How do I know my KAN fits?

Firstly if you ever have ANY questions about your Kan or the fit please get in touch with us and we will make sure you are completely happy with the fit, we believe that if your body protector is correctly fitted you should hardly know you are wearing it.



If you have a Kan Body protector and want to check that the fit is good there is a few things to look out for : -

1. First of all the effort of zipping up does take a bit of getting used to and yes I’m afraid there is a knack but we do have a You Tube video which I do hope helps a bit.

The first thing to do is hook your thumbs into the armhole of the KAN and push the panels towards each other – you will actually lift the foam fronts off your chest and push towards your centre front – they should meet without squeezing you, but you should feel a little effort. The garment is supposed to be close contact but must not make you uncomfortable. Please ask someone to zip you up for the first time as we would prefer you to focus on fit rather than getting the knack of the zip at this stage!

2.If the fronts don’t meet at the base, where the zip begins - it is simply too small, but you do need to stretch the material of the cover when lifting the fronts to try to make them meet.

3.Once successfully zipped take a very deep diaphragmatic breath and feel your ribs push out against the foam shell – you will feel it expand (unless it is too big of course). The feeling of pushing into the shell should be reassuring and good. The elastic cover lets the foams tighten and relax with each breath. Ensure that “the shell” covers the entire rib cage and drops 1” below the bottom ribs.

4.The KAN that we have sent to you has never been tried on before so it will feel tight at the start; however please bear in mind that your KAN will stretch after a very short space of time. It is designed to be very close contact – similar to the fitting of your riding hat. If you suffer from asthma we would always recommend a larger size, hopefully all that has been established in the fit stage, please call if you are unsure.

5. Our moulded foam parts which make up the shock absorbing layer in the KAN have been manufactured by Knox – motorbike armour specialists, the company is based in Cumbria. The fact that the panels are contoured to the body ensures fantastic fit and ultimate protection. So the next thing to check is that the shaped back foam panel matches the curves of your back i.e. in the small of your back you feel a supporting shape of the Knox back panel particularly in the hollow. Please don’t focus on the back length yet, which is the easiest adjustment of the lot. If the small of your back does not feel a match with the moulded back please adjust the shoulder to ensure that the contact is good.

6. If it all fits then you are good to go – we ask you to trust that the length of this body protector can be longer than others. The body protector should not hit the cantle of the saddle while riding, but if it does – please call or email – this is SO EASY to fix.

This picture shows the perfect lenght.
"The body protector arrived last week and I am thrilled with it. The back length is perfect and it's a good snug fit. I loved being able to deal directly with the person who designed the product and I am sure that you will go from strength to strength. (I am raving about the Kan to all of my friends.) Wishing you the best of luck with your company for the future."
Helen W
"This is an amazing body protector. We hesitated about buying it because of the price but could see what an exceptional safety product it was. I’m so glad I bought it – it turned out it saved my life. I would recommend it to all horse riders from happy hackers to competitors."
Celia. Somerset
"I absolutely adore the Kan body protector. The attention to detail in the design is evidently enormous. The shape & support it provides is fantastic, it makes me feel very safe which I think nowadays in this sport is imperative. I would just like to thank Kan Teq for (without sounding too over-dramatic!) saving my life. I had fall at an event in June and the horse stood on my arm- causing serious muscle damage, smashed out two teeth, and stood on my ribcage (with two studs in!). The Kan is not only revolutionary in its shape, comfort and breathability, it is a lifesaver!"
Eleanor Barnes Graham
"I just wanted you to know that I am currently enjoying the benefits of my Kanteq body protector bought this year after visiting your stand at Badminton. I have come off twice this month so far in exactly the same way that I have done in past years when my (normally extremely docile) mare Silk gets her Winter spirit and leaps around for excitement at the mere prospect of a canter ahead across fields and dumps me out of the side door!  Every time it's happened in the past, I somersault over her shoulder and land on my back and every other time I've hurt my shoulder, sometimes taking months to really get right again (even though I was wearing a body protector). This time there has been not a single bruise or strain (apart from the neck muscles from the jolt)- brilliant!!"
Gina
"I went to a pony club one day event with a couple of babies last weekend and it was much more breathable and more comfortable than my normal one. I had much more movement and I hardly noticed that I was wearing a body protector at all - which was really nice because I have always felt restricted in my other one. So far so good, I’m really impressed with it!!"
Charlotte Castle
"This body protector allows me to breathe and maintain my own oxygen levels and performance; I find the Kan very comfortable and my movement is not restricted at all"
Jeanette Brakewell
"I had a fall on one of my horses and broke my femur, however when the paramedics got to me, along with one of the organizers i was told that my body protector was absolutely fantastic and it was the best they have seen and without it my injury most probably would have been a lot worse."
Rowan Haywood
"Just a little note to sat thank you so much for sending me two body protectors to try on. I am so grateful. Fantastic service. I love my new Kan. Fits me like a glove."
Helen Mc
"I am delighted with the fit and the amount of mobility I have with my Kan body protector. Although I hate wearing body protectors this one is by far the most comfortable and I am very pleased with the purchase".
Hannah Walker
"Some years ago I fractured 2 vertebrae so having a good body protector is very important to me. With Kan Teq’s superb design I feel safe and have the movement which other body protectors don’t always allow"
Izzy Taylor
"Just thought I would let you know I am really pleased with this body protector. I was unfortunate enough to hit the deck at Mattingly, however I had no bruises and no aches afterwards, unbelievable."
Debbie
"I put my KAN body protector to the ultimate test.  The horse somersaulted and as he rolled over me, I heard my hat crack.  He seemed to be on top of me for ages until he struggled to his feet.  When we both got to our feet I was truly amazed, delighted and enormously grateful that I had been wearing my KAN body protector. I will always wear my KAN and am proud to promote it as I cannot believe how unscathed I was in coming away from this incident.
It is the only body protector that I have had that I forget I’m wearing; it becomes part of you."
Nicola Wilson, Team GBR WEG Gold medal winner 2010
"The body protector arrived and it's perfect. My daughter is very happy with it. You didn't say to much: yours is the best!!! We will promote the KAN bodyprotector"
John Van Herk - Netherlands
"I received the body protector. It's amazing! Thank you so much for all the trouble you went to. I think it'll be perfect"
Nadia. Australia
"I bought one of your new Body Protectors from Badminton Horse Trials last year and unfortunately I have suffered a very serious fall XC schooling recently. Thanks to the body protector I have sustained injuries that will heal in time. The Kan body protector provided me with the highest level of protection possible. I strongly believe that if I hadn’t been wearing my Kan body protector I would now be in a wheelchair."
Kerry Arnold-Herrick
“Finally a body protector that allows for a women’s shape. Once on it is comfortable and lightweight, it is also breathable and flexible. I also liked the way it was curved to fit the spine.”
Lottie Prentice