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Title: protection
Post by: rarman1 on March 26, 2007, 12:59 AM

i've got a full face lid, glove's and also some shin pads, but i want to go to rom so does anyone have any recommends as far as elbow and knee pads go,

as due to my age i no longer bounce ;D

Title: Re: protection
Post by: Trev on March 26, 2007, 01:13 AM

my recommendation is get some.
the first few times i went to rom i rode without, but was encouraged by the old boys to get padded out.

i bought myself some WeThePeople elbow and knee pads.  The first time i wore them, i came off and felt myself land on a knee and an elbow quite hard.  There and then, they paid for themselves.

I have got so used to wearing them now, I feel naked riding without them.

Title: Re: protection
Post by: priv on March 26, 2007, 07:31 AM

i wear these,http://http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx'modelID=7090


free,next day delivery too


priv

Title: Re: protection
Post by: harris on March 26, 2007, 07:35 AM

yes deffo get some good pads   or be like me, drive to rom and forget to bring them   :)

Title: Re: protection
Post by: Zippy on March 26, 2007, 09:03 AM

I'd go for this as well. I wear them and they have saved me untold injuries.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx'modelID=7088

Title: Re: protection
Post by: rarman1 on March 26, 2007, 02:21 PM

thanks for the input fellas,

im liking the wethepeople stuff trev, just what im after really as i dont want to be too straped up :daumenhoch:

im trying to practice on my flatland to build up my confidence, but how about you guys, how did you get back into it ?

Title: Re: protection
Post by: oberonspacefruit on March 26, 2007, 02:23 PM

painfully

Title: Re: protection
Post by: bmxgirl on March 26, 2007, 08:39 PM

Deffo get some pads , they certainly boost your confidence ;)

Title: Re: protection
Post by: zed4130 on March 26, 2007, 08:41 PM

i wore my pads and lid today at slades  :daumenhoch: i will probs use my full face next time as im not sure about these p#ss pot type lids  :laugh:

Title: Re: protection
Post by: rarman1 on March 26, 2007, 11:42 PM

i used to knock about on a motorbike and have seen the after effects of not having a full face helmet there, personally i dont think it's worth wearing anything else but full face  :(,

as for elbow and knee pads im deffo gonna get some :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: protection
Post by: Trev on March 28, 2007, 01:33 AM

i currently don't wear a full face.  i guess i'll get one once i break my jaw and / or knock some teeth out.  :uglystupid2:

the thing is, where do you stop?  You can continuosly pad yourself out to the max, but does the movement restriction also become the cause of slams?

however, i currently wear elbow pads, knee pads, shin guards and open face lid.  i do think a full face would be safer, but at the same time may restrict my view.  you pays your money you takes your choice....

Title: Re: protection
Post by: highrisedrifter on March 28, 2007, 02:06 AM

As i'm going to get back in the saddle and try to recreate the tricks of my youth, I think i'll get some of this too. I have a feeling i'm going to need it!  :LolLolLolLol:

Cheers

HRD

Title: Re: protection
Post by: DR VINOAH on March 28, 2007, 01:37 PM

pads most deffo needed

dont ride without them ;)