Good Gear?

[mg89]

Ever since my accident in the beginning of August, I was wondering what kind of protective gear I should wear because I don't want the same thing to happen twice. So my question is what good chest/body protectors should I get? and no I don't mean just a roost deflector but something that will give me more protection when I fall. Also, what kind of protection do I need to prevent collarbone damage?

 

[jim f.]

My 2 cents is that a neck roll is one of your best protection items you can have next to good boots and helmet, It would be your best for preventing neck and collarbone injuries.

 

[mg89]

cool cool, how about body armour? anyone?

 

[sidewayz]

im jw but what happened that makes u want to get gear so bad i mean ive seen some pretty bad wrecks and been in a few myself and everybody who ride with stops wearing a chest protector after like a broken collar bone they say its uncomfortable.... but if ur set on gettin one id go with the thor sentinal

 

[MXobssesed4]

some of the chest protectors have spine protectors

 

[FruDaddy]

I use an EVS Ballistic Jersey. This one is very similar, only mine has lower spine plates:
http://evs-sports.com/products/product_details.asp?prodID=27

 

[mg89]

I use an EVS Ballistic Jersey. This one is very similar, only mine has lower spine plates:
http://evs-sports.com/products/product_details.asp?prodID=27

do you get hot when you wear it?

 

[patto3]

armour

I have the full defence body armour (the one with the built in back protector, kidney belt etc.) and it has very good protection because I don't even get grazes at all, although it is very hot. I have broken my collar bone before and it doesn't even touch it. I don't think there is alot of protection to help from braking collar bones, but a neck protector could help.

 

[FruDaddy]

do you get hot when you wear it?

Not really, other than the hard parts, it is predominatley mesh. On hot days, however, I don't put my jersey on over it.

 

[RMZRyder]

Most collar bones are broken by your helmet pushing down into it during your wreck. A neck roll would be excelent advice. Dont ever listen to anyone who says not to wear protection.

 

[02yz426f]

that EVS ballistic jersey may cost $100, but it will definately save you elbows, chest, back, and kidneys. It is kinda hot to wear, but I can take minor discomfort to ward off broken bones and bruised kidneys

 

[Matt 193]

almost and chest protecter make sure there is a backplate and i use bicept gaurds i also use elbow gaurds i really like them if you race trails for singletrack