Body Armour

[tattiefritter]

Pebble,

they do look super bulky but not bad when looking at yourself in a photo, I found the same thing!

I got quite a bad rubbing above one of my knees on the first outing as I wore the top straps a bit looser for pedalling up hill - big mistake, it allowed them to rub. I put some bodyglide round my knees next time I wore them but since then tightening the upper straps properly was enough to stop them rubbing when I was on holiday - though I didn't wear them on long climbs.

The elbows are very comfortable if a little warm because of the solid black stretchy bit you put your arm through (sorry my descriptive powers are a little lacking) and I found them really hot, like I was riding wearing long sleeves. I was wearing them in Spain though and us Scottish people are not designed for the heat so that probably had something to do with it!

[Pebble]

If I do end up looking into elbows I'll probably hunt around for just an elbow (no forearm protection).

Bodyglide - I've heard of that a few times on forums - is it like Vaseline?

[madisongrrl]

If I do end up looking into elbows I'll probably hunt around for just an elbow (no forearm protection).

Bodyglide - I've heard of that a few times on forums - is it like Vaseline?

It's not greasy like vasoline.

[sandy45]

ok.. so i am glad i ran across this thread. i am about to start more of the freeride/downhill stuff. i have been watching this show on encore wam it is called drop-in and it is about a group of guys in canada doing a tour of canada and just riding this narly stuff. so i have the urge...needless to say DH is excited.

anyway. i have found a pair of fox knee and shin pads and some forearm and elbow pads. i havent bought them yet, but they are the ones that fit the best for my knees. does anyone use ankle pads? i use to play softball and have some old injuries that make it easy for them to twist and sprain. also we are looking at chest protection. but i have a large chest...d cup. would the roast be better or would the jackets? any info would be great!

i get my new full face helmet next week! silver and black...

[Pebble]

Sorry I can't really help you with the upper body armour - maybe look at stuff from rockgardn?

Also check out the womens (essential gear for women) thread on Farkin:

FARKIN FORUMS

Never worn an ankle pad at all, I used to sprain or twist my ankles all the time (well still do on occasion) but I think they're pretty used to it. However I have never found it to be a problem with mountainbiking.

And if you don't already know of this site:

Womens Lounge - MTBR Forums

and yet another source of info.... seems pretty Dh/Fr oriented

RideMonkey Forums

[wavedancer]

Anyone who has the Rally shin guards, would you be willing to take some measurements off them? I have wicked short legs, 13" from mid patella to the ankle. I got a pair for my BF (XL) and I really like the way they wrap around and hug your leg. I have only seen a size medium, not small, and they don't give any actual measurements. Pebble, Tattiefritter: what size do you have?

Thanks!
Linda

[Pebble]

Mine are medium, have worn them on a few rides now (probably about 5 one to two hour rides) and they're nice and comfy. I did get some rubbing from the stitching on the top inside corner, but it seems to have gone away now so just a wear in issue I guess. I do lots of pedalling - no big dh sections in this town!

Some measurements as requested:

My height 169cm
Guard length from botoom of pad to top of lower shell 29cm (11.42")
Lower hard shell lenght 26.5cm (10.43")
Bottom to top (overall lenght including knee shell and bottom to top of padding) about 52cm (20.47")
Bottom of knee shell to top of top padding 21.5cm (8.46")

Leg bent: my ankle to top of knee cap is about 40cm (15.75") - measure along front of leg
Inseam about 79cm (31")
Leg bent: floor to top of knee 50cm (19.68") - this one was measured along side of leg

Hope you can make sense of the above measurements and they help.

[tattiefritter]

Anyone who has the Rally shin guards, would you be willing to take some measurements off them? I have wicked short legs, 13" from mid patella to the ankle. I got a pair for my BF (XL) and I really like the way they wrap around and hug your leg. I have only seen a size medium, not small, and they don't give any actual measurements. Pebble, Tattiefritter: what size do you have?

Thanks!
Linda

I have small as I'm a shortie but its the newer FR2 pads I have not the FR, the FR only went down to a medium. I got the from ChainReactionCycles here in the UK. The smalls are basically the mediums with the bottom plastic cut off, hopefully you can get an idea from this pic here:

http://www.jeznewsome.pwp.blueyonder.../target47.html

A link to the CRC site for reference:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=11141

The pads are at home but I can rescue them from the back of the wardrobe and give you the measurements of them if you like. I'm 5ft 4 (about 163 cm) with a 30" inside leg (I think)