Uncomfortable gear = gear that stays in the closet.  And it won't do you any good in there.

Take time to find comfortable equipment, then you're more likely to wear it.

I can't do the mx elbow pads.  But the local paintball shop has elbow pads that are a lot thinner, they're basically a sleeve with about 1/4" of foam on the elbow/forearm.  Not as protective as the mx pads, but these I can wear all day.  And when I wear them, they do a better job in a crash than the crappy ones sitting in my closet.

http://www.criticalp...erelbowpads.htm

Ill put out a +1 for the Fox Titan jacket. It puts all your gear on in one easy motion and keeps everything snug. It is a little warmer than a chest protector but I wouldnt ride without it. My elbows would be toast from a couple of minor offs.

Edited by tl1000rlt, 08 July 2012 - 07:01 AM.

wearing more gear make me ride more aggressive, because im not worried about getting hurt

thor chest protector, knee pads, alpinestar tech 8 boots and raceface mt bike elbow/forarm guard(way better than any motorcycle elbow guards) and kidney belt

i've been is some crazy crashes and came out uninjured

i do wear the underjersey chest protector in the winter fits better under my enduro jacket

For those with the fox air frame, what size are you guys running for a good fit?  I don't have any offroad shops around with a good selection to just try a bunch on.  How do the shoulders fit?  The cheap ARC racing one I have now has way to small of shoulder radius but the rest fits well.

I'm 5'11" and run about 165 in gym clothes.  what do you guys suggest?

-John

Edited by yz250f_spud, 09 July 2012 - 04:25 PM.

Looks like you never got an answer. I just bought an Airframe today from a local shop. I did a good amount of research, it seemed to be the best for my needs. I happen to be a believer in the shoulder protection. I weigh in at 185 and am 5'11, am comfortable in a medium. I thought I'd need a large but medium fit better. Shoulders are broad and extend beyond laterally and front and back. Besides the judge dredd look, it's a great piece of protection. I also attached my EVS rc3 race collar to it, we'll see how it goes. I'm not sold on the merits of the high end expensive Leatts or Astar and while I don't know how this one will perform under duress for neck protection, I noticed it nicely covers both clavicles and lends a lot of protection there. At $25 on motosport.com, it's hard to go wrong. Good luck.

hondarider314, on 06 July 2012 - 10:34 PM, said:

Sounds like you don't wear much in the way of gear at all. Which, hey, your choice but as someone who shattered my elbow on a mild, low-speed trail ride, I can tell ya "don't need" is always a fallacy riding offroad. Always.

swingset, on 20 July 2012 - 02:17 PM, said:

it does depend on the trail ride, typicaly when i hit the trails on my bike, im spotting a buddy who is 4 wheeling, or ridding with buddies new to the sport. BUT there are some trails, im in full gear and scared to fall.... it just depends

im 38 just started riding motocross, i use the leatt body protector http://www.leatt-bra...ector-adventure

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