Impact Padded Tops
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Impact Padded Tops
Upper-body padding from a light everyday base layer up to a full D3O® armor system. Not sure how much you need? Most riders land in the middle.
Compare the lineup
| Product | From | Padded | Coverage zones | Key padding tech | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pro Fit TopBase layer
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$64.99 | Light | Chest, ribs, back, shoulders | Thermo-formed foam, low-profile compression fit | Budget everyday coverage without the bulk |
Hyper X V2 D3O TopHybrid armor
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$104 | High | D3O® shoulders, hard-plate spine & chest, removable upper-arm pads | D3O® shoulders + puncture-resistant PE plates in dual-density foam; ventilated | Backcountry & DH riders wanting hard-plate durability |
X V7 D3O® Men's TopFlagship
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$114.99 | Max | Shoulders, elbows, back, chest, ribs, collarbone | Upgraded T6 D3O® at shoulders/elbows + flex hard shell & O2 foam; X-Connect ready | Park, pipe & backcountry — full coverage when you stop holding back |
Zero RF D3O® TopLowest-price Zero
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$124.99 | Moderate | Back, spine, shoulders, chest, elbows | RZ Labs foam + recycled D3O® RF underlay; ultra-soft under-jacket build | The middle ground most riders actually want |
Ghost D3O® Chest & BackStrap-on protector
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$129.99 | High | Chest & back (spine) — add Ghost Rib Protector for full torso | D3O® at chest and back; thermoformed contoured body, adjustable straps | Chest + spine coverage worn on its own or layered |
Zero PLUS RF D3O® TopStep up from Zero RF
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$159.99 | Moderate | Back, spine, shoulders, chest, ribs, elbows | RZ Labs foam + recycled D3O® RF underlay; added rib padding, adjustable elbow straps; A.I. insert compatible | More coverage and a locked-in fit, still low-profile under a jacket |
Project X Thermal Top XRDPadding + warmth
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$169.99 | Moderate | 9 zones — chest, ribs, spine, shoulders, elbows | Rogers XRD® 3mm impact foam in a moisture-wicking thermal knit | Cold-weather riders wanting padding + a thermal layer in one |
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The Padded rating is a plain-language guide based on each product's padding and coverage — not an official rating scale.
