The SDA have introduced a minimum body armour rule for competitors riding in the SDA Series and Championships. This document is to assist riders with the minimum criteria expected, it is not a finite list of acceptable armour as no definitive kite marked list is available either from governing bodies or the industry.

 

The level of protection is split into 2 age groups, 18 and under and over 18’s. This is in addition to Rule 9 regarding Full Face Helmets, which must be 1 part full face type and CE certified and conform to European standard EN1078.

 

 

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

 

Requirements

·         Self fastening- does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

·         Constructed of a solid material e.g. Plastic.

·         Cover full length of back from between shoulder blades to tail bone.

·         Can be fully, partially or non articulated in design.

·         Can be stand alone back protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. Full body, half body or vest.

 

Not permitted

·         Soft protectors without solid inserts e.g. not foam or neoprene.

·         Motocross style “roost guards” unless with a specific back protector, not just a rear roost deflector.

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

 

Requirements

·         Gloves giving full finger coverage.

 

Not permitted

·         Partially fingered gloves.

 

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

 

Requirements

·         Self fastening- does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

·         Constructed of a solid material e.g. Plastic.

·         Cover full length of back from between shoulder blades to tail bone.

·         Can be fully, partially or non articulated in design.

·         Can be stand alone back protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. Full body, half body or vest.

 

Not permitted

·         Soft protectors without solid inserts e.g. not foam or neoprene.

·         Motocross style “roost guards” unless with a specific back protector, not just a rear roost deflector.

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

 

Requirements

·         Gloves giving full finger coverage.

 

Not permitted

·         Partially fingered gloves.

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

 

Requirements

·         Self fastening- does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

·         Constructed of a solid material e.g. Plastic.

·         Can be stand alone shoulder protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. Full body, half body or vest.

 

Not permitted

·         Soft protectors without solid inserts e.g. Not foam or neoprene.

 

 

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

 

Requirements

·         Self fastening- does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

·         Can be stand alone elbow protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. Full body, half body or vest.

·         Constructed of a solid material e.g. Plastic.

·         Can be elbow only or combined elbow/forearm protection.

 

Not Permitted

·         Soft protectors without solid inserts e.g. Not foam or neoprene.

 

All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing.

 

Requirements

·         Self fastening- does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.

·         Can be stand alone leg protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. Full body, half body or vest.

·         Constructed of a solid material e.g. Plastic.

·         Can be one piece knee/shin protectors or separate knee and shin padding.

·         Full length shin protection

 

Not Permitted

·         Soft protectors without solid inserts e.g. Not foam or neoprene.