jamiecurrier - 12-8-2010 at 12:49 PM
A month new to kiting and have started out with the 3.5 Bullet by Flexifoil. Obviously in need of some safety gear but what is essential. I'm really
only fond of my wrists and head...and know that if I'm gonna invest in my safety it'll be the most money I spend (most likely). So what kinda gear
would be recommended and from where...
PS. Based in the UK so p&p is one problem I keep coming across
indigo_wolf - 12-8-2010 at 01:31 PM
www.chainreactioncycles.com and www.powerkiteshop.com have free shipping throughout the UK.
Helmet, Elbow Pads, Knee Pads are the usual suspects for safety gear.
If you will be landboarding with the Scrub, you might want to look into impact/padded shorts.
There's always been some debate about wrist guards. Some people like them, and some people fear that in protecting the wrist, you leave yourself open
to more damage when the force of an impact travels up the arm. You kind of have to make that determination yourself.
For downhill and free-riding with a landboard, HillBilly Gloves with wrist support are fairly popular. With a kite, you might find that the "spoon"
that protects your palm gets in the way of holding the handles or bar on the kite.
There is actually some wrist gear that is easier to get in the UK than the US, but some of it is spendy. Are you on a short leash with regard to your
budget?
ATB,
Sam
jamiecurrier - 12-8-2010 at 03:35 PM
Hey, thanks for the quick reply...something I really like about PKF. I have a helmet already, a pass me down but still protects the noggin. I'll look
into the hillbilly gloves and the shorts. Price isn't too much of an issue, would rather pay good money for good equipment than cheap out and get hurt
later on.
jamiecurrier - 12-8-2010 at 03:41 PM
And those websites have given me ideas, but not the good kind lol...don't wanna spend a lot of money but they're so nice looking
nocando - 12-8-2010 at 08:06 PM
hey Jamie if you are a member of a mountainbike forum, go check out their for sale section, great buys for armour etc.
Kamikuza - 13-8-2010 at 12:32 AM
I got elbow and kneepads here that are too small for me (I'm big and fat) and need a home ... I'll sell 'em real cheap 
They're 661 something or others ...
jamiecurrier - 13-8-2010 at 05:03 PM
nocando...thanks for the heads up
Kamikuza...how much with p&p to the UK?
Kamikuza - 13-8-2010 at 07:10 PM
1kg so about US$30 ... actually think they came from the UK - this place ... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/
jamiecurrier - 15-8-2010 at 05:19 PM
Hey guys, took some advice and went for the brand spanking new ones on Chain Reaction Cycles, show off white =p Sorry Kamikuza, but I spent the $30 on
the item rather than pnp. But should be here soon, still need wrist guards and maybe impact shorts....still thinking about them.
Kamikuza - 15-8-2010 at 05:23 PM
No worries
Wrist gaurds & shorts - Hillbilly 
they're just like my old Harbinger wraps
you see in this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjNRjgH5fn8 - vid ...
https://www.hillbillyprotection.com/
jamiecurrier - 16-8-2010 at 01:20 PM
I'll look up the webby when it comes back online, out at the moment for redevelopment.
Bladerunner - 16-8-2010 at 05:26 PM
I love my A$$ pads for riding ATB and Blades.
Kamikuza - 16-8-2010 at 05:39 PM
It said you can order them at MBS.com or some such ...
jamiecurrier - 17-8-2010 at 09:21 AM
MBS.com it is then...although I'm gonna try raiding the for sale sections of multiple forums first, no point spending extra if I can find it cheaper
used.
indigo_wolf - 17-8-2010 at 09:48 AM
If you can't find the Hill Billy shorts on a forum. PowerkiteShop has them in large and extra-large. ATBShop.co.uk has all sizes listed. Call to confirm stock at both stores, in case there is a lag in website updates.
ATB,
Sam
jamiecurrier - 17-8-2010 at 10:47 AM
Thanks again indigo wolf, i'll stick with powerkite shop free delivery makes up for the item costs.
jamiecurrier - 17-8-2010 at 11:18 AM
Although on one of the sites there's another pair of shorts for 35 quid.
Bladerunner - 17-8-2010 at 05:10 PM
I ordered mine straight from the Hillbily website I had to pay extra for shipping to Canada but the folks there were very helpful.
indigo_wolf - 17-8-2010 at 05:39 PM
Due to pending website updates.... Hill Billy is currently using the MBS distribution channel.... actually they have been for several months now.
All domestic orders are being done directly from MBS or one of their retailers.
In the UK/EU, Hill Billy gear is being handled by MBS distributors and retailers, although I couldn't find the HB gear on the www.mbseurope.com site.
Run-on sentences.... :wee:
ATB,
Sam
chudalicious - 17-8-2010 at 08:08 PM
I had bought some hillbilly wrists a month or so ago... Ended up talking to the owner for a bit on the phone and he just sold the company as it was
getting too big too fast.
Good, well made gear - just wasn't made to fit this chica's small wrists so still on the lookout for some decent ones. pro design look real nice but a
bit too pricy and no hand protection.
Guess it's good news that SOMEWHERE, SOMEONE is getting ahead!