Armor

Discussion in 'The Adrenaline Factory' started by 92se-r, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. number7s

    number7s number7s

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    i have to throw in roach knee pads, i just bought i pair friday and i already love them. definately worth it. i have big legs so fit has always been trouble but these didnt slide and still breathed. I also rammed them into a nice pointy rock and they took it, well got scratched but saved me from a painful shin
     
  2. jSatch

    jSatch MTBGremmie

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    So....... I seem to fall down a lot and decided to look into this thread for some advice to stop feeding into my orthopedic surgeon's Porsche collection.

    Great advice. May need to update my current pads.

    1) Pressure Suit (AM)
    2) Assault Suit (DH/FR)
    3) my XC pads
     

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  3. gooseaholic

    gooseaholic Active Member

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    I figured this was a good place to insert a " thank you" to Denmo for hooking me up with some good armor at an even better price.
     
  4. FyrFytrRyn

    FyrFytrRyn RTB to a WNL

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    slapshotz and i had a short discussion about this last night. its really about personal preferance. i feel really uncomfortable wearing anything more than a ff helmet. i swear anytime i wear pads i fall.
     
  5. tkblazer

    tkblazer Zack Attack

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    i could have used a chest protector or something like the 661 core saver in mammoth.. i hit a jump and found gary laying on the ground from a crash and i had no option but to land on him :lol: i flew off the bike and i landed on a tree stump... said stump hit my sternum pretty hard and it was sore for at least a few months after that... i am now thinking about getting the 661 core saver since i hate wearing arm armor

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    they also redesigned it to work with neck braces like the Leatt system
     
  6. DownHillPhil

    DownHillPhil Team Rider

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    Yep - Good choice. I will be purchasing an 09 when they have them in stock (Word from 661 is that they'll have them on 12/22)

    I have to figure out the sizing though unfortunately. Might just buy two and return the one that doesn't fit.

     
  7. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    661 Sizing chart

    PRESSURE SUITS - With tape level, measure around the fullest part of the chest, just under the arms and around the shoulder blades.

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  8. DownHillPhil

    DownHillPhil Team Rider

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    fail Nancy! :lol:
     
  9. mfoga

    mfoga Intense Whore

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    Thats only Helmets and Gloves :lol:

    I know finding armor with arms was a PIA. They were either to short, to tight in arms, to big in chest. I ended up trying on just about everything out there before goind with Rock Gardn and removing forearm protection.
     
  10. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    Evo Glove

    I'm waiting for these!!!

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    I fixed it, they cut the gif into several pieces!!! :lol:

    That's why I went with this and use seperate Evo elbow bads.

    TrailStar Chest Protector

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  11. tkblazer

    tkblazer Zack Attack

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    that reminds me of the Legion of Doom/Road Warriors :lol:

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  12. mfoga

    mfoga Intense Whore

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    I ended up with the full body one with the removable forearms. I liked that one too along with the Race Face one. But the full body was best deal so I went with that
     
  13. DownHillPhil

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    Those guys are homos :?: :lol:
     
  14. Abstrakt77

    Abstrakt77 New Member

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    I love my Coresaver. Its extremely comfortable and doesn't seem as restricting as my Assault suit or the Trailstar I had.

    It does lack in major shoulder protection, but thats why its so damn comfortable.
     
  15. tkblazer

    tkblazer Zack Attack

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    thanks for the review... i normally don't even wear armor, but its nice to have when you are going fast..
     
  16. ODB

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    That's not armor. THIS is:
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  17. RazoR

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    Toby if thats Gwar you are ultra hip!
     
  18. ODB

    ODB Team Sting-Ray

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    It is, and I know I'm not. :)
     
  19. RazoR

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    ok your not, well lets not forget Ms Hymen and some chest protection...

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  20. 2wheel_lee

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    I figured out how to ride a bike without crashing much. As a result, I never learned to crash, and when I crash, I usually end up at the hospital.

    Now I wear one of the CTi wrist braces, and I will soon be getting one of the Leatt neck braces (standard Club model, not the carbon one shown. I've already fractured my neck once, and don't want to do that again!
     

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