coyoteposse Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 All you out there wearing body armor, I'm looking for recommendations and where to get it. I'm getting banged up this year, especially shoulders and ribs. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hey Mike, it was cool riding with you this last week (sorry you missed the epic pow day). I wear Forcefield body armor, top to bottom. The armored ProShirt includes rib, shoulder, elbow and forearm, and high level spine protection. The pants have hip, butt, quad, and knee protection. I've been in some nasty crashes with them on (wearing Level gloves with wrist guards as well), and I can testify that the Forcefield protection probably saved me from some body damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I wear a POC spine protector. For me, it is like a helmet. I wear it all the time but I have never needed it. I'd like to keep it that way. My biggest fear is being hit by a straightliner. Most of your body can heal. Your spine cannot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I wear an EVS Ballistic jacket. I'd like something like that Forcefield ProShirt but not so expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopback Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 +1 on the POC. I wear a spine protector and impact shorts. Arcteryx kneepads too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khoward Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I ride with a POC Spine VPD Tee and VPD 2.0 Shorts. There are a lot of inattentive skiers and snowboarders on our hill. I was hit hard from behind by a snowboarder coming off the side of a knoll, but rode away without serious damage. The impact should have ended my season with broken ribs, a broken collar bone and possibly a back injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have several pieces of armor from Leatt and cannot say anything bad about fit or function. Much of their gear is gears toward motocross/offroad riding, but based on my experience, the range of motion and protection level would be comparable or better than anything out there. Click the link above, then "Protection", then "Body Protection" to see their line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy82 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Alpinestars Bionic 2...CE level 2 protection, if you get the right size it's not bulky at all...I wear it between my thermal and a fleece and you can barely notice it. Does not restrict movements and saved me several times. I had many injuries in the past, now I don't take chances anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAlexander Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 sixsixone pro pressure suit, closed cell foam under semi flexible plastic shields, very warm, all i need underneath is a tee shirt and my riding coat and i am good to zero Fahrenheit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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