RiderX Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 If you need gear for Downhill then I seriously recommend getting a full body armour suit rather than only armpads. The shoulder pads alone gets "used" a lot and im sure it has prevented me from getting injured a couple of times now. If you get a long sleeve one then u wont need to buy arm/elbow protection seperately. Get one with a removable back protector so you can use it with a camelback if you need to. It will cools the thing down a lot. Both the Thor Impact rig and 661 Vapor suit allows for the back protector to be removed.
Super_mil Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 geesh! those i-Mas specials are awesome! Can one buy online and get delivered to JHB... or do i have to wait until you go down there again? They do do online orders and I think charge R40 for postage.I've had issues in the past of them not replying to e-mails & not answering their phone Let me know if you manage to place an order.
patches Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 They do do online orders and I think charge R40 for postage.I've had issues in the past of them not replying to e-mails & not answering their phone Let me know if you manage to place an order. I'm thinking some kits for france! I don't have enough DH kits for the trip, and I can't be cruising around in t-shirt and baggies like I do here
Guest Omega Man Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 I'm thinking some kits for france! I don't have enough DH kits for the trip, and I can't be cruising around in t-shirt and baggies like I do here Why not? Haha. You can get over there. It's not cheap but if you factor in the duty and postage it's cheaper than here. And you get to try the stuff on. And there's loads of variety. And you'll see brands that we never see here. like Sombrio and Kenny.
Super_mil Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 We can get Kenny stuff here http://www.kenny-racing.co.za/?cat=59
Unclerico Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Why not? Haha. You can get over there. It's not cheap but if you factor in the duty and postage it's cheaper than here. And you get to try the stuff on. And there's loads of variety. And you'll see brands that we never see here. like Sombrio and Kenny.duanes got span cash
Grebel Posted June 29, 2012 Author Posted June 29, 2012 Grebel... if you know how the Race Face stuff fits... here's a good local online option for bargain gear http://www.cyclesafr...protection.html So I oredered my pads on Wednesday afternoon and they arrived on Thursday Decided to go for the knee-shin pads after seeing the damage caused by only wearing knee pads.... Bought these Raceface elbow and knee/shin pads (Black with the blue logo for both): http://www.cyclesafrica.co.za/shop/images/detailed/0/FRArm_brown_black13082718714dfaa4ff8172e.jpg http://www.cyclesafrica.co.za/shop/images/detailed/0/FRLeg_blackBlue13082698014dfa9ce983d1f.jpg Looking forward to trying them on the bike! patches 1
Grebel Posted June 29, 2012 Author Posted June 29, 2012 Nice Grebel! Very nice! Thanks patches! I am hoping to add to the collection and hopefully see exactly where the limits of my trail bike are.... until I can get my hands on a DH steed!
nigelhicks Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks patches! I am hoping to add to the collection and hopefully see exactly where the limits of my trail bike are.... until I can get my hands on a DH steed! We are riding Giba tomorrow if you are keen - i can bring the wheeler for you ... then you can try out your pads and the track and patches fork!
Grebel Posted June 29, 2012 Author Posted June 29, 2012 We are riding Giba tomorrow if you are keen - i can bring the wheeler for you ... then you can try out your pads and the track and patches fork! Thanks Nige. I am not sure about tomorrow. There are some family plans for tomorrow. I might be joining the Philogenes on Sunday afternoon though... Will do a few sighting runs on the Mongoose just to get the feel for the track. I won't have all the gear either. Might borrow an MX lid from Mark. I'm a little bit concerned about the part after the Quarry table top... We battled to walk down there after the last race...
Chris Willemse Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 Check www.cwcycles.co.za or PM jnr for some great deals
Gravity-Life Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 Grebel - I will be at Giba tomorrow and Sunday for my sons BMX Nationals. I will take your shirt and goggles. Come see me in the pits and i will give them to you.
Grebel Posted June 29, 2012 Author Posted June 29, 2012 Grebel - I will be at Giba tomorrow and Sunday for my sons BMX Nationals. I will take your shirt and goggles. Come see me in the pits and i will give them to you. Thanks! I will see you there probably on Sunday.
dman2 Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 Why not? Haha. You can get over there. It's not cheap but if you factor in the duty and postage it's cheaper than here. And you get to try the stuff on. And there's loads of variety. And you'll see brands that we never see here. like Sombrio and Kenny. Or you can hire it!
Guest Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Just in!! The all ne Leatt AirFlex Knee & Elbow Guard protection is here and available.Is a good fit AirFlex Knee - R975inclAirFlex Elbow - R799inclPM me pleaseAll other Leatt protective MTB gear is also on offerlike the 3DF Knee / Elbow seriesLeatt HydrationThe all new Leatt Fullface (be available real soon)Leatt Gloves (be available real soon)
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