• this protective waistcoat protects against impacts in the event of a fall from a horse (protection in the event of impact on hard and soft surfaces, impacts against objects such as trees, vehicles or posts - fallen riders are also at risk of being kicked by the horse)
• this protective waistcoat offers a level of protection suitable for conventional riding, competitions or working with horses
• should be worn as close to the body as possible, i.e. over a thin base layer
• the size is correct if the waistcoat is not uncomfortably tight or too loose and the movements in the usual riding position are not excessively impaired or hindered
• has been designed to cover the entire torso and chest
• the upper end of the waistcoat should cover the 7th cervical vertebra (known as the slightly protruding vertebra in the neck)
• is classified as personal protective equipment (PPE) and complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and with EN 13158:2018 - Level 3 (purple label)
• complies with the European standard EN 13158:2018, protection class 3

Caution: It is important to avoid buying a protector that is too large, as a protective waistcoat that is too large can increase the risk of falling or injury. The protective waistcoat is flexible at the sides and adapts to the rider's girth to a certain extent!

Care instructions

• can be washed up to 5 times by hand using a mild detergent
• at a maximum of 30 °C, do not spin or tumble dry
• make sure that the protector inserts are back in their original positions after washing
• In the longer term, the manufacturer recommends removing any dirt from the protector with a damp cloth
• do not use solvents or other chemical substances for cleaning

Safety instructions

• if the waistcoat is damaged in the area of the protective body after an accident, the functionality of the protective waistcoat must be checked
• the foam layers of the waistcoat absorb the impact energy as well as possible, but any impact reduces the function of the protective waistcoat and can cause damage to the protective body
• it is recommended to replace the protective waistcoat after every serious impact to ensure optimum protection for future use
• this protective waistcoat has removable parts - a damaged protective waistcoat no longer offers complete protection!
• the manufacturer points out that the parts must be replaced in the event of damage
• please note that extreme weather conditions and temperature fluctuations, as well as the use of solvents and manual handling, can affect the protective function of the protector system.
• any soiling or modification of the protective protector, as well as its misuse, can reduce its functionality to a dangerous extent
• does not contain any substances that could jeopardise health.
• disposal via a recycling centre

Storage and transport instructions

• store the protective waistcoat on a hanger or in a flat position in a dry and well-ventilated place at a moderate temperature and out of direct sunlight
• do not place heavy objects on the waistcoat during general storage or transport, as this may damage the protective body of the protector
• the manufacturer recommends transporting the protective waistcoat on a hanger