Stübben Slim Fit Safety Vest Level 3

The protective vest serves as impact protection, was developed for equestrian sports and for people who deal with horses, and offers an extended protection area. Based on the technology used, this protective vest offers optimal protection against the consequences of an accident, significantly reduces the risk of injury, yet injuries cannot be entirely prevented. The certified protective vest absorbs impact energy to a certain extent in the event of an impact and therefore reduces the risk of injury. The protective vest generally cannot prevent an accident; in the event of an impact, there is no 100% guarantee that fractures, sprains, abrasions, and other wounds will be prevented. Please note that no protective vest (PPE) guarantees full protection, and despite wearing a safety vest, the level of risk should be assessed during every riding activity. Injuries cannot be entirely prevented but can be reduced in their severity. A protective vest cannot prevent injuries from twisting, bending, stretching, or crushing, as well as injuries to the spine.

In addition to the protective vest, the manufacturer recommends wearing other protective equipment for other body parts and appropriate sportswear, e.g.: a helmet.

 

EN CERTIFICATION

This protective vest is classified as personal protective equipment (PPE) and conforms to Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and to EN 13158:2018 – Level 3 (purple label). Products of performance class 3 are subjected to the most severe tests.

There are 3 protection classes, as European Regulation 2016/425 requires protective vests to be manufactured for various activities and end-users. No protective vest can prevent serious injuries in accidents.

Level 1/black label: Protective vests that offer a lower degree of protection and are only permissible for licensed jockeys.

Level 2/brown label: Protective vests that offer a lower than usual level of protection and are only permissible for use in low-risk situations.

These do not include riding on roads or other hard surfaces, riding over obstacles, riding excitable young horses. Safety vests tested according to Level 2 should under no circumstances be worn by inexperienced riders.

Level 3/purple label: Protective vests that offer a level of protection considered appropriate for normal riding, for use in competitions, and for working with horses. Protective vests that comply with Level 3 offer the following protective performance:

- Prevention of minor bruises and contusions that cause stiffness and pain

- Mitigation of major soft tissue injuries to the level of contusions

- Prevention of a limited number of rib fractures

- Reduction of impact energy on the spine

 

The measurement within the framework of the European standard EN 13158:2018 is carried out as follows:

A flat and a rod-shaped impactor fall in free fall (impact energy 35 J for the flat impactor and 45 J for the rod-shaped impactor) onto the protector, which rests on an anvil. This anvil is connected to a measuring system that measures the remaining energy below the protector. This test method simulates a fall from a horse, a hoof kick, or a blow with a stick.

If a registered maximum force of max. 4 KN is given, the protective vest reaches protection class 3. No single value may exceed 6 KN. The back protector complies with European standard EN 13158:2018, protection class 3.

Note: EN 13158:2018 includes 3 protection classes: Level 3 offers the highest protection!

 

BETA CERTIFICATION

This protective vest has been tested in accordance with the BETA 2018 Horse Rider Body and Should Protector Standard. Only protective vests that meet the criteria of EN 13158:2018 can be subjected to a test by BETA 2018 and, if positive, may be labeled with the Beta label.

The BETA Standard stipulates that the protective vest must undergo an annual functional test. This guarantees stable quality and function of the protective vest.

The vest has been classified as a Level 3 protective vest, but this award is not a safety guarantee and confirmation that this vest can prevent serious injuries. With any modification, the item loses all conformity with the Beta Standard.

 

USE AND LIMITATION

This protective vest protects against impacts in the event of a fall from a horse (protection against impact on hard and soft surfaces, against impacts with objects such as trees, vehicles or posts. Fallen riders are also at risk of being kicked by the horse). This protective vest offers a level of protection suitable for conventional riding, competitions, or working with horses.

 

MARKING

Komperdell: Name of the manufacturer

Safety Vest Frontzipper: Article name

Reference to the European equestrian standard and the achieved protection class.

CE: Indication that the protective equipment complies with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (and subsequent amendments);

Pictogram inviting the user to read the manufacturer's information.

Pictogram for sizing (expressed as a range in CM. A- chest circumference, B-waist circumference, C- over-the-shoulder length).

 

USER INSTRUCTIONS/ADJUSTMENT

When purchasing a protective vest, ensure you choose the correct size. The safety vest is designed to be worn as close to the body as possible, i.e., over a thin base layer. The size is correct if the vest does not fit uncomfortably tight or too loose and does not excessively impair or hinder movements in the usual riding position. The protective vest has been developed so that the entire torso and chest are covered. The upper end of the protective vest should cover the 7th cervical vertebra (known as the slightly protruding vertebra at the back of the neck). According to certification, the size of the riding protective vest is assigned the body measurements (chest circumference, waist circumference, waist/waist over shoulder length) listed in the table below. The width adjustment of this protective vest is integrated, meaning the vest automatically adapts to the user's chest and waist circumference to a certain extent, as specified in EN13158:2018. Before purchasing, the protective vest should be checked for its fit. The protective bodies are integrated in exact position in an outer fabric shell. To benefit from the full scope of the protective vest, you should ensure that the fit of the garment meets the following criteria:

- the garment should not cause discomfort when you are in your normal riding position and should under no circumstances hinder your movements.

- the protective body covers the areas that are to be protected.

Users must ensure that all equipment and fasteners are securely fastened before starting riding activities and that the protective vest fits close to the body but is not too tight.

Caution: users must avoid buying a protector that is too large, as an oversized protective vest can increase the risk of falls and injuries. The protective vest is flexible in width at the sides and adapts to the rider's circumference to a certain extent.