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Upper Body Armour

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Scotland
Posts: 296 - Karma: 47
Does it work? Does anyone ride with it? Found some cheap on ebay and was thinking about getting it. Will it restrict movement at all esp in the park? Seems like a good idea but dont want it if its going to be uncomfy and restricting.
Feb 4 2005 8:35AM
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chemicalski
Posts: 487 - Karma: 21
um if your planning to try something insane like jumping out of a helicopter into a huge pit of spikey death yes it would be a good idea, depends on how huge you go.
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Feb 4 2005 8:45AM
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Scotland
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Not huge but i ski on dry slopes so the landings are hard.
Feb 4 2005 8:50AM
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twintipteles
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^^haha classic, i hate when i jump into spiky pits of death without my armor

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Feb 4 2005 10:29AM
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Utahpowderskier
Posts: 1336 - Karma: 14
I have worn back armour since I broke my back. It that restrictive at all.
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Feb 4 2005 11:11AM
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oregonSki
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^^ Hehe, I hate that. This one time at ski camp I jumped into a spiky pit of death with only my upper body armor on.

Needless to say i did not get to participate in any of the extracurricular activities associated with 'camp' after that one.


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Feb 4 2005 12:55PM
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Scotland
Posts: 296 - Karma: 47
Thats great guys thanks for your help.....
Feb 5 2005 1:53PM
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cdizzle
Posts: 554 - Karma: 10
it might give you worms so dude, watch the fuck out for it! it is so scary right now!
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Feb 5 2005 3:56PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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Yeh if anything just get some solid like hip protection for rails. If you bail hard on a big jump body armor isn't really going to do anything for you. But its nice to have for when you mess a rail up heh.
Feb 5 2005 7:43PM
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3ski6guy0
Posts: 9201 - Karma: 134
i think padded shorts would work better
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Feb 5 2005 9:06PM
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rocktheLPs
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yeah i think your bottom is more prone to your top
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Feb 5 2005 9:08PM
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rocktheLPs
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*than your top
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Feb 5 2005 9:08PM
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BLKOUT
Posts: 1287 - Karma: 20
I just busted my ribs for the second time so I'm thinking of getting some too. Maybe skeletools or even moto pads.
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Feb 5 2005 11:16PM
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cthomaso
Posts: 86 - Karma: 10
i use skeletools, and rollerblade elbow and knee pads. they are a little tough to get used to, but i only use them for big mountain skiing. i would recommend a low profile setup that does not restrict movement hard shell like 686 is really restrictive.
Feb 5 2005 11:42PM
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donots06
Posts: 557 - Karma: 41
i have a pressure suit from 661 that i use for mountain biking. i guess you could use it for skiing, its not to restricting but you definitely wont forget you're wearing it
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Feb 5 2005 11:49PM
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