For riders looking for maximum protection, without the bulk of a hard shell, the A-Impact PLASMA ELITE Elbow Protectors feature the bio-based Nucleon PLASMA technology to protect against impacts the perfect protection for the most aggressive trails. The protectors also include extra padding around the elbows for additional coverage and have an engineered dual closure system to keep the elbow protectors firmly positioned in place when riding. The unique double layer construction is specifically designed to offer improved directional movement of the elbows while on the bike.