Armour

**far queue** · 23rd May 2008, 22:39

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

The mental picture is much preferred to the real thing

You've met her then ?

Originally Posted by Transalper

Will ask how you are liking the gear in a couple of rides FQ.

So you think there's a good chance I will have crash tested it by then do ya

yeah, you're probably right

I got the DR registered today, and as the weather is looking like crap for the weekend I'll stay home and treat it to a decent service, so I'm all set to go. I also went to DAS today and had a look at those tyres you've got on your bike now - they look like they'd be great for the winter.

**buggsubique** · 23rd May 2008, 22:53

I smashed the fuck outa me ribs on a jet ski over xmas...get armour and don't be shy to wear a chunk of plastic. Got lumps in funny places since then. Hurt like fuck for ages too...specially when sneezin'.

**far queue** · 23rd May 2008, 23:04

Originally Posted by buggsubique

Hurt like fuck for ages too...specially when sneezin'.

Tell me about it! That's why I've finally got my arse into gear got the armour. The ribs hurt for a loooooong time - it's not nice feeling a sneeze coming on and knowing it's going to hurt!

**buggsubique** · 23rd May 2008, 23:15

Yeah the shittiest thing is knowing youre about to hurt like fuck...3...2...1...&^%$^$*$*^%(^!!!

**_Shrek_** · 25th May 2008, 18:59

Originally Posted by far queue

Tell me about it! That's why I've finally got my arse into gear got the armour. The ribs hurt for a loooooong time - it's not nice feeling a sneeze coming on and knowing it's going to hurt!

mybe all you need to do is eat a few more B & E pies that should add to the padding all ready there

**jezzaNZ** · 25th May 2008, 20:43

Boys the only brand to get is Alpinestars, I have a set for trail riding and is the dogs bollocks. Very comfortable and I have good movement and ventilation. Will set you back a few more bucks than EVS and 661 but money well spent I rekon.

**NordieBoy** · 25th May 2008, 21:35

Originally Posted by jezzaNZ

Boys the only brand to get is Alpinestars, I have a set for trail riding and is the dogs bollocks. Very comfortable and I have good movement and ventilation. Will set you back a few more bucks than EVS and 661 but money well spent I rekon.

I agree.
Execept the only brand to get is Acerbis.
Oh, and Thor, Fox, Biko and ProGrip.
They're what I use and they're great.

**XF650** · 25th May 2008, 22:03

I'v got the Biko pressure suit & it's saved me from some serious bruising a couple of times. Quite large back spine which tends to make me look like a hunch-back but would be very strong in an accident. Will keep it for trail riding and now looking for something less bulky for adventure riding.