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Balfa PRO-2000

MSRP $ 309.00
# of Reviews 2
Average Rating 5/5
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Submitted by craig willis a Downhiller from bogota nj
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:njfr.net
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $480.00
Purchased At:cosmic wheel
Strengths:it has two big net/elastic pockets one with a change pocket
its a zipper that works it breaths well you can wear it with no shirt cause it acually looks cool and best of all it has 8 bullit-proof panels (great for hunting season) and dont worry about color they have lots to choose from the arm have a doghnot for your elbow thats inside the burliest plastic cap you've ever seen plasitc for the entire side of your arm
Weaknesses:its not copletly bullitproof (i live near nyc) it doesn't cost less than everything out there not every shop has them
Similar Products Used:fox azonic
Bike Setup:karpiel armageddon and a risse bigfoot
Bottom Line:if your going big and and trying to look at bender and say yeah i can do that then you need this or if you want to bounce of trees all weekend and go to work monday you need these if you fall from 2-50 ft often don't leave home without it!!!!!tree after tree rock after rock i have not gotten hurt yet i been kicked by the bach of my seat in the stomach on a 18 foot huck and rode away happy they arent cheap but the confidence you get everytime you suit up is the value
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by phil a from Montreal
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2000
Duration Product Used:6 months
Strengths:Good protection for the upper body. Very nice inside finish with their Bucket. This inside lining is always soft and smell good after many hot days!

The two pockets are very usefull and it's easy to wash the jacket after a muddy day
Weaknesses:Little bit hot but not so much
Similar Products Used:none
Bottom Line:Very good protection for the arms and body.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5






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