it's become aparent to me that i should get, rather i do need, some body armor.
so my first dumb question of the day: is there a large difference between moto armor and mtb armor?
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it's become aparent to me that i should get, rather i do need, some body armor.
so my first dumb question of the day: is there a large difference between moto armor and mtb armor?
It depends on the armor. Sometimes moto knee guards don't have good straps on the knees because they figure you're wearing them under full pants. Mostly you've just got to try stuff on and see if it fits you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynx
If you are talking upper body armor, there are lots of options. AG hit it right when saying just try stuff on and see what fits best. Dianese makes some rad gear, but a bit pricey.
As far as upper body gear goes, lots of people like full pressure suits, but I find them too hot and prefer a set of arm/elbow pads and one of these:
http://www.sixsixone.com/images/stor...ct/6431-02.jpg
I have a 661 pressure suit size small if you want it. I wore it a few times skiing before I realized that its way overkill for that. I promise it doesn't stink. $50
word. well i found i have a "hook up" of sorts for troy lee designs and a couple others, which is why i asked about the moto. i'm thinking i should just get some elbow/forearm and knee/shin guards right now.
TLD makes MTB specific armor. You can go check it out in person at Go-Ride.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynx
will that fit me?Quote:
Originally Posted by leroy jenkins
5"10 and #155?
The problems i´ve noticed when riding with rigid-chest-plate-moto-armours is that you get very restricted arm positions with them.
I.A. the motos are designed for wider arm stances and when you ride mtb, especially technical trails you move your upper body/arms a lot, the rigidier upper harness is quite a bitch.
There are relatively good moto designs, but the MTB special armours that i have ridden with, have all been way better to wear.
Especially Daineses.
They are the shiznizz.
But if you end up with a moto anyway,take your bike with you and try all possible positions (no pun intended) before taking it home.
I just got the TLD upper body armor (Descender) - it ROCKS. If you've got a hookup, I'd certainly recommend that you go for that.
Make sure you get the right size though - one size too big and the arms are WAY too long and thus the pads aren't in the right place. I went Md/Lg, and it's a great fit.
I'm 5 9 and about 140, and its the tiniest bit big on me, so it would probably fit you like a glove.Quote:
Originally Posted by mntlion
EVS has a few options that seem to work well with MTB. I have a full suit that isn't too bulky. But, as stated, it can get hot riding up. I usually just wear elbow/forearm and Knee/shinn when riding the Quarry trail because I'm fat and slow going up. I also breathe easier without the EVS suit. But, when coming down I always miss having the shoulder protection. I have messed up both shoulders in other sports and having them protected is a confidence booster. With some more cash I may look into getting a short sleeved suit and the just wearing my elbow/forearm pads that breathe better.
http://media.newschoolers.com/upload...20(Medium).jpg
This is my EVS suit that I picked up at a garage sale for ONE DOLLAR! Yes that was a good buy. Anyway, not too bulky - great for coming down. they make this same one with out the kidney belt. You can also get it short sleeved. Try ebay.
They are really big. I'm 6'2" and about 190, still have some winter blubber and a medium fits pretty big on me.Quote:
Originally Posted by mntlion
:eek:
hummm,, not sure on the size now.......
I'm 5'10", 170 and wear a med. 661 pressure suit, fits perfectly.
SLS you have 15-20 pounds on me. I think I need a small same as L J.
damn
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Originally Posted by powder4breakfast
sweet pose.
Your gold bling on the bike, with the blingy shades, in the total whitebread family neighborhood. steezy.
core.
Hmmm, now I just feel sheepish for having posted that silly pic. I was riding to my house in Sandy after a Quarry trail session in the rain and mudd. I happened to stop at mommy's house along the way(she lives just below the mouth of the canyon) for a drink and she snapped the pic. I should be careful in the future to make sure my pics are taken in the correct atmosphere without any posing. However, the nice pose allows for Lynx to see the armor better. And, not sure why my glasses look so wild. They are clear yellow lenses for my smith pivots.Quote:
Originally Posted by ANON-505
I've been waiting on the 661 core saver to get released. I've tried on a few different pressure suits, and I think I'd rather have the option of taking off forearm and elbow guards. That being said, I need to find some shin guards this week before I go up to Keystone on the big bike.
Just got a pair of 661 ricochet shin gaurds. A bit spendy but they seem awesome. I've got short fat stumpy legs, and they fit, which was the hard thing.
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Originally Posted by leroy jenkins
I'lll go for it if you still have it...
Seconds...Quote:
Originally Posted by mntlion
rockgardn's new flak jacket (the equivalent of a pressure suit) features removable elbow/fore arm pads that can be worn sperately or with the jacket.Quote:
Originally Posted by grskier
dainese definitely makes the coolest (air-wise) pimpiest body armor (and are the only company to use a bomber metal honeycomb design in the back plating. everyone else just uses plastic armadillo style guards), but they are way expensive. they are also designed specifically for racing and feature slightly softer plastic, which doesn't hold up to the same abuse as 661 or rockgardn. I have cracked two shoulder cups of theirs - though in fairness they did their job very, very well.
I never DH without a full upper body suit, but i crash a fair amount and think being hot beats being broken. AG is right. you should go to a store and try the products in question on because every brand fits a bit differently and you want the right fit here.
I just got me new 661 pro suit (or seomthing like that) in the mail. Its lighter than the other pressure suits, looks more like Dianese, but I think the mesh is a bit burlier. I am stoked. It should be a lot cooler than the old pressure suit and Rock gardn flak jacket I've owned before.
New Hurricane Flight helmet (DOT- woohoo!) and Cedric gloves and wrist wrap to protect my damaged paw were in the box delivered by the brown Santa too. Getting new armor is fun, but I get a little tweaked thinking about the first time it'll be put to use.
Lynx, good call with the TLD....I really like that stuff, esp the low-pro softer knee pads, but I am hooked with 661 so I have to run their stuff. I may have to run those knee pads though...I think they'd be great for super D.
Pow4breakie, I'm all for pads..believe me....but on the Quarry trail?! That is one of the busiest trails in the Wasatch...you shouldn't even be going fast enough to worry about crashing on that thing. It doesn't give a very good impression to the non-biking masses. Its a good early season climb for some fitness, but rallying down that trail is wack.