Dirt bike recommendations?

[bosslady]

Ok more questions I don't understand the deal with body armour? As in like pressure suits or chest protectors and shit? I'm going to Australia next week so thought I might try these Guys http://shop.peterstevens.com.au/200_..._Armour/pl.php

[Ocean1]

Ok more questions I don't understand the deal with body armour?

Me neither.

Worlds full of f'k'n blouses.

[bosslady]

Me neither.

Worlds full of f'k'n blouses.

Yea and I certainly don't have a chest worth protecting anyway, Seriously..

[oneofsix]

Yea and I certainly don't have a chest worth protecting anyway, Seriously..

Do you mean chest or breast? I thought chest protectors were about the ribs and internals, not the cuddlies.

[bosslady]

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Do you mean chest or breast? I thought chest protectors were about the ribs and internals, not the cuddlies.

Tongue in cheek....

[nzspokes]

I use a suit. Wouldnt be with out it. I need to be fit for work the next day. Saved me many times already.

[BoristheBiter]

Yea and I certainly don't have a chest worth protecting anyway, Seriously..

At desert storm I copped a fist size rock in the side of my armour. left a nice bruise. would hate to think what it would have felt like without armor on. I guess it comes down to me being ATGATT.

As for the difference i guess it comes down to personal preference. I like amour as it lets air though and have more padding in the shoulders and that is what a fall on most.

I have tried on pressure suits but the forearms are always to tight and the elbow/forearm protectors stick out.
If i had to choose one it would be the fox titan or the alpine stars, but again presonal preferance.

You will love Peter Stevens,. last time we were there (motogp) we spent hours and $$$$$$$.

[bosslady]

At desert storm I copped a fist size rock in the side of my armour. left a nice bruise. would hate to think what it would have felt like without armor on. I guess it comes down to me being ATGATT.

As for the difference i guess it comes down to personal preference. I like amour as it lets air though and have more padding in the shoulders and that is what a fall on most.

I have tried on pressure suits but the forearms are always to tight and the elbow/forearm protectors stick out.
If i had to choose one it would be the fox titan or the alpine stars, but again presonal preferance.

You will love Peter Stevens,. last time we were there (motogp) we spent hours and $$$$$$$.

I thought the done thing was to wear both? I'm so confused... I don't understand what a pressure suit is for anyway?

[leathel]

Depends on the pace you ride and how tight you ride with other bikes.... as pile ups its handy to have.

At the speed you will be riding ATM you are not that likely to break bones just bruise.

They are there for when you cartwheel the bike and get a bar or lever in the chest etc

While I think the knee protectors are probably worth getting braces aren't at your pace, Braces are more for MX riders as the ruff ruts at pace are bloody hard on your knees .... And braces take the pressure of the knees a bit, std protectors just spread the load on impact to lessen the hurt.

This weekend can be a gentle hill ride or if you get confident enough can be some serious hill climbing. You shouldn't be getting tangled in other bikes, It wont be a skid fest as its farm land and grass is money..... Not saying you have to go easy...its not a dig ruts doing roosters ride

My brother and his kids will have all the gear wear and I will have F/all. So you wont feel out of place either way :P

[Ocean1]

I don't understand what a pressure suit is for anyway?

It's a ballistic nylon shirt, the sole purpose of which is to position the attached armour. Some incorporate a kidney belt. You can get wimmens versions.

And they're still too bloody hot.

[BoristheBiter]

I thought the done thing was to wear both? I'm so confused... I don't understand what a pressure suit is for anyway?

A pressure suit is tighter and worn under your jersey.
Armour is looser and worn over.
You do not wear both at the same time.

Both are for protection from falling, hitting things or being hit buy things.

But either way both will make you look the shit when the zombie apocalypse happens.

[bosslady]

Depends on the pace you ride and how tight you ride with other bikes.... as pile ups its handy to have.

At the speed you will be riding ATM you are not that likely to break bones just bruise.

They are there for when you cartwheel the bike and get a bar or lever in the chest etc

While I think the knee protectors are probably worth getting braces aren't at your pace, Braces are more for MX riders as the ruff ruts at pace are bloody hard on your knees .... And braces take the pressure of the knees a bit, std protectors just spread the load on impact to lessen the hurt.

This weekend can be a gentle hill ride or if you get confident enough can be some serious hill climbing. You shouldn't be getting tangled in other bikes, It wont be a skid fest as its farm land and grass is money..... Not saying you have to go easy...its not a dig ruts doing roosters ride

My brother and his kids will have all the gear wear and I will have F/all. So you wont feel out of place either way :P

Lol I just ffigured if I can think ahead to the future and get some gear while I Am in Australia, Even if I won't need it quite yet, might save myself some $$

[bosslady]

A pressure suit is tighter and worn under your jersey.
Armour is looser and worn over.
You do not wear both at the same time.

Both are for protection from falling, hitting things or being hit buy things.

But either way both will make you look the shit when the zombie apocalypse happens.

Ahh I see, What would you recommend?

[oneofsix]

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Tongue in cheek....

I think I had best leave this thread now, before I reply to that. Tongues, female bodies - shhh

You have a serious bike related question that I can add to. Oh wait, after compacting the spine in full ATGATT I was shown a race riders back protector and told it would have helped. if you are going off road, and I don't, I would be seriously getting armour. Looks much more robust than the stuff they build into the road gear.

[BoristheBiter]

Ahh I see, What would you recommend?

I like pressure suits as it holds the armour where it is needed, a bit like leathers on road.
I just haven't found one that fits properly as said before so have stayed with armour.

My other half had armour and now a pressure suit and wouldn't go back.
Try shit loads on and see what you prefer.