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IVe found both weight for Scott softcon air (level1 - 720g) and softcon hybrid pro (level 2 - 1.1 kg). Even if the look seems identical, the build and materials seems very différent. I’ll go on hybrid pro based on your feedback, even if its hotter that air version in Summer, being better protected the entire year is a must.

As you're in NotSpain, there are similar products to the Scott Offcon by Ekoi and Racer 1927 which are worth looking at.

You have some super good points there. I was talking with a keen shuttler (uplifts) and he recommended TLD zip up body armour. Though its an old design it does cover/protect the sides of your ribs. I don't know about how low down your back it goes. The design is similar to the Aplinestars a-10 V2. But this is a moto design body armour. I agree it seems to be hard to get MTB body armour with full length back protection. I had thought of using my Thor armour with a LEATT moto kidney belt. The moto options are likely...

As an alternative, you can get a D3O back protector for a moto jacket and stuff it in a camelback.

Yeah, it is weird how full length back protection has really disappeared from the market. Dainese used to be the best at it, with their articulating plates and kidney belt to secure it all, but there were several other companies that sort of copied their design for a while (like the 661 Pressure Suit). The Dainese website sucks so much now that they don't even show rear views of the bike torso protection, but when I went and searched out rear views on various dealer websites, they all seem to end in the upper lumbar region now. They do still...

I like my TLD Rockfight hard shell chest protector, I haven't really crashed a ton in it so I can't speak to the protection for ribs and whatnot but it seems pretty darn sturdy compared to what's out there. I only really wear it for shuttle laps or bike park stuff though.

I've recently been using a 100% Tarka short sleeve protector. Level 2 back protector which consists of two pieces with removable smaller lower extension, seems to have good coverage. Level 1 chest protector also has good coverage on the front but not much for the ribs area. I've broken ribs in the park before and I don't think the Tarka would have helped in that case either unfortunately as there is no side protection. The shoulder pads are decently thick and well-placed for riding. All pads were removable for washing, it's easy to zip up, and fit well. I found...

Just throwing out an acedotal. I wear the 100% Vest for park and sketchy days. Its very comfy, but I normally wear a superlight merino base layer under it and t shirt over the top. I have took one big slam in it. No major injuries so I guess it did the job.

I guess it does get a bit warm but it is not huge, and all things that cover you get warm in hot climates, chest sweat is nicer than back sweat i guess Might seem like a kook thing to do but pretty much everyone uses these on the outside of the shirt, or if sponsored, on the outside of a baselayer with their jersey on top.

I live in Sweden which is POC land, but pretty much everyone has the POC system torso. If you go to a enduro race, or a group ride I would estimate they outnumber all others combined by 2:1. I have had mine since they came out like 6 years ago. Except for the straps they are all Visco elastic foam, so they never needs washing, they never get stinky, they are the most breathable upper body protection I have seen. They are comfortable to wear and it is one of those pieces you never go "Its so hot today and...

FWIW I have been running this when I know I will probably make bad decisions. Only done 2-3 hours of pedaling in it in medium temps but it works great under a light layer. 661 might be bankrupt now so take it with a grain of salt. https://sixsixone.com/products/evo-compression-jacket-short-sleeve-black

I've been using the TLD Stage Ghost for a year now (it can be had with or without shoulder protection). I find it incredibly comfortable, although the zipper is a little annoying. But I do feel the coverage it's given me in crashes has been phenomenal! It might not be enough rib coverage for you though

Glad they were of some help. I think the Softcon air will be good too!