Padding and body armor

Micheal Artindale said:

I am thinking of doing a bit more extreme trails this year, ones that could
be painful if I fall off or roll.

Regardless of the bike, what all would you suggest? Besides the head(I
already wear a helmet), what are other key areas to protect?

Where would I be able to get the stuff you suggest?

And yes, In my province in Canada, we do have free health care.

Thanks,

Micheal

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I am thinking of doing a bit more extreme trails this year, ones that could
be painful if I fall off or roll.

Regardless of the bike, what all would you suggest? Besides the head(I
already wear a helmet), what are other key areas to protect?

Where would I be able to get the stuff you suggest?

And yes, In my province in Canada, we do have free health care.

Thanks,

Micheal

Dianese is excellent, but...
On a trip to Spain last year I found that their freeride/clip-on leg armour
would move around a lot - making it hard to ride in for any distance.
My friend on the other hand had bought a set of these:
http://tinyurl.com/3vqmd
They're TSG Dalco knee/shin pads.

He had no problem wearing them all day and riding on single-track &
climbing - something a lot of body armour isn't geared for.

Anyway, I bought a set when I returned for DH, and they really are very
good. The lycra grips well and stops downward slippage, whilst the leg
straps add additional securing to avoid movement on a major off - I know
I've tried them out ;o)

For arm armour in Spain I used these:
http://tinyurl.com/5k2y3
Which proved to be a perfect blend of security and ease of use. Definitely a
good compromise if you're planning on doing XC style riding.

As an aside, I use a 661 pressure suit for DH top armour - cheaper than
Dianese, and has saved me a few times. If you're serious about falling off,
then do make sure you get armour with a back protector! And a serious lid!

AndyC

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I don't know what's scarier.......the website, or the fact you *knew*
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MrBonk
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He's world famous.

I suspect this chap is worse...
http://www.pixyland.org/peterpan/
There's an element of creapiness about him.

AndyC

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I saw him on night time, TV Letterman or Kimmel

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Micheal Artindale said:

Regardless of the bike, what all would you suggest? Besides the head(I
already wear a helmet), what are other key areas to protect?

Hehe, you'll have a hard time getting serious answers on this. Personally
I don't wear "armor", but if I were to it'd depend on how I expect I might
crash.

If its a lot of dangerous downhill (especially in rocks), I'd think about
a full-face helmet and maybe shoulderpads (you hear a lot about broken
collarbones). I've seen people wear back plates, which I guess might help
if you're expecting long falls and maybe a stem in the chest.

My shins are all scarred up from contacts with pedals & various parts
during emergency stops in tricky sections...I suppose shin pads could
help. I don't think I've ever landed on a knee, but some wear knee/shin
combos. Personally, I just live with the scars; they're nice tatoos.

The only padding I've ever worn is a neopreme band (actually a small knee
brace) on my elbow/forearms. I tended to land on those a lot. I only used
them for a couple of months; then I learned to crash less.

You can bet that whatever you choose will be very uncomfortable and will
make you look more and more like a Star Wars storm trooper. And if you
ride beyond your control enough, you will eventually be injured regardless
of how well armored you are. BTW, not all injuries heal...

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Micheal Artindale said:

I am thinking of doing a bit more extreme trails this year, ones that

could

Quoted message said:

be painful if I fall off or roll.

Regardless of the bike, what all would you suggest? Besides the

head(I

Quoted message said:

already wear a helmet), what are other key areas to protect?

Where would I be able to get the stuff you suggest?

And yes, In my province in Canada, we do have free health care.

Thanks,

Micheal

I'm not doing dewd drops or anything, but after years of bashing my
knees and shins ugly I started using some old Hammer neoprene shin/knee
pads. They do a decent job, though I think I schvitz out several pounds
through my ankles. During the winter they're great.

/s

I don't think I'm comfortable with that image...

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They do a decent job, though I think I schvitz out several pounds
through my ankles.

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I suspect this chap is worse...
http://www.pixyland.org/peterpan/
There's an element of creapiness about him.

AndyC

Now *that* is truly scary!

First Micheal Jackson, then Biker Fox and now Flaming Green Fruitcake...
damn, what the hell is going on?!?! All of their parents should be
incarcerated, immediately. I don't care if there are responsible for
this or not, just take them out of circulation.

