renegade master Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi Guys, Anyone got any good suggestions for protection gear? Looking to get some elbow pads and maybe a back protector, rather than the whole vest which is uncomfortable to wear while trialing, is hard shell elbow pads better protecton then soft shell, has anyone used these? cheers Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inchhigh Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi have a look at the mountain bike stuff like six six one really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popty bing Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I've used six six one pads for downhilling and can highly reccomend them. However, they can and do move around if you have the individual pads, so I ended up using a complete zip up vest from six six one and it was much better as you had elbow, shoulder, chest and back protection all in one. I spent just shy of £100 on the body armour..... Look on the chain reaction website as they have a decent selection of makes. Not many mountain bike shops will stock them, unless you can find a shop that sells DH or all mountain oriented bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboy883 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Sports direct sell some muddy fox stuff which my son used for a while and were very good considering what you pay..... He used the soft ones that you pull on along the arm rather than the hard shell ones that Velcro on, as he said as he rode the Velcro ones had to be adjusted as they got tighter, but the soft ones didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalley250 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 G Form are really good thin as i use em MTB i never come off a trials bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renegade master Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi Guys, thanks for all the help so far I am thinking of these type: http://www.dirtbikexpress.co.uk/body_protection/motocross_body_protection/sixsixone_motocross_body_protection/sixsixone_661_evo_elbow_guards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandabs Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 I use Bauer hockey elbow guards. Lame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrier Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hi bud, I'm into my first couple wobbly trial events and loving it :-) , starting the sport at 39 with a job and mortgage to worry about, so am also in the market for some low profile under shirt, protective pads just incase. Last weekend, I visited West Bay, 'Helmet City' Shop, I've tried on the Fieldforce Pro shirt, and very good it is too. On the same rack was a Knox Venture top, similar features with spine protection at £115. I'm probably getting the Venture when funds allow, didn't know I was wearing it to be honest ( may get warm in summer though ) , allows full mmovement and lightweight. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 I used to use sinisalo hard elbow protectors for MX, worked very well, even when I went down hard at speed on hardcore type surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanp Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Hi - I'm similar to terrier above; 40+, mortgage, two kids, and just starting trials having never ridden off road before. After quite a lot of searching around I use a Fox Titan Sport body armour jacket - lightweight mesh jacket with back, chest, shoulder and elbow guards. When its warm I just wear a T-Shirt over the top, and when colder a jacket. I don't find it restrictive and it gives me a good bit of confidence. I also have knee pads that go under my trousers. When I get better and more able I may reduce the armour but frankly I'd rather wear it than not! It's helped me bounce off a few trees and rocks so far so I'm happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totty79 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I tried the plastic panel on mesh suit style armour and found it too hot and restrictive. I now wear a O’Neal Stealth Protector Shirt, once warm the elbow and shoulder armour is so soft and flexible that you don't even notice it. Only downsides are cost at £100 and it's a pain to wash as not all of the armour is removable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrier Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Hi Alanp, I wen't for the Fieldforce Pro Shirt in the end bud. I'm not herioc enough to take risks now. I've also got the fieldforce limb tubes for knees which are awsome. Lovely kit that moves with me. I'm not trialing for expert, just doing occasional club easy's and enjoying the company being back on two wheels from a road bike background. Yes, the shirt gets hot, I can deal with that, as used to having to work outside all week, and down southwest UK, a lot of our trials I've done so far have been in shaded woodland so not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markphipps Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Admin edit Another dealer who thinks I'm stupid enough not to spot their attempts at free advertising. Bye bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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