Recommend me some bodyarmor

[m.klinge]

Hiya

Well finally I've advanced to the jumping part of landboarding So on Sunday I was out having fun (pic and videos to come soon more on that later) trying some 360 rotations with a grab - it went ok, took some crashed but nothing too bad. When I went home I did some research bodyarmor for my upper body, mainly shoulders and back.

Yesterday I was out again having fun - however this time my session stopped when I hit the ground, got a concussion and a broken collar bone (hence I have more time for some video editing) - it made me think that I really should consider some bodyarmor

So any ideas on which I should go for? I would love not to get my movements restricted too much, and of cause potentially save me another broken collar bone (as that's not really a nice feeling)

I've been looking at the ixs hammer jacket 2012 - but other recommendations are welcome as well.

//M

[Oooo]

Sixsixone at briskites gel pad elbow an shoulders back protector plastic they re gret I'd have one if they made em xxxl fat but only goto xxl buggar

[m.klinge]

Sixsixone at briskites gel pad elbow an shoulders back protector plastic they re gret I'd have one if they made em xxxl fat but only goto xxl buggar

Do you happen to know the model? I'm from Denmark so it's not really an option to buy fra Briskites

//M

[Oooo]

SixSixOne EVO Pressure suit is the model mate have a look on briskites web site briskites.com.au its in there mate you should be able to get it there they are great soft gel that goes hard on impact then back to soft so yep but if you landed hard enough to break you collar bone this may not stop it from happening dont know but give it a go an see what you think

v regards mike

[Chook]

Yeh Wolfie is right, it is very comfortable gear as the gel pads flex until impact.

You hit them with something (like a spanner) and they set instantly.

The only down fall is, you look like a "ninja turtle" and the armour is heavier than the 661 with plastic pads. (Due to the gel filling)

I'm old and fragile so it's always the full deal for me. The suit, knee pads, crash shorts under the jeans, gloves and helmet.

I would not hesitate to purchase this armour its first class.

[m.klinge]

Thanks for the recommendations guys - I'll look into that

To correct myself I'm not expecting any gear would have saved my collar bone yesterday, being dropped om the shoulder/head from 1,5-2 meters most probably would do some damage bodyarmor or not

How about the spine protector, that isn't in the way of the harness? I'm using a waist harness btw

I don't care if I look like a ninja turtle - heck I'll even be fine with a full storm trooper outfit as long as I'm safer than without (I might add that my wife aren't too happy having to hear on my moaning about not being able to kite in the next 1,5-2 months)

//M

[Clive]

The gel armor sounds awesome, how does it go if you hit a sharp object?

Like chook, I'm getting old so need all the protection I can get, I went to a motorbike store for mine, so it's the hard plastic, got heavy duty spine protection, plus usual shoulder pads elbow and forearm, I team that up with kneepads and MX helmet with jaw protection, plus goggles, can go sunnies if I don't expect to get wet, but saltwater in the eyes is a drag.

It's comfortable enough for me but suspect gel would be more so.

As I'm in a buggy I always wear work boots now as has a better heel instep to stay on foot pegs.

Protection looks dorky until you need it then it's priceless.

As you go you learn ( the hard way) about crashes, hopefully experience will mitigate most of them as time goes on.

Whatever system you go for do it for your bodys sake.

As for the harness issue I have a rock climbing harness for mine so anchor point is lower down and doesn't interfere. The waist one ..... It might as armor has a built in kidney belt

Cheers Clive

[andy666]

Those full pressure suits are also bloody hot in summer. I looked at one but then decided to go with sleeveless 661 suit. It's just the back and cheat armour and I then wear some of the 661 forearm guards.

Best option would be to go down to the local motocross store and talk to those guys. It amazing how many different companies there are and the many different styles available

[BobM]

Always include a helmet. Chook is wearing his helmet in the photo. I think the British prefer an open-face helmet so they can yell at each other. My helmet is a full-face.

[JKS]

Sorry to hear about yer breakage Mr Klinge Hope you are not out of action for too long !

