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Old 03-13-2011, 04:10 AM
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I just bought one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...OU%3AUS%3A1123
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 04:33 AM
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Wow, those things are usually at least $100 at best. Not sure of the brand, but the pic looks decent. Let us know if you can tell any brand when it comes in and how the quality looks. I have a 661 pressure suit similar to that, but I can only wear it in really cool weather.
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 05:41 AM
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That one looks pretty identical to the fox titan armour I have, only with out the FOX branding. I really like mine and is pretty good + confidence boost. does get a little warm when its really hot.. but riding faster fixes that.

I don’t use the back brace only mine because I use a zac speed back pack and it has a brace built into it. I removed the kidney belt and tail bone support from the main back protector as I liked that……

All in all if is the same as the FOX one and i think it is as it looks almost identical you’ll be happy with it....
 

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Old 03-13-2011, 06:40 AM
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Thanks for the info, I figured for 60 bucks with shipping it was worth a shot. I was hoping it would be good for my Idaho trip this year. I thought it would have pretty good venting.
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 06:46 PM
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I just ordered one too....not sure about the sizing says I need xxl. Never wore that size in anything before
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 06:57 PM
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I was wondering about the sizing as well. I guess the chinese start so small that we end up couple of sizes bigger than we are used to.
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 10:15 PM
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Thanks!Just ordered one for my son. It says it will ship next month some time! I hope it comes sooner!
 
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Old 03-13-2011, 10:48 PM
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Mine shipped in about two days but will arrive in a few weeks.
 
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:26 AM
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Well figured I would give the update...I got it in 10 days...and it looks pretty good. I compared it to my buddys thor impact rig se and for the price this is not bad at all. I haven't tried it on the trail yet but the armor seems solid. The size I usually wear is xl in t-shirts and I ordered the xxl and it fits good for placement of the pads but a little tight on the old beer gut for the kidney belt. I am 5'11 195 pounds.
The only issue I can see so far is the thing is made all out of mesh and I am concerned about it ripping after time. At the sleeves for sure where it has the part that comes down over you thumb. But time will tell and all in all where the others are a fair bit more in price I am happy at this point. Oh and also it seems really comfortable and you can even put a t-shirt over it.
 
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:46 AM
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I ordered on 03/13/11 and here is where I stand now.... it is now IN THE USA!!!

Posting Date Drop-off Point Origin
21-Mar-2011 Cheung Sha Wan Post Office Cheung Sha Wan Post Office

Date # Location Delivery Status
21-Mar-2011 Hong Kong Item posted and is being processed.
21-Mar-2011 Hong Kong In transit.
22-Mar-2011 Hong Kong Processed for departure.
22-Mar-2011 Hong Kong The item left Hong Kong for its destination on 23-Mar-2011
23-Mar-2011 United States of America Arrived and is being processed.
23-Mar-2011 United States of America Pending customs inspection.
23-Mar-2011 United States of America In transit.

So hopefully in the next week it will be here for my boy to try on. If I am happy with it, I may order another.
 


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