talouse
04-16-2003, 07:26 AM
Hello, I'm fairly new to mountain biking - I began when my son expressed an interest in it. I'm a roadie and commuter type, myself. He's 12 now and has really improved his skills so I bought him a new bike with suspension. The problem is, he's ready to tackle the more difficult trails around here.
After our latest ride, I've discovered I need some body armor -(let's just say I'm not the the most coordinated person around!)
Shinguards are high on my list right now, and probably knee guards and elbow guards. What do you use for body armor? I'm not an especially beefy person (5' 4" 115 lbs with skinny bird legs) so I'm looking for stuff that isn't incredibly bulky and something that is comfortable and won't slip off. The only advice I've gotten is that Roach makes comfortable body armor, but I'm unsure of the sizing. Any other suggestions?
After our latest ride, I've discovered I need some body armor -(let's just say I'm not the the most coordinated person around!)
Shinguards are high on my list right now, and probably knee guards and elbow guards. What do you use for body armor? I'm not an especially beefy person (5' 4" 115 lbs with skinny bird legs) so I'm looking for stuff that isn't incredibly bulky and something that is comfortable and won't slip off. The only advice I've gotten is that Roach makes comfortable body armor, but I'm unsure of the sizing. Any other suggestions?