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Body armour 1 month 4 weeks ago #5504

lee
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OK, So I am going to need to get a new body armour top at some point over the next few moths as I sold my Poc Jacket when I came back for Morzine. The POC jacket was very comfortable but also very pricey and even though they have come down there are a new lightweight group of body armour on the market.

So views on what you think is the best, so neck brace compatible would be a good option as I m ight be going down that route at some point. Was also thinking or just a top with no arm protection as I have the pads for that....but not 100% about that yet. It obviously needs to be cool for summer days.

So what new ? whats you views ?

Must haves
Back board a MUST
Cool
Light
Sort D30 type form rather than hard plastic....

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lee

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Body armour 1 month 4 weeks ago #5505

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I have also been looking at this as I have sold my neck brace as it's not comfy with my new helmet
This offers the best coolness/ protection/ NB compatibility but is not discrete as you know

www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=82731

This is discrete,cool & lightweight but wont stop against hard knocks

www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=59939

This offers hard knock protection & NB compatibility but is not short sleeve

www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=82726

- The secret to mountain biking is pretty simple. The slower you go the more likely it is you’ll crash.
- No one gets hurt in the air
- There is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.

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Body armour 1 month 4 weeks ago #5506

lee OFFLINE Administrator Posts: 1206 Thank you received: 16 Karma: 2	The second one looks like something I would be interested in, I will have a look later tonight and make sure it ticks all the boxes. thanks Justin. New Avatar ah!
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Body armour 1 month 4 weeks ago #5507

Justin OFFLINE Administrator Posts: 1034 Thank you received: 7 Karma: 2	The padding is quite soft on that one mind.
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Body armour 1 month 4 weeks ago #5508

lee OFFLINE Administrator Posts: 1206 Thank you received: 16 Karma: 2	Just like me then !
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Body armour 1 month 4 weeks ago #5509

glyn OFFLINE Moderator Posts: 479 Thank you received: 3 Karma: 5	I'll be ordering the Troy Lee body armour tonight, so when it turns up you can take a look.
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