beanz Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Elbow guards, used, abused, work!helmet gloves kneepads goggles. Pack full of water that I'm convinced is a back Protector. The best body armor of all is an acute knowledge of your own limits.I don't **** around. If I can't work, I'm not getting paid. Usual getup is a BrandX Suit from CRC along with IXS Hammer Knee/Shin combo. Fullface is some carbon jobby, can't remember which, but it's fugly. No one will make fun of you for wearing too much armour. Unless you're commuting with a fullface, then I'll laugh at you. Thanks for the opinions. Elbow and knee for sure. For the riding I think I'm going to be doing I definitely don't want a full exoskeleton, but some lightweight body protection might be confidence inspiring. Something like the gform one, but there probably are better options with a bit more coverage. The pads just look a bit small. Maybe I'll just check when I get there. It's not like the shops there won't sell the stuff.
Hog_ Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 The way I see it, if you're doing the DH courses, you need elbows, back, knees as a minimum, but when you're wearing elbows and back you may as well go for a full upper body suit - easier to get into, and less chance you'll forget one of the pads at home.
Guest Omega Man Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 If you can deal with the terrible techno. This is us in just over a week's time http://www.pinkbike.com/video/371150/
NicoBoshoff Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 What is with that specific genre of dubstep/house crap that seems to be common to Morzine edits???
Hog_ Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Posted by Bikeradar just now: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-trip-to-the-alps-22587/ capediver 1
Guest Omega Man Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Looks Like I wasn't allowed to share that. Edited July 21, 2014 by Omega Man gummibear 1
patches Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Head: http://www.probikeshop.com/images/products2/163/76608/76608-troy-lee-designs-casque-d3-compo-stinger-jaune-20122.jpgShoulders: (yes, they do make a unicorn-vomit coloured jersey to match the lid)http://www.dhresource.com/albu_357057226_00-1.0x0/hot-sale-troy-lee-designs-tld-gp-air-stinger.jpg knees: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51oQQISRrOL._SY300_.jpg and toes: http://blistergearreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/14711_5126-impact-vxi-teamblack-01-web-1397601150.jpg ... and as for the rest of the protective gear I plan to take with: http://bikemarkt-images.mtb-news.net/4/3/5/8/6/1/_/large_leatt-chest-protectors-body-vest_1.jpg http://baboonboards.com/staging/wp-content/uploads/G-Form-Elbow-Pad-2.jpg http://w3.wideopenmag.co.uk/images/Brace-DBX-Comp-white.jpg and for days when I don't want to wear the upper body armour http://www.wigglestatic.com/product-media/5360069215/evoc-EVOC12211-blue-and-white.jpg?w=1000&h=1000&a=7 http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0223/0725/products/liteshield_technology_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1368141632 But yeah, from last time I realized that as nice as it is to be all covered in body armour, when one is doing about 70km/day, it really isn't practical. After half a day with a full impact rig, neck brace and knee guards, I switched to just neck brace, elbow guards, and knee guards. I'm hoping that the Leatt vest is nice and breezy (I'll wear it with a TLD GP Air jersey, which shuold help)... otherwise, it'll be knee guards, full face, and back protector bag for me most days (unless I plan on trying something stupid) Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Hog_ Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 otherwise, it'll be knee guards, full face, and back protector bag for me most days (unless I plan on trying something stupid) That's the thing though... Stuff goes wrong when you're not planning for it. Case in point: A few weeks ago we go to Saalbach for the day. Just over 2 hours in the car to get there. One of the youngsters with us is very fast, very good, but unfortunately also an idiot who decides not to wear his elbow pads/body armour because it's too hot. On the third run of the day he does a lie-down on a rocky corner and smashes his elbow open to the bone. Instead of having lunch and a nice relaxing day further, we spent the afternoon at the hospital before heading back home with him in a cast and in lots of pain. The protector would have saved him from that. I found that wearing a cooling compression shirt under the armour helps with the heat. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) ASK ME WHEN I'M GOING TO FRANCE!!!!! 'koff! (Said in a rage of jealousy) Edited July 21, 2014 by cpt armpies mayhem Grebel 1
banna Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 ASK ME WHEN I'M GOING TO FRANCE!!!!! How about I put my foot up your ass.
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