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[Closed] Lightweight body armour:Any experiences?

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I'm fed up with uncomfortable, bulky body armour and considering either of these.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=72484
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=68912

Does anyone own these or have any experience of them? Obviously they offer less protection than a pressure suit or similar, but better than not wearing any I would think?! I'm also interested to know how they size up? I usually wear a size L pro pressure suit.


 
Posted : 16/08/2012 8:04 am
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what are you wearing it for, looks good for pedalling unless it's warm.


 
Posted : 16/08/2012 8:09 am
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g-form knee and elbow pads brilliant


 
Posted : 16/08/2012 8:11 am
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I only use armour for DH and then only on rocky tracks. Last week I did a couple of days at Antur Ffestiniog which is just rock and then a couple of days uplift which is also rocky. No crashes, but I sweated like hell on the uplifts.


 
Posted : 16/08/2012 8:16 am
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no spine protection on those but this looks nice, but pricier

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bluegrass/grizzly-d3o-back-shoulder-protector-tee-ec039456


 
Posted : 16/08/2012 8:27 am