Mountain Biking - elbow/forearm pads?

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XzEn54321
12-05-04, 08:37 PM
Do any of you were elbow pads regularly? Its just i have been thinking about getting a pair since two months ago when I crashed 19 stitches. I now use more aggressive tires (panaracer dart/smoke) but still lack convince while turning at speed.

arboc!
12-05-04, 08:51 PM
they're good for dh, dj, urban... and other assorted freeride
Maelstrom
12-05-04, 08:54 PM
I can't walk/ride/do anything with my forearms covered. I will be wearing elbow pads from now on however.

jallen
12-05-04, 09:37 PM
Guess you walk around with those MTB jerseys with padded elbows all the time. :)
arboc!
12-05-04, 09:38 PM
yeah, i dont get any thing that goes to far past my elbow
Maelstrom
12-05-04, 09:57 PM
Guess you walk around with those MTB jerseys with padded elbows all the time. :)

No actually normal jerseys. My elbows and forearms took quite a beating this year.
arboc!
12-05-04, 10:00 PM
mael, if you dont like having your arms covered do you not wear any armor.
Maelstrom
12-05-04, 10:41 PM
I wear short armour. Covers my upper arm and I wear short or mid sleeve jerseys
arboc!
12-05-04, 11:31 PM
oh, like the 661 assult suit.
Maelstrom
12-05-04, 11:36 PM
Actually...thats the suitI wear (a little small in the arms but fits ok)
arboc!
12-06-04, 08:21 AM
wow im good. I dont have any body armor... seeing as all i doo is dirt jump. I should be getting one once i get a new bike (this summer). Is the 661 pressure suit a good investment?
Maelstrom
12-06-04, 09:05 AM
I love the armour. Definately helped me walk away from a few nasty crashes :)