I have been using a set of 666 one body armour for about 3 years now. Not the gel suit, mine is the more basic style of solid plastic pads where appropriate. Very comfortable to wear with a seat harness in pretty much any buggy I have ridden. Well ventilated and adjustable.

To get 'the right fit' I put my buggy in the back of my ute and drove to numerous MX shops. Tried on the suit .... hopped in the buggy ... found the right fit.

The protection to the knees / elbows / chest .... awesome .... lets say you feel armour plated

The protection offered to the spine is more directed/suited to being dragged or landing flat on your back as opposed to landing on your tail bone.

Long term I have noticed the lighter areas of mesh/fabric are starting to stretch/weaken (moral of the story is don’t be too excited when you put the suit on before a session ... take your time and fit it carefully)

The zipper is also suffering from corrosion and will soon need replacement.

I would recommend buying a suit.

I would buy one again.

I know it's a long video .... but check out old mate at 10 mins 45 secs.

He knows

Marty

[Chook]

As for the sharps protection, the gel pads are covered with a sort of very heavy canvas.

I use an Ozone XC harness (waist with leg straps) and the armour is fine with it. In the photo back up the forum, you can see that there isn't any kidney belt on this armour. The breast plate is fairly high and doesn’t foul or ride up and choke you while in the bug.

The spine protector is just the right length to be comfortable with the harness (even with my plastic seat with its hard shell)

I wish I had this gear before I broke a tendon in my right shoulder in an OBE. I'm not sure it would have stopped this happening, but would have spread the load of the impact and helped I reckon. I got pulled sideways into a seaweed bank at 60kmh and stopped dead and got plucked out over the side and landed on my shoulder in 100mm of seaweed which didn't let me slide at all. Sounded like a bit of carpet tearing.

The cost of this armour, only equated to the cost of the scans to my shoulder. That’s without the pain, 3 months out of the buggy and sometime in the future the reconstruction.

You won't find this old chook without it on, while in the buggy.

[SoutherlyBuster]

Shoulder injury, bugger. That hurts. I came off on my landboard during a fast down hill run (no kite) when the board decided to do a speed wobble (flat tire). Direct hit on my shoulder, had no armour. Fortunately I did not break my collar bone. I then got an armour suite, not the gell type but just the plastic shell variety, has the elbow and should pads, plus the armidillow style back protector. I got mine second hand at a bargain price (thanks Spartan). As the others said, these suites are hot in summer. Most of my downhill runs are in Winter so the extra insulation doesn't bother me then.

You may have to remove some of the lower or upper back plates if they get in the road.

I assume you were wearing a helmet other wise you wouldn't be here to tell the story.

Edit: Ok 306's, nevered tried those, but can see how some bad injuries can result if they go wrong. Perhaps trying them out on the water first where the landings are not so harsh when it goes pair shaped might be a better approach.

So what caused the misshap? Was it just nailing the 360 or was bad wind at play?

Hope you get well soon.

Regards,

Norman.

[m.klinge]

Those full pressure suits are also bloody hot in summer. I looked at one but then decided to go with sleeveless 661 suit. It's just the back and cheat armour and I then wear some of the 661 forearm guards.

Best option would be to go down to the local motocross store and talk to those guys. It amazing how many different companies there are and the many different styles available

That's a valid point - I did think of going for a shortsleeved, but then again the summer in Denmark isn't really overly hot (25 degree Celsius at best)

Yes I will do that - the only problem is that it's very overpriced often - don't get me wrong no price is too high when it comes to safety, I just don't like to pay more than I should

//M

[m.klinge]

Always include a helmet. Chook is wearing his helmet in the photo. I think the British prefer an open-face helmet so they can yell at each other. My helmet is a full-face.

I never kite without a helmet - if I did that the other day I pretty sure the result would have been a lot grimmer. Well for freestyle I tend to use my pro ace (bought for kitesurfing) as its lighter and doesn't restrict my vision. When I do some distance runs I often use my full face scrub helmet.

On top of that I use kneepads, leather gloves and hillbilly crash shots

//M

[m.klinge]

Sorry to hear about yer breakage Mr Klinge Hope you are not out of action for too long !

