I'm going to snag some elbow and knee pads for my upcoming trip to NABX and I'm wondering what kind work best for buggying.
I've had roller blading pads, downhill biking armour and skateboarding pads, in the past, and have found that some protective gear works better for a
specific sport than others.
So what have you found to work well for buggying and why-so?WELDNGOD - 4-1-2010 at 07:07 PM
i was gonna say pads of any kind are better than no pads , even little kids spiderman pads.Kamikuza - 4-1-2010 at 07:53 PM
Someone mentions HillBilly gear whenever this topic comes up. I've got some 661 gear which is good but ATM I'm using moto-x elbow guards and skating
kneepads ...heliboy50 - 4-1-2010 at 08:09 PM
I mostly use 661 elbow/forearm guards, my old paintball gloves, and a motocross helmet. For hard surface riding (or when I start going faster) I also
have moose knee/shin guards and a 661 core saver. The jury is kind of out on the core saver as it is kind of bulky and I haven't got the least
cumbersome seat harness ever made.airin - 4-1-2010 at 11:48 PM
asking / hijacking, not suggesting, budget is tight so I'm hoping for stuff i can get at Value Village / Sally Ann and the like....heliboy50 - 5-1-2010 at 01:24 AM
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Originally posted by furbowski
how about old hockey shorts / pads???
asking / hijacking, not suggesting, budget is tight so I'm hoping for stuff i can get at Value Village / Sally Ann and the like....
hey whatever works.
Airin- for the price, those don't look bad although the elbow/forearms will probably not be as flexible as you would like. There is a size small 661
pressure suit on e-bay right now with no bids for $48 that might be worth a look. It would need a kidney belt sewn on to it, but those things are
like $160 plus new. Of course this is coming from the guy with a kites worth of pads and crap that never get usedKamikuza - 5-1-2010 at 01:52 AM
IMO for the landboard vert skating pads are your best bet cos they're designed for body falling impact and sliding rather than impact from
flying stuff.
My old vert gear knee pads had a donut in the padding, designed to go around the patella to take impacts off that area ... a few companies do that but
it's subjective.
Elbow pads - just make sure the buggers don't move. I've got a slightly knackered and sensitive left elbow so I like a lot of padding.
And IMO again you need a hard ABS cap to slid cleanly - soft pads may shred ... depends on your surface I guess.
Buggy riders probably have different needs though :D
I use 661 gear too. Its comfy and effective. You occaisionally get dodgy build quality though - in terms of stitching etc. I dont think I'm
particularly rough on it or anything.Maven454 - 5-1-2010 at 04:27 AM
Yeah, the stitching holding the velcro on my 661 kneepads has come loose at the corners and I don't think I've been that hard on it.indigo_wolf - 5-1-2010 at 11:50 AM
Sold my soul to the devil logo (Dainese)...
Comfy, well made, and storm trooper chic. Thoughtful details like the use of perforated foam that actually circulates air.
Prices generally require an oxygen tank and a bag of feathers for when sticker shock renders you unconscious and you fall over.
That said, if you shop really, really hard you can snag gear anywhere from 30%-50% off the going, sometimes even 70% when you find yourself howling
under a blue moon.
New models mean non-current models go for subterranean discounts. When Dainese gear goes on sale/clearance flags goes up, lights flash, and alarms
signal on various forums... most notably motorcycle related.
Airin, whatever you get, make sure it is comftable for you when you are seated (pads will be compressed and elastic straps at extension) for extended
periods in the buggy.
ATB,
Samairin - 5-1-2010 at 12:26 PM
Good suggestions, as always, guys - thanks.
I'm on the hunt now for a deal that won't break the bank.WELDNGOD - 5-1-2010 at 02:35 PM
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There is a size small 661 pressure suit on e-bay right now with no bids for $48 that might be worth a look. It would need a kidney belt sewn on to
it, but those things are like $160 plus new.
Screamin' deal. I have the 661 core saver which I picked almost new for $50, but it is really about a size too big for me. Might have to get one of
these.airin - 5-1-2010 at 03:05 PM
:wow:
So THAT's what a 'pressure suit' is?!
Sheesh, a bit over the top for this powderpuff gal. ;-)
I'm thinking to start out with the 661 elbow and knee pads.....WELDNGOD - 5-1-2010 at 03:07 PM
Got me a sweet rockgardn full face helmet for 56 bucks. that is where I got my roach armor for like 19 bucks ea set ,when they were bought out by
race face. Thought I would share this w/ everyone.airin - 5-1-2010 at 05:50 PM
So do the pads have to had a hard shell or can they be multi layer of neoprene like the 661 Veggie Wraps?
And we're talking for buggying here...WELDNGOD - 5-1-2010 at 06:20 PM
I have a set of hard kind for those speed run kind of days and a set of indy armor that I beieve is like a veggy wrap.I use them on those lazy crusin'
kind of days w/ little threat.heliboy50 - 5-1-2010 at 06:33 PM
I guess all that really matters is that it's comfortable enough that you'll wear it and it is something besides skin hitting a hard, abrasive surface
at speed when things go wrong.FloRider - 5-1-2010 at 09:32 PM
I like the reinforced knee that protects the kneecap from the sides as well as from direct impacts. Check out these links for some good sale prices on
661, Race Face, and Troy Lee. I always end up looking on motocross and extreme biking sites for gear.
Yup, those are good suggestions live2hover, thanks for the links.rocfighter - 6-1-2010 at 04:25 AM
I went to the local used sporting goods place and got stuff. Motocross and hockey gear seemed pretty safe to me! And used at a quality shop is way
cheaper and still safe. Watch out for some used places though. No conciance (spelling)Maven454 - 6-1-2010 at 04:35 AM
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Originally posted by rocfighter
I went to the local used sporting goods place and got stuff. Motocross and hockey gear seemed pretty safe to me! And used at a quality shop is way
cheaper and still safe. Watch out for some used places though. No conciance (spelling)
The word you're trying to spell is: conscience :D.
pads
snowspider - 8-1-2010 at 02:45 PM
Adding up the cost of my Walmart special gear and 2 or 3 pieces of bad fitting used gear I could have got a pressure suit and side protective knee
pads for not much more. You cant beat those clearance prices.
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