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Hey. I need some help. I rode DH all last summer without pads, and in jeans, and with just my fullface. This summer I want some protection and gear, I might do a few races. I've picked up a 3/4 fox jersey so Im good there.
As for shorts, Im leaning towards Rogue Flow. Theyre longer than the Rogue Baron, and I wasnt really wanting padded shorts, plus I like the look of longer, 3/4 shorts. Is there major pro's/con's of either (regular or longer shorts)?
Knee/shin- Im almost 100% that i'll go with fox launch. I really like them.
Upper Body- here's where my main problems start. Im kinda lost. Upper body suit, or just elbow/arm? If I went just elbow/arm, im leaning towards fox launch again. If I go body suit, 661 SP-2, because it's decribed as shorter slimmer. The only thing Im worried about is how hot I'll get. I know they're mesh, but are they still sweaty and hot? If they are, forget it. I know we're talking protection here, but If Im going to be uncomfortable all day, than I wont buy it. Plus the damn pressure suits are expensive, and I could save a whack on just geting elbow/arm pads.
I'm not goin out hucking or anything, just DH trails.
So, 3 things---> shorts, knee/shin, upper body.
Lets get your opinions. Thanks.
As for shorts, Im leaning towards Rogue Flow. Theyre longer than the Rogue Baron, and I wasnt really wanting padded shorts, plus I like the look of longer, 3/4 shorts. Is there major pro's/con's of either (regular or longer shorts)?
Knee/shin- Im almost 100% that i'll go with fox launch. I really like them.
Upper Body- here's where my main problems start. Im kinda lost. Upper body suit, or just elbow/arm? If I went just elbow/arm, im leaning towards fox launch again. If I go body suit, 661 SP-2, because it's decribed as shorter slimmer. The only thing Im worried about is how hot I'll get. I know they're mesh, but are they still sweaty and hot? If they are, forget it. I know we're talking protection here, but If Im going to be uncomfortable all day, than I wont buy it. Plus the damn pressure suits are expensive, and I could save a whack on just geting elbow/arm pads.
I'm not goin out hucking or anything, just DH trails.
So, 3 things---> shorts, knee/shin, upper body.
Lets get your opinions. Thanks.