Flashfozzy Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 I have Knox body armour vest for sale if any one is interested. Purchased a year ago.https://www.planet-knox.com/product/trooper-top-bike-clothing-mtb/ Pm me if interested
Headshot Posted August 5, 2015 Author Posted August 5, 2015 I have Knox body armour vest for sale if any one is interested. Purchased a year ago.https://www.planet-knox.com/product/trooper-top-bike-clothing-mtb/ Pm me if interestedPM sent
Headshot Posted August 12, 2015 Author Posted August 12, 2015 Went for the Leatt Airfit 3df vest. Level 2 Back and front protection and seems very comfy. The armour is in 3 layers - an outer hard plastic and then 2 x foam layers, all perforated for airflow. I think you can probably remove one of the foam layers and still get enough protection for cycling as opposed to moto.
Raydek Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Went for the Leatt Airfit 3df vest. Level 2 Back and front protection and seems very comfy. The armour is in 3 layers - an outer hard plastic and then 2 x foam layers, all perforated for airflow. I think you can probably remove one of the foam layers and still get enough protection for cycling as opposed to moto. Thats cool.. Would like to hear more after some use..
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Went for the Leatt Airfit 3df vest. Level 2 Back and front protection and seems very comfy. The armour is in 3 layers - an outer hard plastic and then 2 x foam layers, all perforated for airflow. I think you can probably remove one of the foam layers and still get enough protection for cycling as opposed to moto.Awesome! As Ray says - post epic ride review, please!!! Now, even more than ever, considering something more than jsut a tee when riding.
BaltazarMarques Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Just seen this now - In case anyone else is looking I have a friend who has a few brand new Leatt items including air fit vests he's looking to move on at very good prices. PM me for details.
Headshot Posted August 12, 2015 Author Posted August 12, 2015 My thinking on the protection is health insurance. The trip is very expensive - the race is long. An injury early on could prevent me finishing or make it a painful experience. A bit of extra weight and sweat will be worth it I think.
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Went for the Leatt Airfit 3df vest. Level 2 Back and front protection and seems very comfy. The armour is in 3 layers - an outer hard plastic and then 2 x foam layers, all perforated for airflow. I think you can probably remove one of the foam layers and still get enough protection for cycling as opposed to moto.Could not agree more. I've been wearing the Airfit in 34deg in France, and yes it's definitely hotter than Duran's invisible shirt and upper body protection, but it did not really bother me that much. The plus is that you could remove the chest protection for Enduro races if you still want some back, shoulder and arm protection. It is obviously 100% compatible with the Leatt neck brace. Something to keep in mind when buying upper body protection.
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 My thinking on the protection is health insurance. The trip is very expensive - the race is long. An injury early on could prevent me finishing or make it a painful experience. A bit of extra weight and sweat will be worth it I think.Yip! Saw an idiot who fell into a river full of rocks....holes in the back, arms and head. Cheap helmet, no upper body protection. He closed down a track for an hour while we had to wait for the Helicopter. Could happen to anybody, but seriously...where is your f*ckng protection?
popcorn_skollie Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 So...its the 3rd time I bruised my ribs. On the same side too. I've seen the doctor. X-rays etc. Just damaged ligaments and cartilage. But man does it hurt. Every sneeze and cough is like a Tyson hook to the torso. I also have to avoid comedies. Laughter means pain. I've been through this before. Sliding across a Tokai rock garden like a batsman desperate to get to his crease, An impromptu love affair with a tree in Paarl and more recently, nestled in the bosom of a Stellenbosch bush. Sadly ambition cannot make up for a lack of talent. But protection can certainly soften the blow. Before I heal up and forget about it (again) I need to get something. I'm leaning towards a padded compression under garment. Something better suited to AM riding than shuttle days. Discreet, light, and ventilated. Anything cumbersome enough to pass for NFL superbowl sundays is going to be a wasted on me. For now anyways. Shuttle days are few and far between and my DH bike needs attention before I can even consider riding it again. I want something for longer outings on my trail bike. Something I can can put on and forget about. Preferably under my shirt. It doesn't have to be bullet proof. Just something that can take the sting out of any impact.
Eddy Gordo Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 EVS - REVO 4 ROOST GUARD http://www.btosports.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/EVS-REVO4_400x425.jpg But ja, if money is no object, then the world is waiting! http://www.dirtrider.com/tests/gear/141_1010_evs_revo_4_hazard_chest_protector_review
Duane_Bosch Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 EVS - REVO 4 ROOST GUARD http://www.btosports.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/EVS-REVO4_400x425.jpg But ja, if money is no object, then the world is waiting! http://www.dirtrider.com/tests/gear/141_1010_evs_revo_4_hazard_chest_protector_reviewWhat's the point of wearing a roost guard on a bicycle? Are your riding buddies so strong they roost you? Surely something with a back protector is more useful?
Tubehunter Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Headshot still owes an actual ride review... Come on bru!
Eddy Gordo Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 What's the point of wearing a roost guard on a bicycle? Are your riding buddies so strong they roost you? Surely something with a back protector is more useful?Hydration bag on the back But then again, I dont know anything about roost and chest protectors
Tubehunter Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 What's the point of wearing a roost guard on a bicycle? Are your riding buddies so strong they roost you? Cos that's all it's gonna protect you from in MTB. The roost guard is a fully moto only piece of protection. Makes no sense for cycling. Your contact points for taking a wipeout in MTB, will be shoulder, arms and the side of your ribs or head\back if its a pure OTB long before you fall chest first into something without trying to tuck in some way!
Eddy Gordo Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Ahhh, I fully understand now. However I have managed on more than one occasion to hit my chest first
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