body armour??!!!

[alice]

Hey everybody!

My brother wants to get some body armour, but neither of us really know whats best/what he needs/how much to pay etc

I guess the type of riding he does is similar to Bolehills type stuff....

He's looking at getting a pressure suit, gloves and knee pads.

What do you guys recommend as starter body armour (on a budget!)?

Should he stick to big brand stuff or is it okay to go cheap? What kind of price?

Can he buy second hand/ does anyone have any old stuff?

Any recommendations appreciated


ps i really dont know what Im talking about

[yetihenry]

Bolehills DH or the BMX track? For the BMX track you wouldn't wear a pressure suit. If he wants to race he will either need race pants and knee pads, or shorts and knee/shins. Something like 661 kyle straits are the most popular for knee pads and can be had around £30ish new.

Full body armour isn't really worn unless its a rocky full on DH track. We mainly just wear kneepads, gloves and full face helmets.

[alice]

apparently its called 4x what he does, if that gives you any clue. but ill pass it on

[yetihenry]

If he rides 4x then he will wear even less armour. A pressure suit is way overkill for 4x. Kneepads, gloves, goggles and a full face are what everyone wears pretty much, some people won't bother with a full face and just wear a pisspot, but if he ever races he will need the full face.