Protection

[RB]

Hi

 

At the moment I have some knee and elbo pads with a skid lid! and gloves but I really do not feel that well padded up for the job especially with 2 recent crashes! what do people think to this

 

http://www.snowandrock.com/products/image_popup.asp?product_sku=EDIED

 

What I would like is full on Full Body Armour! any suggestions! or can this be mixed with some shorts etc

[Evertone]

I use a Dainese setup similar to that but a different model (with diagonal chest zip) and Dainese crash shorts (originally bought for snowboarding), Both quite effective although I did get a nasty bruise on my hip recently despite wearing the shorts. I often use the back protector seperately with seperate elbow pads as the whole suit can be a bit OTT when the wind is relatively low.

 

Can get a bit hot in the summer but in the winter they are very comfortable.

 

Tony

[Elliot]

i think te padding is a bit of overkill to be perfectlt honest.helmet and pads is more than enough.I dont even wear that which i no i probably should.You have just got to learn how to fall.I play lots of rugby so thats why i dont feel the need to pad up as when i fall i jus roll over and regain my feet in one swift motion.Its a brilliant skill learning how to bail!But if you feel you need that sort of padding go for it with some ATB shorts!

[Evertone]

think te padding is a bit of overkill to be perfectlt honest.helmet and pads is more than enough

When you've got damaged discs in your spine its not! Back protectors are essential imho. I know someone who broke their spine from a kiting accident.

[Kitedeck Kid]

get this seasons scrub body armour, (not the old camping mat stuff) Forearmpads, elbows, biceps, shoulders chest an back like that dianese stuff.nice and light and not to hot to ride in, i got sum this weekind and it took sum serious nocks as well, and i'm in 1 piece. £65 i think from kitedeck pimp www.waspdirect.com tell him filippo sent u