[Crockpot2001]

I know this is the DH forum but some of us have to/prefer to earn our descents. Our local DH trails have a 20+ minute climb. Here on the East coast climbing with a FF helmet = fishbowl of moisture. Knee pads are not much better. Goggles? Where would I put them?

Any tips are appreciated.

 

[evasive]

Many hydration packs have straps and carriers specifically designed for helmets and pads.

 

[Whiterabbitt]

I’m no expert, but my knee/shin pads have zippers. I leave the zipper open and they sag down so theres air flow. It’s ok enough to go uphill for 20 minutes. Elbow pads i wedge into a bottle cage, works fine.

Helmet on my head...

 

[Nat]

Slide knee pads down around your ankles on the climb. Not sure what to tell you about the helmet.

 

[the-one1]

I slide the helmet to the top of my head so its not covering my face, or I hang it on the handle bar.
I slide the knee pads down to the shin/ankles.

I leave the elbow pads on.

 

[evasive]

I’m no expert, but my knee/shin pads have zippers. I leave the zipper open and they sag down so theres air flow. It’s ok enough to go uphill for 20 minutes. Elbow pads i wedge into a bottle cage, works fine.

Helmet on my head...

20 minutes? I wear everything in place. Climbs that take 2 to 4 hours are different.

 

[targnik]

20 minutes? I wear everything in place. Climbs that take 2 to 4 hours are different.

4 hours!?

Might need a helicopter for those climbs 🤔


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[evasive]

4 hours!?

Might need a helicopter for those climbs


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https://www.trailforks.com/route/curly-lake-highline/

Or


https://www.trailforks.com/route/mile-to-sheep/

 

[Crockpot2001]

Thanks all. I slid the knee pads down and reversed them for max ventilation. I left the elbow pads on but that might change with higher temps. I wore the lid but popped it up a bit. That was the worst part. Goggle under my chin. It was a strangely cool morning and the hotter rides may be tough. Thanks again.

Almost forgot, my Club Ride shirts are button up and are pretty danged breezy.

 

[Nat]

You can also strap the goggle onto your helmet instead of wearing it under your chin. You can put a double loop in the strap and put it on your arm too.

 

[Crockpot2001]

You can also strap the goggle onto your helmet instead of wearing it under your chin. You can put a double loop in the strap and put it on your arm too.

Excellent advice!

 

[SHIVER ME TIMBERS]

I know this is the DH forum but some of us have to/prefer to earn our descents. Our local DH trails have a 20+ minute climb. Here on the East coast climbing with a FF helmet = fishbowl of moisture. Knee pads are not much better. Goggles? Where would I put them?

Any tips are appreciated.

cheap rat basstard....I earn my descents....I frickin have a job that pays me well enough to buy a truck, bike rack and gas.....

 

[SHIVER ME TIMBERS]

Basically....I keep my knee pads on my shins - Helmet and goggles are on my strap of water pack...armour is somehow tide to bars