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1. Rollable jersey-pocket design means young enduro and cross-country riders can carry CE Level 1 certified elbow protection without a bag and without wearing it during uphill climbs — making selective protection practical for junior riders on longer routes
2. Polygiene Odour Control Technology in the stretch mesh chassis keeps the sleeves fresh across multiple riding sessions — particularly relevant for young riders at training camps or multi-day events where kit washing between sessions may not be possible
3. Youth-specific sizing provides an appropriate sleeve length and circumference for younger arms, ensuring the slip-on design actually stays in position rather than migrating on a proportionally smaller limb
1. CE Level 1 is the lighter protection standard; young riders in aggressive environments may benefit from higher-tier sleeve protection
2. Interlinked cell protectors in a mesh pocket are the standard Paragon Lite protector architecture rather than the more sophisticated Nucleon Plasma or Nucleon Flex technology used in premium adult protectors
3. At £54.99 for youth sizing, these are priced close to the adult Paragon Lite, which may prompt some buyers to consider the adult version if sizing allows
Young enduro and cross-country riders face the same protection dilemma as adults on long technical routes: carrying elbow protection for the descents without wearing it during the physically demanding climbs requires protection that can be packed quickly and compactly on the trail. The Alpinestars Youth Paragon Lite Elbow Protectors solve this in the same way as the adult version — rollable design, jersey-pocket compatible — but in a sleeve sized correctly for younger riders.
The rollable format allows the elbow sleeves to be compacted into a cylinder small enough to fit in the back pocket of a youth riding jersey or in the included storage pouch. For parents who want their young riders protected on descents but comfortable on climbs, this practical design makes compliance with the protection-on-descents rule significantly easier — the sleeves go in the pocket rather than requiring a separate carrying solution.
The protection uses interlinked cell protectors: highly perforated pads secured in a mesh pocket on the outer face of the sleeve. The cell structure provides CE Level 1 certified impact performance alongside the breathability and core cooling that a perforated construction delivers. The main sleeve chassis is built from an extremely lightweight, durable, and flexible breathable stretch mesh with a comfortable, close fit that accommodates the full range of arm movement during riding without creating restriction.
Polygiene Odour Control Technology is built into the stretch mesh construction, inhibiting bacterial growth and the associated odour that develops in sleeves worn close to the skin across multiple sessions. For young riders at training camps, junior racing series, or back-to-back riding weekends, the extended fresh-wearing life that Polygiene provides is a genuine practical benefit.
The slip-on design uses elasticated cuffs and silicone printing at the hems for anti-migration retention. Youth-specific sizing provides appropriate sleeve proportions for younger arms, ensuring correct coverage positioning rather than the oversized coverage and poor retention that adult sleeves create on younger riders.
The Youth Paragon Lite Elbow Protectors are for young enduro, cross-country, and trail riders aged approximately 7-14 who ride longer routes where uphill effort and downhill protection need to coexist. The rollable format and Polygiene technology make these the practical choice for junior riders on longer routes, training camps, and multi-day events.
– CE Level 1: EN 1621-1:2012 Level 1
– Rollable design for jersey pocket or pouch storage
– Storage pouch included
– Polygiene Odour Control Technology: Wear More. Wash Less
– Interlinked cell protectors: highly perforated, secured in mesh pocket
– Breathable stretch mesh chassis, extremely lightweight and flexible
– Slip-on design with elasticated cuffs and silicone printing
– Abrasion resistant fabric front panel
– Youth-specific sizing
The Youth Paragon Lite Elbow Protectors at £54.99 are CE Level 1 rollable elbow protection in youth sizing with Polygiene freshness technology. A practical and well-specified choice for young riders who need protection they can carry and wear selectively on the trail.
The Youth Paragon Lite Elbow Protectors bring the practical rollable design and Polygiene freshness technology of the adult Paragon Lite to youth-specific sizing. CE Level 1 certified, jersey-pocket packable, and fresh-feeling after multiple sessions at £54.99. The right elbow sleeve for young enduro and cross-country riders.
1. Rollable jersey-pocket design means young enduro and cross-country riders can carry CE Level 1 certified elbow protection without a bag and without wearing it during uphill climbs — making selective protection practical for junior riders on longer routes
2. Polygiene Odour Control Technology in the stretch mesh chassis keeps the sleeves fresh across multiple riding sessions — particularly relevant for young riders at training camps or multi-day events where kit washing between sessions may not be possible
3. Youth-specific sizing provides an appropriate sleeve length and circumference for younger arms, ensuring the slip-on design actually stays in position rather than migrating on a proportionally smaller limb
1. CE Level 1 is the lighter protection standard; young riders in aggressive environments may benefit from higher-tier sleeve protection
2. Interlinked cell protectors in a mesh pocket are the standard Paragon Lite protector architecture rather than the more sophisticated Nucleon Plasma or Nucleon Flex technology used in premium adult protectors
3. At £54.99 for youth sizing, these are priced close to the adult Paragon Lite, which may prompt some buyers to consider the adult version if sizing allows
