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Other/Off-Topic => Riding Gear => Topic started by: Busby on September 16, 2008, 05:21:55 PM

Title: Chest Protector, Back Protector Or Pack
Post by: Busby on September 16, 2008, 05:21:55 PM

guys in your personal opinions is it worth buying a spine protector or just get good chest armour and wear a kidney pack, Or is a presure suit a better option like the 661 ?

I have a thor chest protector (quadrant) but was just wondering what you guys would recommend.

Thanks  :thumbs:

Title: Re: Chest Protector, Back Protector Or Pack
Post by: Colorado700R on September 17, 2008, 08:03:37 AM

I love my 661 pressure suit, and I fall a lot   :rofl:

Title: Re: Chest Protector, Back Protector Or Pack
Post by: fire raptor on September 19, 2008, 03:32:08 PM

The one piece suits like the 661 are easy on easy off. I have one and love it. The one draw back is with the turtle back shell for the spine if you wear a tool belt or water belt around your waist it will slide down on your butt. I now carry my tools and water bottles in my back pack. This is not a problem for a day ride but if you pack for multiple day rides the weight factor gets with the added stuff in your pack can really be felt.

Title: Re: Chest Protector, Back Protector Or Pack
Post by: kyledvor61 on September 19, 2008, 03:55:32 PM

I got my Fox Airframe in today and its pretty sweet. appears to have a nice amount of padding in the right areas and not too heavy

Title: Re: Chest Protector, Back Protector Or Pack
Post by: exentix on September 19, 2008, 04:34:10 PM

i love my airframe, i say just keep what you have and if your that concerned, get a kidney belt and a leatt brace or something

Title: Re: Chest Protector, Back Protector Or Pack
Post by: Busby on September 21, 2008, 09:35:13 AM

was wondering if the 661 had a kidney belt built into it as I couldnt work it out ?