body armor?

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I have seen some jumpers (on video) wearing what seems to be armored pants (knee pads and such built in).
Does anyone have any info, seems easier than knee pads, and less bulky.

Troy

I am now free to exercise my downward mobility.

[TomAiello 26]

Here's a few threads to look at for starters.

Body Armor Poll and discussion.

Protective Gear

Safety Jackets

Forum Search for term "body armor".

-- Tom Aiello

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[hookitt 1]

http://www.go-ride.com/prod_armor_dainese.html
Here's one site.

I have an old style Summer jacket and one just like the one in the picture except it's black and zips up the front.

I'd rather just use fox BMX knee/shin guards than the pants but if you need to hide your armor, the pants are great.

Here's a new version of he Knee pads. http://www.mymotorcyclestore.net/Raptor_KneeShin_Guards_F_6389.html

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Thanks Tom,
This stems from a recent incident in MX where I made a bad choice after opening and boxed myself into a corner.
I chose my best of 3 options (after f-ing up initially), and ended up sliding under a barb-wire fence, gutting myself (no stitches, but should have gotten them), and severely bruising my upper tailbone.
With only my base jumps (32), and three reserve rides under my belt for 7-cell flight (only two of those reserve rides were on "bigger" 7-cells), I realized I need more practice.
As a better pilot, I would have avoided the first mistake, and more successfully minimized the resulting injury. I will be doing some practice this summer.
I am looking for pants primarily, with knee/shin/hip/tailbone protection. I don't really see the need for the jacket, but that seems to be the biggest topic of discussion here. Why?
I used to wear a tek-vest (upper body armor) when I was snowmobiling, but I don't forsee the need in this sport. What am I missing.
Money is no object when compared to my health and safety. I have learned a valuable lesson.
I also cancelled my trip to the cave (until I am very comfortable under my Dagger 266).
Oh yeah, my gear came through without a scratch!
Thanks for your help.

Troy

I am now free to exercise my downward mobility.

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I don't really see the need for the jacket, but that seems to be the biggest topic of discussion here. Why?

Perhaps I can shed some light on that. Protect the spine. If you crash into the object or the gound on your back, That spine protector could be the only thing between you walking or not walking again.

I took a pretty big fall that would have most likely killed me. If it didn't, it would have certainly crushed my spine. The Back protector took the force and spread it out. It hurt and I couldn't breath right away but I was only battered, not broken.

So, my opinion is to wear plenty of armor. Especially some form of back pad that will spread the impact zone.

Hope that helps.

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[sum1sneaky 0]

i got my jacket for the spine protector...

i'd say you're missing what it would feel like to plant your back against a pointy rock after you overamp your rear riser flare after clearing your first base line over - or maybe it was getting a 180 with line twists because you slipped on exit from the E and your back slams into the wall just as you're grabbing risers - or maybe your missing all the stuff that can happen that none of us can even fathom.

'course taking risks is what the sport's about, every jump is a gamble - body armor or not.

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knee protection
http://www.motoworldracing.com/producst-review-asterisk-knee-brace.html
I´ve seen these in action and they rock.it diverts the impact to the femur and lower tib/fib.
I would buy it if I had a future and the money.
Stuntmen in Cali turned me on to this.
take care,
space

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