Hi, Im looking to get either one of these chest protectors/roost guards soon and was just wondering which is best for roost protection and also how bulky are the two, can you easily see the bulge that the shoulder pads would give on the pressure suit or not?

One last question, How accurate are the sizing specs on the 661 website? Do I need to order a smaller/larger size?

Thanks, leo

I have the older version of the pressure suite. (red and black) I recently ordered both versions of the pressure suite and sent them both back. The back protection has been redesigned and is much more significant and bulky. I really like the one I have, but, didn't like the newer versions. I may go with the assault and separate elbow pads. The back protection looked more like the original pressure suit that I have. I like the idea of just removing the elbow pads. I never used the thumb loops on the long sleeve. The pressure suit can be hot and a bit bulky till broken in. They offer great protection and mine has done that when needed.

I have the 2008 version of the core saver (I'm not sure if they've changed). I prefer the sleeve-less protectors because there are cooler and not as restrictive. I don’t like the gladiator type protectors with shoulder pads and elbow gaurds. It’s really comfortable and fits well under a jersey. The only thing I don’t like is that the kidney belt is really flimsy. (made out of stretch material)

I'm probably going to order the 2009 coresaver real soon. Does anyone have any pictures of them with it on under their jersey?

Tha Breeze said:

would a leatt work with these shoulder pads? seems would sit quite high.

No, there is a groove cut out of the shoulder pads in the middle right on top for it to sit.

I have an assault pressure suit... wore it twice. Hate it.

Good shoulder and back protection, but the chest is just a piece of 1/4" thick closed-cell foam. Worthless IMO.

Kidney belt sits weird, won't cinch down tight enough. Rode about 500ft down the trail and it rode up to the point I couldn't ride with it anymore. Turned around and headed back to the truck and swapped out for my roost guard. Second time I rode with a different configuration, same deal. Just can't do it.

If you want it (Lg), $60 shipped and it's yours.

i have the core saver and enjoy it much better than the pressure suit - which i returned. The pressure suit felt bulky in the back and sholders and nothing in the front. Like someone else said, it felt like it sat weird too.

I wear my hockey chest protector as it fits perfect, it breathes really good, it has good shoulder protection. Then I wear my roost guard over top.

ya, it doesn't have the spine protector, but i couldn't justify buying a core saver of any type with the lousy shoulder "pads" they come with.

I'm sure people will think otherwise, but mx gear is getting expensive. (even though they are all made in China).

I'm just throwing an option out there.

My 09 Core Saver should be here next Tuesday so I'll post it up once I get it.

I wear a 661 core saver what amounts to probably 70% (mostly trails, some moto when I can) of the time I am riding. The back coverage is what I am mainly after, but the low profile fit and cooler feel is what I mainly got it for as I need all the help I can get cooling down in summer humidity!

The other 30% of the time when I ride, I use my Dianese safety jacket upper body armor that I originally bought for downhill mountain bike racing. It is, by far, leaps and bounds better back, chest, and shoulder protection than the core saver and it has some killer elbow/forearm protection....but it's bulky. I wear it when we're out riding some really technical trails or when I am riding something entirely new to me (trail wise).

All that said, about two months ago I was out riding with my 10 year old nephew and went down. It was a stupid crash, as I was more focused on my nephew who was a bit out of control and did a little whisky throttle action. I wasn't paying attention and low-sided slow speed to my right, landing squarely on my right elbow first. End result was a slight break/crack of some bones, Popeye elbow/forearm look from the swelling and about a full months worth of meds, icing, phyiscal therapy and being off the bike! Moral of the story, sometimes.....errr, maybe all the time.....elbow protection is a good thing in addition to what you normally wear!

Ive decided to go with the 2010 core saver and it arrived yesterday, TBH i'm quite dissapointed with it as the top 3 back pieces don't come off to fit a leatt and also it is the same length as the 2009 one where the belt just goe around the chest plate rather than being where a kidney belt would be and where it is shown on the pictures.

Tha Breeze said:

This is me wearing the 661 Pressure Suit with the Leatt Neck Brace.
http://www.thumperta...6946&highlight=

I got mine in the mail today. It's very very nice. Just too big on me, I'm real skinny. I would like it a lot more if it fit better (if it was a lot skinnier) but besides the fit the thing is really awesome. I wanted to get a Medium because I was worried this would be the case but the Medium probably would have been too short, I'm 6'3".

Tha Breeze said:

No picture, but I have the new core saver... its pretty awesome, and I am fanatical about chest/spine protection.

How does it fit you? Mine is really loose in the shoulders.

EDIT: I think I may duct-tape the back part of the shoulder padding in closer to the back protection to make it a bit smaller in that area so hopefully that will fix the sizing issue. Have to wait until after school though. I'll post up pictures of all my new gear including the core saver and all later after school once I get time to.

I have 661 pressure suit...works great. I wear it even on the hottest days with a wicking T shirt underneath, no jersey. Its saved my bacon more than once..I ride only trail so I cant speak for the track guys, but I wouldn't ride with out it...

Here it is...

i have the 08 core saver, and wear a leatt without any problems,

i alway put the back leatt part under the core saver, and put the font of the leatt over the core saver, it takes a bit of adjusting at first but works really well and is really comfortable,

but ye kidney belt is no good, and your better to just cut it off and wear your own