{"product_id":"tillett-p1-defender-cik-fik-8870-2018-body-rib-protector-blue","title":"Tillett P1 Defender CIK-FIK 8870 2018 Body Rib Protector (Blue)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"h3-product\"\u003eCIK FIA 8870-2018 HOMOLOGATED KARTING BODY PROTECTOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the new P1 Defender, designed to meet the latest CIK FIA specifications for karting body protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Defender we have produced a revolutionary piece of protective equipment. A highly engineered product which resists high impacts by fully supporting the whole ribcage, with an accurately profiled shape using the latest high specification materials. The design philosophy takes its inspiration from the principles applied to create the famous Chobham amour, which uses multiple layers of materials to deaccelerate external forces and spread the impact load point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a full 360-degree protection around the entire chest circumference, it maximises safety, while retaining the standard P1’s comfort, and usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protector also has chest angle adjustment which will adapt to a V shaped, or square ribcage. The easily used Velcro front fixing strap also adapts to allow this angle to change and has an elasticated section to allow for breathing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chest protection panel is integrated into this protector and is mandatory for any CIK FIA karting event. The unique feature of the Tillett Defender chest protector is that it is so thin it can fit under the rib protector and will self-adapt to the body shape of the driver as it is worn over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur highly developed moulding technology and use of quality materials produce a super strong product with a tough break resistant composite core. This allows the Defender to maintain legal requirements under extreme impacts and continual usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner structural panels will also not deform or flatten when hot, which is a problem for the plastic types on the market which can alter their rigidity and shape on a hot day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking the P1 Defender unnoticeable to the driver was a main focus during the design stage. Extensive Long-term testing took place to produce a Karting Body Protector that had the well-known comfort and adaptability of the standard P1, whilst also withstanding the rigorous FIA8870 homologation tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Defender is the thinnest KBP available. This helps with the fit under the race suit, and it keeps the size of the kart seat balanced, preventing loose hips. The very special foam used is unique and can operate effectively at half the thickness of regular impact foam. The foam is an amazing 4 mm thin and rebounds immediately, preventing a potential second impact without protection. The foam and soft plastic layers extend past the inner hard layers spreading the edge load and mitigating the possibility of a hard-edge digging in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are designed, produced, and manufactured in house within the UK Tillett factory, ensuring the highest quality standards are retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years Tillett rib protectors have been tested by numerous Formula one drivers whilst karting. This elite list of drivers includes names such as Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, Jules Bianchi, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, George Russell, Guanyu Zhou, Mick Schumacher, Lance Stroll and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tillett","offers":[{"title":"C+","offer_id":48712341029118,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUCPLUS","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C","offer_id":48712341061886,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUC","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS-","offer_id":48712341094654,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUXSMINUS","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS","offer_id":48712341127422,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUXS","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS+","offer_id":48712341160190,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUXSPLUS","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"S-","offer_id":48712341192958,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUSMINUS","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":48712341225726,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUS","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"S+","offer_id":48712341258494,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUSPLUS","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M-","offer_id":48712341291262,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUMMINUS","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":48712341324030,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUM","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M+","offer_id":48712341356798,"sku":"TIL-P1DEFBLUMPLUS","price":469.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9670\/1104\/files\/67782d8afbee8c5ce01e6390_649ae2c8775511a0a6af11e7_P120Blue20small20file-scaled.jpg?v=1786526133","url":"https:\/\/kkckartshop.co.uk\/products\/tillett-p1-defender-cik-fik-8870-2018-body-rib-protector-blue","provider":"KKC Kart Components","version":"1.0","type":"link"}