Protective gear...

[Paul smith]

Can anyone recommend some upper-body protection?...since I hurt my ribs a few months ago I'm really para about falling off..nearly went over the bars a couple of days ago just about managed to stay on my feet that was caused by me being ultra safe.. put the brakes on when I shoulda just gone for it..anyway recommendations anyone?..don,t wanna look like Robocop but gotto have something to help me feel more confident.

 

[Izzyekerslike]

Can anyone recommend some upper-body protection?...since I hurt my ribs a few months ago I'm really para about falling off..nearly went over the bars a couple of days ago just about managed to stay on my feet that was caused by me being ultra safe.. put the brakes on when I shoulda just gone for it..anyway recommendations anyone?..don,t wanna look like Robocop but gotto have something to help me feel more confident.

Hi Paul, I think that first of all you would benefit from some work on your riding technique. There are a number of mtb instructors to be found online and few hours of instruction should give you more confidence and will reduce the likelihood of a tumble, and you will enjoy your riding much more.
When you are nervous your body is tense which makes falls more likely and and much more painful.
I personally doubt that upper body armour will help at all, however elbow and knee protection is good in the event of a fall.

 

[E-Wheels]

Can anyone recommend some upper-body protection?...since I hurt my ribs a few months ago I'm really para about falling off..nearly went over the bars a couple of days ago just about managed to stay on my feet that was caused by me being ultra safe.. put the brakes on when I shoulda just gone for it..anyway recommendations anyone?..don,t wanna look like Robocop but gotto have something to help me feel more confident.

SW should be able to help with this

 

[LeighPing]

Ebay should have something to suit your needs. Click, click.

 

[Paul smith]

Ta izzy..I,ll have a read up mate....aye mr ping..as said dun wanna look like Robocop..haha....there are some tight fitting vests I seen somewhere...have to look them up again..quite expensive though if I remember rightly...

 

[soundwave]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/atlas-defender-body-protector-2017/rp-prod127688

thats what i got but depends how tall you are but covers my ribs.

 

[topographer]

If you don't want to look too Robocop, strap on some naan breads with masking tape.

 

[Paul smith]

daft f..ucker^^

 

[topographer]

I personally doubt that upper body armour will help at all

Why?

 

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