throet Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 12:54 AM, natas1321 said: looking to try on a fox proframe and the kali invader to see how they both feel, is there someone around the area that carries both? Were you able to find any locally? I have a Size L Proframe that you can try if you want. I've only used it a couple of times so it's not too grungy. Also, I still have the additional sets of snap-on sizing pads. It came with 3 sizes of pads and I settled for the middle size, which gives me a perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I might take you up on that, have not looked for them yet probably will try early next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Soooper light, and very comfy. Hopefully I can sneak out tomorrow morning to test ride it. The neighbor is going to come spend time with my wife, I need a break from care-giving. Just for a couple hours. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 25 minutes ago, TheX said: Soooper light, and very comfy. Hopefully I can sneak out tomorrow morning to test ride it. The neighbor is going to come spend time with my wife, I need a break from care-giving. Just for a couple hours. can you please snap a pic of the inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, Yosmithy said: can you please snap a pic of the inside? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 The airflow through this thing is CRAZY good! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Have a Spider mountain & Arkansas DH trip planned in a couple of weeks and thinking about picking up some upper body protection. Any experience with the Alpine stars stuff? This one seems to offer the best bang for the buck and some decent ventilation as well. https://www.alpinestars.com/bionic-pro-protection-jacket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I've hurt my chest more than anything else in crashes. Makes me think the risk to annoyance factor might be worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I wore A-Stars and Dainese exclusively on the track. The quality of both, overall, is outstanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBehrens Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 20 minutes ago, ATXZJ said: Have a Spider mountain & Arkansas DH trip planned in a couple of weeks and thinking about picking up some upper body protection. Any experience with the Alpine stars stuff? This one seems to offer the best bang for the buck and some decent ventilation as well. https://www.alpinestars.com/bionic-pro-protection-jacket Ventilation looks much better than the 2005 version that I have. Cannot recommend them enough as I tested it many times off-road MC racing, and never had any issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thanks for the feedback. My buddy, who crashes a lot, says the split chest design isn't the best as it leaves the sternum somewhat vulnerable. Dunno, the solid plate stuff is gonna be warm but might be worth it. https://troyleedesigns.com/products/7855-protective-ls-shirt-black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 hour ago, ATXZJ said: Thanks for the feedback. My buddy, who crashes a lot, says the split chest design isn't the best as it leaves the sternum somewhat vulnerable. Dunno, the solid plate stuff is gonna be warm but might be worth it. https://troyleedesigns.com/products/7855-protective-ls-shirt-black I have the short sleeve version of that that I use for my MX riding. I think its worth mentioning that the armor in this design IS NOT rigid. Its all a firm foam material bound by the vented compression shirt form. IMHO I don't think it would negate the (perceived) deficiencies from your split chest option linked further above. I've yet to field test the impact absorption of my setup. And I have worn it a few times while riding lift-serve, but I do think that it may not be as effective as full plastic armoring. https://troyleedesigns.com/collections/protection/products/5900-chest-protector-white If you or anyone else would like to try it on and look it over, ya'll are welcome to do so. Later, CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 2 hours ago, ATXZJ said: Any experience with the Alpine stars stuff? No Experience with the specific jacket you linked but in my moto days a lot of my gear was was Alpinestars and it was all fantastic stuff. Fantastic in that, it lasted well, fit well and took crashes like a champ. I am very confident that it saved me from several broken bones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thanks for the information/offer. Thinking I'm gonna go with the Alpine stars one for the ventilation alone. Plus I can get one for quite a bit cheaper than MSRP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 2 hours ago, ATXZJ said: Plus I can get one for quite a bit cheaper than MSRP. Do tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 3 hours ago, TheX said: Do tell! I'll know how much tomorrow🤐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 hour ago, ATXZJ said: I'll know how much tomorrow🤐 I wonder how much Wes would sell it for? I'd definitely be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 17 hours ago, TheX said: I wonder how much Wes would sell it for? I'd definitely be interested. Bought the alpine stars one. only got 10% off when I usually see 20% but was is still a good value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Got it. Size L fits me well and all in all, pretty comfy. Would NOT use this for std trail riding unless they make a SS one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'm looking at picking up the Dainese Rhyolite 2 jacket. The arms unzip to convert to a vest too. It unzips in the front so I can get out when it's soaking wet. How does that AS Bionic feel for side/rib protection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 46 minutes ago, Escapee said: I'm looking at picking up the Dainese Rhyolite 2 jacket. The arms unzip to convert to a vest too. It unzips in the front so I can get out when it's soaking wet. How does that AS Bionic feel for side/rib protection? That's going to be hot. I wore Dainese kangaroo leather on the Ducati, but doing those speeds allowed cooling air to flow. Slow speeds are going to be brutal. It looks like the A-stars has better ventilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Has anyone tried the G-Form? https://g-form.com/padded-compression-shirt Obviously less protection than the others mentioned here, but better than the alternative of nothing. I like their knee and elbow pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txduc Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 28 minutes ago, notyal said: Has anyone tried the G-Form? https://g-form.com/padded-compression-shirt Obviously less protection than the others mentioned here, but better than the alternative of nothing. I like their knee and elbow pads. Interesting but not much coverage there. It's pricey but on the Moto I've used Forcefield armor and it worked great the couple of crashes I've had on the track. The armor is soft so it forms to the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I've separated both shoulders and cracked a rib (at different times), so maybe the G-Form shirt just happens to have the protection where I wish I had it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Think the Gform would be a better choice for trail riding and you can grab them for 10-20% off if you look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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