Armor?
I’ve never ridden in armor. I’ve had a few wrecks but really, I’ve hurt myself a lot worse on road bike wrecks.
Anyway, I’ve been really interested in more and more aggressive riding lately. I’m hoping my riding style will remain focused on long days and big climbs, I do want to try harder down difficult obstacles and ride faster through what I can already do.
I understand that practice and mileage matters. I’m also getting a Canfield Yelli Screamy (aggressive hardtail) to replace my XC oriented Trek hardtail.
So what do you guys wear? Full armor and just strip down uphill? Is there a light armor that actually helps more than it hinders?
Is it all shin/knee and forearm/elbow? I seem to land on my hips.
What’s helpful? What’s useless? What’s minimum? What’s overkill? I really don’t know where to start.
Thanks.