International Dealer News IDN 118 Apr/May 2014 | Page 21

PRO GuIDe Italian made Zandona back protectors Esatech Back Pro ZANDONA has introduced a new version of its Italian made Spine EVC back protector that is finished in high-visibility fluorescent yellow on the outside. The Spine EVC uses a high-tech, deformable structure composed of splinter-proof plastic materials and EVC (Evoluted Viscoelastic Cells) in its construction. This is claimed by Zandona to offer protection for the wearer’s back in the event of a collision, while offering good lumbar support. The plates in the protector are joined by a drop wire system, which is said to guarantee impact distribution throughout the whole of the protector’s surface. Additionally, the Spine EVC has an ‘Anti-Torsion System’ which limits rearward twisting. The Spine EVC reaches Level 2 performance according to the EN1621-2/03 normative. A second back protector produced by Zandona is its Esatech Back Pro. The external plate of the Esatech Back Pro is a hexagonal nitrile anti-shock structure (Esatech System), which has been formulated to absorb high impact energies and to dissipate the energy over the whole protector surface. The internal padding is composed of EVC (Evoluted Viscoelastic Cells) and waterproof anti-shock material with a high performance/weight/thickness ratio, which is perforated to help perspiration travel from the contact area to the outside. The waist closure has a double elastic regulation system, the back protector itself is said to follow the natural forward movement of the spinal column, and is also foldable for easy storage. The Esatech Back Pro reaches Level 2 performance (4.6 kN average result) in EN1621-2/03 tests. ZANDONA Caerano di San Marco (TV), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.zandona.net Spine EVC 21