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Anyone using 661 Pressure Suits?

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e<i>o

Discussion Starter · Aug 10, 2004

Any of youse guys using the 661 Pressure suits?

More particularly the Assault Pressure Suit.

Wadda ya think of 'em?

I'm looking for some lightweight armor, as I took a thump to the chest & shoulder this past weekend.

Pain doesn't go away as fast @ 33.

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pdirt

· #2 · Aug 10, 2004

I use the one in this pic:

I like it, pretty light weight, comfy, not too hot. ANd it has saved me from some puncture wounds for sure... I am a "bleeder" and can't afford a deep puncture wound so armor is a must for me when riding aggressively, especially way out in the backwoods, etc..

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DownHillFast

· #3 · Aug 10, 2004

Yes...

e[I said:
o]Any of youse guys using the 661 Pressure suits?

More particularly the Assault Pressure Suit.

Wadda ya think of 'em?

I'm looking for some lightweight armor, as I took a thump to the chest & shoulder this past weekend.

Pain doesn't go away as fast @ 33.

I like my Assault suit, decent price, nice and light but does feel protective. If you can, try to try one on first, I ordered a large online but could PROBABLY have squeezed into a medium and have it be a little bit more snug. I have taken a couple of over the bars to the shoulders, and it definitely helped....

Jenson, $70...

Eric

e<i>o

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 10, 2004

pdirt said:
I use the one in this pic:

I like it, pretty light weight, comfy, not too hot. ANd it has saved me from some puncture wounds for sure... I am a "bleeder" and can't afford a deep puncture wound so armor is a must for me when riding aggressively, especially way out in the backwoods, etc..

Yeah, I noticed it in that pic and its what made me think about asking.

I don't need anything too heavy (or hot), and the price is right.

I think the Assault Pressure Suit fits the bill as I already have Roach arm/elbows that I'm happy with.

Thanks.

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macrider

· #5 · Aug 10, 2004

e[I said:
o]Any of youse guys using the 661 Pressure suits?

More particularly the Assault Pressure Suit.

Wadda ya think of 'em?

I'm looking for some lightweight armor, as I took a thump to the chest & shoulder this past weekend.

Pain doesn't go away as fast @ 33.

I've got the Pressure suit (full one) - it's great - protected me very well up in BC...

SHIVER ME TIMBERS

· #6 · Aug 10, 2004

macrider said:
I've got the Pressure suit (full one) - it's great - protected me very well up in BC...

How hot are those pressure suits???

drop zone cycling

· #7 · Aug 10, 2004

I use mine here in san antonio tx, you sweat but is not bad. any way I rather be hot and sweaty than hurt, at 43yrs **** hurt more and heal slower, so I always wear fullbody condom.

cheloco

· #8 · Aug 12, 2004

I just got a pressure suit from BEYONDBIKES.COM for a $100,very good price.
I odered a M ,but I am not sure If I should ordered a S insted.....

LandonVega

· #9 · Aug 12, 2004

Ya I should get mine from jenson tommarrow and am I can wait to see how itll fit and protect.

DanD

· #10 · Aug 12, 2004

pdirt said:
I use the one in this pic:

I like it, pretty light weight, comfy, not too hot. ANd it has saved me from some puncture wounds for sure... I am a "bleeder" and can't afford a deep puncture wound so armor is a must for me when riding aggressively, especially way out in the backwoods, etc..

I use one of the full ones, it has saved me more than once. Its kinda hot, not too bad, although a lot of time I think I'd prefer one like the one pictured

p.s. that is a crazy fun looking drop

e<i>o

Discussion Starter · #11 · Aug 12, 2004

After doing some reading up I kinda did an about-face on this one.

I managed to get a Hoots Vorpal for the same price as the Assault Pressure suit (props to [email protected] for that).

It's a little meatier than the Pressure Suit, although probably hotter too, but rib and chest protection looks better and that's where I caught the bars last week.

Will be breaking 'em in @ Snowshoe, WV next week.

Thanks for the input brothas.

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konarider

· #12 · Aug 12, 2004

I'm buying one in prep for my Whistler trip next month. What size are you guys that ordered large but felt that it is a little too big? I'm 6'3" and about 210lbs and was planning on getting the xl. Also whats the dif (if any really) between the pressure suit and the Pressure Suit SP-1?

DanD

· #13 · Aug 12, 2004

e[I said:
o]After doing some reading up I kinda did an about-face on this one.

I managed to get a Hoots Vorpal for the same price as the Assault Pressure suit (props to [email protected] for that).

It's a little meatier than the Pressure Suit, although probably hotter too, but rib and chest protection looks better and that's where I caught the bars last week.

Will be breaking 'em in @ Snowshoe, WV next week.

Thanks for the input brothas.

That looks like pretty sweet armor

KomodoRider

· #14 · Aug 13, 2004

eo

hey eo post back about how snowshoe went, im only like an hour away and have been wanting to go.

LandonVega

· #15 · Aug 13, 2004

i know its to late but...

Here is how it fits any way even though youve made your discision. It is quite comfortable by the way.

Notice the coolness of it

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caspar

· #16 · Aug 13, 2004

What size to get..?

Im gonna get the Assault suit as well , but what size .
I seem to recall a thread about 661 sizes being a little off/bigger than average..
Im 6,1/average upperbody build and take a Dainese Safety in XL

Pls post yr height/weight and the size u got?

Txs cheers

e<i>o

Discussion Starter · #17 · Aug 13, 2004

KomodoRider said:
hey eo post back about how snowshoe went, im only like an hour away and have been wanting to go.

Roger.
Going by my lonesome, but I plan taking plenty o pics.

LandonVega

· #18 · Aug 13, 2004

caspar said:
Im gonna get the Assault suit as well , but what size .
I seem to recall a thread about 661 sizes being a little off/bigger than average..
Im 6,1/average upperbody build and take a Dainese Safety in XL

Pls post yr height/weight and the size u got?

Txs cheers

I'm about 5'9 or so and 180 pounds and I got a large. Its a little big for me but i dont know if I could fit into a medium

pdirt

· #19 · Aug 13, 2004

e[I said:
o]Roger.
Going by my lonesome, but I plan taking plenty o pics.

Have tons of fun, dude!

Good luck, and post them pics!

P

freeriderB

· #20 · Aug 13, 2004

SP1 vs Pressure suit

konarider said:
I'm buying one in prep for my Whistler trip next month. What size are you guys that ordered large but felt that it is a little too big? I'm 6'3" and about 210lbs and was planning on getting the xl. Also whats the dif (if any really) between the pressure suit and the Pressure Suit SP-1?

I have the SP-1 (Steve Peat model). The main difference that I saw between my SP1 and a friends Pressure suit was the removable plastic piece that goes into the chest pad on the Pressure suit. I guess it is extra padding, but it seemed cheesey. It was bent and made it look like he had a rack!

I believe the only other difference may be in the extended padding covering the bicep area (not really 100% sure though).

I'm 6' 195lbs and have a Large SP-1 suit. I feel it is too tight for me in the chest.

Watch the sizing though, my friend had to send his back twice because they were tagged wrong.

I would say you need XL. However...If you decide on the SP1 in a Large...I will sell you mine for $70.00...worn 3 or 4 times max.

Good luck.

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