pokkis Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Older version of this, second set already in use http://www.blue-tomato.com/en/Protectors/Dainese-Action-Full-Pro/product.bto?product=300836877 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) I have been using a Leatt Adventure vest for the past two seasons, I've cracked a few ribs, and I found this one to offer the best rib protection from my own elbows. http://www.leatt-brace.com/index.php/choose-your-sport/snowmobiling/leatt-body-vest-adventure Edited February 11, 2013 by Johnny Picture added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crucible Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 I routinely wear the following when resort riding: -661 spine protector and chest pad -Mesh padded shorts and tailbone pad -Arcteryx kneecaps If racing boardercross or slalom gates, I also add a Giro fullface downhill helmet and a carbon fiber forearm guard for my leading arm. I have gradually added more armor over the years, as I have broken most of these areas when I didn't have the armor- I may be a slow learner, but extreme pain has a way of accelerating the learning curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawdzira Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 I went down toe side on my first outing this year and punched myself in the chest. That chest protector is looking good since I was barely able to buckle my boots on one side for the rest of the trip. The bruise probably lasted about 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Got a POC......... large for sale..... used once or twice......... full upper body armor, pictures availablePOC had full arms, elbow, shoulder, rib backbone, looks like a discontinued item Pics please. How much are you asking for the POC armor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiRt DeViL Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I wear moto knee pads and a skate crash pant in addition to the helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levinnyog Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Absolutely. Helmet, POC spine guard and Level gloves with Biomex wrist guards. Luckily never needed them (knock-knock). Not so much afraid of getting hurt by falling, rather getting hit by one of the punks jettin' straight downhill... Thinking about swapping the spine guard to a body armor. Not sure if it's worth the hassle tho. Edited February 21, 2013 by Levinnyog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) I can not stress how important I think a back protector is. In my opinion it is THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF PROTECTION that you will own. I wear a Forcefield T-Pro back protector, which is CE level 2 certified, there are even better back protectors out there if you search. Look up "CE Level 2" to learn more about impact protection. I also wear Forcefield T-Pro limb tubes under my jacket and some cheesy knee guards under my pants. You want to look for gear that is CE certified, CE Level 2 for the back is almost a requirement, and if you can get level 2 protection for your elbows and knees, that would be great, CE Level 1 is more common for armor other than back armor.Hope that helps some of you guys gear up on protection. $1500 snowboards, $500 bindings, $600 boots, $300 jacket, $400 bibs. Spend some money on a back protector that will keep you out of the hospital. Thanks for the informative post! After reading what you wrote, and doing a little research, I ordered the Forcefield Pro Shirt. It is very light, while having CE approved EN1621-2 Level 2 protection. It provides full spine, chest, shoulder, elbow and forearm armor. I'll add my review of it after I've had some on the snow time to check it out. In the first pic below I turned the sleeves to show the elbow and forearm armor. Edited February 21, 2013 by Gcarve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrutton Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Shorts with D3 elastomer protection. These are so thin, you forget you are wearing them. Wear these occasionally. When racing tall gates:- - Troy Lee designs Full Face helmet - Forearm carbon kevlar strap on pads - shin/knee protectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unitednihilists Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I have been using a Leatt Adventure vest for the past two seasons, I've cracked a few ribs, and I found this one to offer the best rib protection from my own elbows.http://www.leatt-brace.com/index.php/choose-your-sport/snowmobiling/leatt-body-vest-adventure [ATTACH=CONFIG]33455[/ATTACH] This is what I will be going with next season for both myself and my 9 year old. I like my SixSixOne (see post above) back protector but there isn't enough protection over the chest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy82 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I usually wear an alpinestars bionic 2. Great protection, not bulky (I can use same size gear as before), fits well under a normal sweater. Saved me from serious injuries a cpl of times...I also use level gloves, with wrist guard protection embedded between the inner and outer glove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) I also use level gloves, with wrist guard protection embedded between the inner and outer glove How do you like your Level gloves? I wear Dakine wrist guards inside my gloves. They definitely add a layer of re-enforcement, but fairly sure it's not the best choice available. Edited March 31, 2013 by Gcarve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy82 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Love them! They have Kevlar reinforcement in multiple points, lasted 9 years and still going! The biomex protection saved me multiple times, you don't feel it's there until you crash or push on your hands to get up. Customer service is great too, I broke one part and they sent me a replacement after 8 years from purchase! Bought a pair for my gf too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Thanks for the info Andy. I've read about them, and they appear to be well engineered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeho730 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I still use level wrist protector on my marmot glove. Works well, low-profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 The MAN said no when I asked if I could borrow his suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_writer Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Wow, I had no idea so many people were wearing body armor. And I was proud of myself for wearing a helmet! After being hit by two straightliners this year, though, I think I will at least add a back protector next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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