I have been using a set of 666 one body armour for about 3 years now. Not the gel suit, mine is the more basic style of solid plastic pads where appropriate. Very comfortable to wear with a seat harness in pretty much any buggy I have ridden. Well ventilated and adjustable.

To get 'the right fit' I put my buggy in the back of my ute and drove to numerous MX shops. Tried on the suit .... hopped in the buggy ... found the right fit.

The protection to the knees / elbows / chest .... awesome .... lets say you feel armour plated

The protection offered to the spine is more directed/suited to being dragged or landing flat on your back as opposed to landing on your tail bone.

Long term I have noticed the lighter areas of mesh/fabric are starting to stretch/weaken (moral of the story is don’t be too excited when you put the suit on before a session ... take your time and fit it carefully)

The zipper is also suffering from corrosion and will soon need replacement.

I would recommend buying a suit.

I would buy one again.

I know it's a long video .... but check out old mate at 10 mins 45 secs.

He knows

Marty

Well it's 1,5 - 2 months if im lucky, so need to find myself a new hobby I the meantime

The backplate don't have to protect the tailbone as I'm using crash shorts for that purpose but on the other hand I don't want it to be too restricting when doing freestyle

//M

[m.klinge]

Shoulder injury, bugger. That hurts. I came off on my landboard during a fast down hill run (no kite) when the board decided to do a speed wobble (flat tire). Direct hit on my shoulder, had no armour. Fortunately I did not break my collar bone. I then got an armour suite, not the gell type but just the plastic shell variety, has the elbow and should pads, plus the armidillow style back protector. I got mine second hand at a bargain price (thanks Spartan). As the others said, these suites are hot in summer. Most of my downhill runs are in Winter so the extra insulation doesn't bother me then.

You may have to remove some of the lower or upper back plates if they get in the road.

I assume you were wearing a helmet other wise you wouldn't be here to tell the story.

Edit: Ok 306's, nevered tried those, but can see how some bad injuries can result if they go wrong. Perhaps trying them out on the water first where the landings are not so harsh when it goes pair shaped might be a better approach.

So what caused the misshap? Was it just nailing the 360 or was bad wind at play?

Hope you get well soon.

Regards,

Norman.

Hi Norman

Yea I followed your threat about body armour and saw Spartans old one

Your not being harsh when telling me to practice landings more - your spot on, however that tends to require being in the air

Well I can't remember anything from when it happened - in fact just after it happened I couldn't tell the day, date or the year, and took me long to remembers my wife phone number. But I very very very vaguely remember that my chicken loop unhooked accidentally (Mind you the wind was around 8 ms onmy 12 matrixx), while I was practicing 360 rotations with a grab I couldn't hold the bar in one hand, so I fell to the earth like a stone (from in between 1,5 and 2 meters) presumably landed on my shoulder and head

I'm I good mood though - it's a calculated risk of my hobby to break something, but I would love to lower the ration of trips to IR

Everybody tanks for posting I'll look into all of your suggestions

//M

[DJ_Sylk]

Have a look at Dianese dirt bike amour. Dianese have been top of the line for years in motorcycle racing.

[Oooo]

Looks good back maybe a bit long but if it can be shortened then will be great and as you say it is a good brand for sure I've heard and used it before too go for it mate

[SoutherlyBuster]

Just look carefully if your shoulders get protected. When you have a buster on the shoulders it's not the side of the shoulders that get the impact it is the top of the shoulder that get the impact.

[m.klinge]

So I've been looking around the web for different solutions and found this one: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=68525

It uses the kind of gel/foam just as the 661 suit, it even seems like it uses it for the back protector, I figure it would make it more flexible while still offering decent protection.I like the fact that the back protector isn't as long - hopefully it won't conflict with my waist harness (I'm not trading that for a seat ) I havnt been able to find any review of it yet. It's priced fairly equal to the 661.

What do you guys think?

//M

[Oooo]

looks good mate and as it shows on the back i like it will be great for the bug i recon spend the money !!!!!!

[andy666]

That nuke suit looks good. The back plate doesn't look too bulky and is removable if it does cause any problems