Armor suggestions.

Armour recommendation

I can recommend these Armour products.

I use them quite extensively and find that they do add that extra layer of protection.

I normally "Armour Up" as often as my wife will allow. I find that by armouring frequently, my spinal cord is well protected.

While I suffer way more on the climbs, Armour allows me to go much faster on the downhills.

Is the Armour hot? It depends…..timing is everything. I do not like soft Armour though…..(crispy..mmmmm)

Dainese 3X/ Forget I have em on!!

Here is a thread I did a while back on this subject, with some pics in it.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=469158&highlight=pics+of+knee

Me and the girlfriend have both ended up using the Dainese 3X pads and really like them, and trust me, she is much more picky in the comfort area of things. If she likes the fit and comfort, it really says a lot!!:yesnod:

We live by Tucson Mountain Park, and all the trails are very rocky, especially the ones we like, so we wanted something we could use every ride,all ride, not just to put on before a long downhill. They have become an integral part of our gear, as much as our helmet.

We ride 2 to 3 times a week, and have had them over a year, and not one strap or stitch has come undone!! They are very well ventilated, and very light. They do cost more than some pads, but they seem to be very anatomically, and ergonomically designed, and well made, so worth the cost IMO. Not just a piece of plastic glued on top of some cheap foam. The cost is worth the quality and light weight. They fit like part of the leg, and do not hinder pedaling at all, and yet they give you full leg protection. Hard protection, not just padding.

It is hard to see in pictures, but the foam under the pads is very "airy". If you hold them up to the light, the light comes through the front ventilation holes, and goes right through the mesh foam behind them in all direction. The foam is almost a honeycomb design that allows air to move through it. Yes they are hotter than bare skin, but for the level of protection, they ventilate exceptionally well. And should you be doing a long dirt road climb and want to store them, they are really light and they sandwich together well, making them easier to pack. 2 thumbs up from us.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: