Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from Ramona, CA Date Reviewed: January 12, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Anderson Truck Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
good overall protection
not too bulky
doesnt get to hot
Weaknesses:
kidney belt really just holds the back brace from moving
Bike Setup:
08 Giant Glory 1, WTB seat, monkey lite DH bars
Bottom Line:
rode at anderson this past weekend.
ate it twice pretty hard off one of the rock drops.
overcleared it the first time and flatlanded.
hit my shoulder pretty hard. and walked away unharmed.
dirt and weeds were all stuck to me from the impact.
saved my shoulder!
wont ride without it!
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Submitted by
SAVAGE-RIDER
a Weekend Warrior
from Barrie Date Reviewed: December 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Backyard
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At:
Got it for a gift. 9
Strengths:
- Good spine and shoulder protection
- Bulky..? pro/con
-Chest piece has..okay protection.
Weaknesses:
- Kidney protection belt dosent do anything
- Seems kinda cheaply stitched
- A bit bulky but might be a strength
- Shoulder pads seem wide apart
Similar Products Used:
none.
Bike Setup:
2006 Devinci Johnson
Bottom Line:
Bottom line.
I'll probably wear to Blue Mountain or Whistler.
Good protection..better than wearing nothing.
Has a few faults..but most can be dealt with while wearing the suit.
3 chillies for vaule...coulda had a better budget while making the suit.
3 chillies for overall cause ive wiped out before and it has saved my a$$ one or two times.
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Submitted by
phnord
a Downhiller
from VA Date Reviewed: November 4, 2008
Favorite Trail:
The Shed
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Comfortable, lightweight
Weaknesses:
shoulder pads, cheap manufacturing
Similar Products Used:
Core Saver
Bike Setup:
Custom Stinky
Bottom Line:
I bought this suit because it seemed less bulky and more comfortable to wear compared to other suits...and it is. The spine protection is solid and the big velcro strap around your stomach keeps it in place. The real weaknesses are the shoulder pads and the tiny velcro straps for them. After one ride they were already coming loose and wobbling around on my shoulders. Doesn't seem like they will do much in the event of a crash and there really are no other adjustments to make on the shoulders. Not to mention, the whole thing seems cheaply stitched together.
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Submitted by
seaneboy
a Downhiller
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: August 25, 2008
Favorite Trail:
A-line@Whistler
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Comfortable and tough
Weaknesses:
Lack of adjustability in shoulder pads, strange sizing.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Orange 224
Bottom Line:
Much more bulky than the pro suit, shoulders are really widely spaced apart, altho a jersey on top can help keep them in place. The kidney belt seems quite useless as it moves alot, even when strapped real tight. The back protection has been redesigned for '08 and feels bulkier than previous models i tried on in stores. Protection is very good, i've had some big crashes at Whistler and been real happy to have been wearing this suit. Extremley over priced in most stores in Vancouver area, definetley recommend buying on ebay. Make sure you try a few different brands and various sizes before buying.
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Submitted by
Spencer Amundsen
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City Date Reviewed: September 7, 2007
Favorite Trail:
bobsled
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Strengths:
Dosn't restrict movement Fits well Good protection
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakar XLT 2.0
Bottom Line:
Actually I use this for skiing, as do a bunch of my buddies. It fits well under my coat without noticable bulk or discomfort. Has saved me from injury many times.
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