Looking for gear recommendations
#12
#13
hey punk, I don't ride MX I just ride trails...
A backpack is a must for me and I don't even realize I'm wearing it. My current backpack has chest and waist straps so it really just becomes part of you. It doesn't bounce or distract me at all. As for water, I usually just strap down a couple of big bottles of water to my rear rack. That seems to work well.
I do agree that if you fall, it may cause more bodily damage, but then again, it may actually protect you a bit. To each his own I guess.
I do appreciate your input though!
A backpack is a must for me and I don't even realize I'm wearing it. My current backpack has chest and waist straps so it really just becomes part of you. It doesn't bounce or distract me at all. As for water, I usually just strap down a couple of big bottles of water to my rear rack. That seems to work well.
I do agree that if you fall, it may cause more bodily damage, but then again, it may actually protect you a bit. To each his own I guess.
I do appreciate your input though!
On the falling, I even wear some body armor for more aggressive mountainbiking. You fall a lot more on an MTB than on a dirt bike generally. I've landed on my back with a Camelback attached more times than you can count, and unless you're carrying a set of ginsu steak knives, the Camelback has probably saved more MTB'er from added injury than you'd believe.
Wearing a Camelback is super comfortable to me and wearing it over body armor like the Answer Apex model I use, it's almost unnoticeable.
#14
On the falling, I even wear some body armor for more aggressive mountainbiking. You fall a lot more on an MTB than on a dirt bike generally. I've landed on my back with a Camelback attached more times than you can count, and unless you're carrying a set of ginsu steak knives, the Camelback has probably saved more MTB'er from added injury than you'd believe.
#15
Punken, I've landed on my Camelback a ton of times and often with a full bladder, and the stupid thing has never exploded. Frankly, I don't know how they make those things to keep from bursting, but it's rare if they do.
Yeah, I keep the pointy things in the fender and rack pack...even the ginsu steak knives.
Yeah, I keep the pointy things in the fender and rack pack...even the ginsu steak knives.
#16
Zac Speed
Hey guys, I tend to read this forum heaps but never really post anything but……
I have the Zac Speed RP-3. Works a treat and I think it’s pretty good. You don’t notice it once it’s on and it has a ridged back protector built in so landing on it isn’t a problem (done it a few times). It comes with straps so the chest protector can be removed and it can be used on for trips on the road.
Apart from the water I normally just have my phone, wallet, my tool roll and spare leavers in side it. My brother puts a first aid kit in his as well. They don’t really allow enough room to put heaps of stuff in but the basics help. I kind of wish I got the larger SP-3 but for what I ride they are fine.
-Neil
I have the Zac Speed RP-3. Works a treat and I think it’s pretty good. You don’t notice it once it’s on and it has a ridged back protector built in so landing on it isn’t a problem (done it a few times). It comes with straps so the chest protector can be removed and it can be used on for trips on the road.
Apart from the water I normally just have my phone, wallet, my tool roll and spare leavers in side it. My brother puts a first aid kit in his as well. They don’t really allow enough room to put heaps of stuff in but the basics help. I kind of wish I got the larger SP-3 but for what I ride they are fine.
-Neil
Last edited by neilapples; 05-21-2010 at 12:44 AM. Reason: spelling
#18
Ok, just a quick update for anyone who is interested. I received the Australian made Exotec SP-3 today. First impressions are very good. I have not ridden with it yet but I think it will be perfect for me. Lot's of protection with a good bit of storage. Not lots of storage, but I think it will be plenty. A few tools, a camera, a sandwich, and some other survival goodies will fit nicely. I really like that it's an all-in-one system. It seems very well made and I have no doubt that it will hold up well. I'm hoping to do a bit of riding this memorial day weekend (after the yard work... ughh). I'll try to report back on how well it rides.
Thanks to whoever recommended this excellent piece of gear.
Thanks to whoever recommended this excellent piece of gear.