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I suspect this chap is worse...
http://www.pixyland.org/peterpan/
There's an element of creapiness about him.

AndyC

Now *that* is truly scary!

First Micheal Jackson, then Biker Fox and now Flaming Green Fruitcake...
damn, what the hell is going on?!?! All of their parents should be
incarcerated, immediately. I don't care if there are responsible for this
or not, just take them out of circulation.

--
Slack

Indeed it is worrying!

Still, the way I see it, I can be as whacked out strange as I like (read
"wear an offensive t-shirt"😉 and there'll always be someone more fruitcake
nut job weird than me, somewhere in the world!
Marvellous.

AndyC

hmm well im mainly a cross country rider...but the trails can get extremely dangerous so i bought my self some leg protection as there the most important part as far as riding is consernd...and there just some cheap 20 dollar 661 knee/and shin guards...but yeah they work great...they dont move or anything just they can get a lil stiff wen riding but i dont excpect them to be perfect as they were cheap...id recammend looking at the for startrs...and long sleeve shirt works for most arm cuts from plants...cuz usually a rock doesnt tear up your arm but ur legs instead...and some good gloves with a good helmet and you should be fine...all i have to say is be aware of were your riding excpect to fall everywere you go so you know what to do and wat direction to roll off to if you do...and youl be fine...just go out and have fun!

~Scott

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He's world famous.

I suspect this chap is worse...
http://www.pixyland.org/peterpan/
There's an element of creapiness about him.

AndyC

*shudder*

Yes, I've seen that website before, but it still provoked an
'Oh.....my.....god' from me.

It takes a *very* secure man to been seen in public in skin-tight, lime
green spandex and a Bee Gee's wig.

MrBonk
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Yes, encase yourself in molded thermoplastic to enhance your communion
with nature.

JD

The preferred method is to kiss a damn tree - HTH, HAVVND.

Shaun aRe

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I don't know what's scarier.......the website, or the fact you *knew*
about it (and admitted it!)......:-)

MrBonk
www.mrbonk.com

He's world famous.

I suspect this chap is worse...
http://www.pixyland.org/peterpan/
There's an element of creapiness about him.

AndyC

LMMFAO! Ok, that's... bad, heheheheh... very bad...

Shaun aRe - He's got the shade of green all wrong FFS!

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It takes a *very* secure man to been seen in public in skin-tight, lime
green spandex and a Bee Gee's wig.

Why thank you! ',;~}~

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GWood said:

I don't think I'm comfortable with that image...

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They do a decent job, though I think I schvitz out several pounds
through my ankles.

Then you should consider yourself fortunate that I can't find photos
from the 2000 Mt. Snow Nekkid Crit.

/s

On 2005-04-13, Micheal Artindale penned:

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I am thinking of doing a bit more extreme trails this year, ones
that could be painful if I fall off or roll.

Regardless of the bike, what all would you suggest? Besides the
head(I already wear a helmet), what are other key areas to protect?

Almost every trail I ride could be painful if I fall or roll off, and
I haven't even been riding for two years ... so I wonder if your
definition of "painful" is different than mine. Are you worried about
body parts breaking/shattering/hemmoraging, or are you just worried
about some nicks and scrapes?

Maybe you should go check out the trails you're talking about and see
what other people are wearing. That will probably give you a better
idea than asking here.

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monique

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On 2005-04-13, Micheal Artindale penned:

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I am thinking of doing a bit more extreme trails this year, ones
that could be painful if I fall off or roll.

Regardless of the bike, what all would you suggest? Besides the
head(I already wear a helmet), what are other key areas to protect?

Almost every trail I ride could be painful if I fall or roll off, and
I haven't even been riding for two years ... so I wonder if your
definition of "painful" is different than mine. Are you worried about
body parts breaking/shattering/hemmoraging, or are you just worried
about some nicks and scrapes?

Broken bones are what I want to avoid.... i have many nicks and scratches...

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Maybe you should go check out the trails you're talking about and see
what other people are wearing. That will probably give you a better
idea than asking here.

Most wear what i currently wear, clothes. I just want to not have to walk
certain areas for fear of crashing into solid granite.

Micheal