FreeM Kids Rib Protector

Rib injuries are one of the most common karting injuries — and one of the most preventable. The FreeM Kids Karting Rib Protector is the first and only original product in the FreeM BRAVE line: a composite sandwich construction rib protector engineered specifically for junior kart racers, delivering genuine dynamic protection without sacrificing the feel and sensitivity a young driver needs to develop their racecraft.

This is not a foam insert. The BRAVE construction uses a layered composite material where the inner pad weave acts as a shock absorber — protecting your child's ribs from the repeated impacts of kerbs, bumps, and contact that are part of kart racing at every level.

Why the FreeM BRAVE Kids

• BRAVE composite sandwich construction — dynamic protection, not just passive padding
• Retains driver sensitivity — your child can still feel the kart while being protected
• Designed for junior kart racers — purpose-built for smaller bodies, not a scaled-down adult product
• Quick-release closure — no rigid elements that could become dangerous in an impact
• 2 sizes — K (68–77cm) and 0 (77–86cm) for a proper fit across junior age groups
• FreeM engineering — Italian motorsport safety specialists trusted by kart racers worldwide

Size Guide

Measure your child's chest circumference in centimetres (around the widest part of the chest).

Ready to Move Up?

When your child's chest exceeds 86cm, step up to the FreeM Adult Karting Rib Protector — available in Sizes 1, 2, and 3 (87–114cm chest).

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes does the FreeM Kids Rib Protector come in?

Size K (68–77cm chest) and Size 0 (77–86cm chest). Measure your child's chest circumference in centimetres.

What is the BRAVE construction?

BRAVE is FreeM's proprietary composite sandwich construction — layered composite material with an inner pad weave that acts as a shock absorber, providing dynamic protection while retaining driver sensitivity.

When should my child move to the adult sizes?

When chest circumference exceeds 86cm, move to the FreeM Adult Rib Protector starting at Size 1 (87–96cm).

Is this rib protector required for karting in NZ and AU?

Rib protectors are strongly recommended and required by many karting clubs and series. Always confirm your event's specific requirements with your organiser.

Genuine FreeM stock dispatched fast across NZ and AU from Harris Race Radios.

Why Buy From Harris Race Radios?

Aaron Harris is an active racing driver and race engineer: Bathurst 1000, Bathurst 12 Hour, Barcelona 24 Hour (1st in class, 2013), BMW Race Driver Series Champion (2011), race engineer for Earl Bamber Motorsport, TekworkX, Matt Stone Racing, and Porsche Carrera Cup Australia/Asia-Pacific/NZ. Aaron holds a MSNZ Licence Examiner appointment for helmets, racewear, FHR and HANS. Charlie Harris — Aaron's son — has won NZ Karting championships. Danaka Harris, Aaron's daughter, has raced karts for four years. When you buy from Harris Race Radios, you're getting advice from a family that races.

Contact Aaron: +64274499654 | aaron@harriscomms.co.nz