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ALPINESTARS AK-1 Kart Body Rib Protector
ALPINESTARS AK-1 Kart Body Rib Protector
ALPINESTARS AK-1 Kart Body Rib Protector
ALPINESTARS

ALPINESTARS AK-1 Kart Body Rib Protector

Sale price$529.95
SKU: 6531024-123-2XXS
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Color:Black/Red
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Description
The AK-1 Kart Body Protector is a high-performance and race-orientated FIA STANDARD 8870-2018 homologated karting body protector. Ergonomically designed and constructed with weight-saving materials to ensure a superb fit. Super easy to wear as well as put on or remove due its clever use of a speed-lace closure system and dual adjustable elastic shoulder straps. The AK-1 Kart Body Protector offers superior protection while being super light and comfortable to wear.

Key Features

  • Pre-curved to offer a snug fit without obstructing movement.
  • Designed to minimize the distance between the seat and back.
  • Innovative Speed-Lace Closure System & Straps
  • Extremely easy to put on due to the speed-lace system.
  • Adjustable elastic shoulder straps.
  • Available in a Youth version.

Construction

  • Rib protectors are constructed from a carbon fiber thermoset material backed by a soft touch comfort padding.
  • Back protector made from a high-performance thermoplastic polymer backed with a thermoformed padding.
  • Chest protector made from a high-performance thermoplastic polymer backed with a thermoformed padding.
  • Ergonomically profiled for a superb fit.

Protection

  • REGULATION (EU) 2016/425
  • FIA STANDARD 8870-2018

Northstar Motorsports first opened in 1990 primarily as a local business. In 1997 John and Jeannie Ruther bought the Company and immediately moved it to a new 5,000 square foot facility housing a retail showroom, offices, warehouse and race shop. Since the purchase in 1997, John & Jeannie have grown the business into a true international company with customers in every state in the U.S., all Canadian Provinces, and countries such as Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Dubai, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Germany, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom.

Northstar is the largest distributor of Pagid Racing Brake Pads in the U.S.

Northstar Motorsports prides itself on carrying an extensive inventory all at competitive prices with the best customer service in the business. We are The Original Racing ResourceSM !

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