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Post by fleabitten on Feb 21, 2010 16:05:16 GMT
am also thinking of replacing my body protector. of course this is all subject to funds lol! but im hoping to save up my money and get this stuff over the course of the year before the stuff disintegrates! ;D Ive had it for coming on 6 years now. I have an airowear one at the moment with velcro fastening. i dont want a zip up one. the one i have at the moment is a 'short' style but would need to get it fitted to see if a regular one would maybe be a better idea. however, it doesnt look small on me at all strangely enough  its just battered and torn really lol! any ideas on brands that are good etc? |
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Post by scattymare on Feb 22, 2010 12:05:43 GMT
No idea Im afraid Flea but will watch with interest as thats another investment I need to make.
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Post by zara on Feb 22, 2010 12:27:31 GMT
I have recently replaced my virtually unworn Rodney Powell BP for a Race Safe one. Much more comfortable, light and flexible - I may even wear this one! It does zip up but is adjusted with laces at the side. it comes in different lengths and loads of different colour combinations Zx www.treehouseonline.co.uk/product_list/63 |
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Post by fimacg on Feb 22, 2010 15:26:29 GMT
I like the look of those race safe ones...
Flea I would suggest you go into a shop near you and try a few brands on and see what is the comfiest.
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Post by dannyboy on Feb 22, 2010 20:51:07 GMT
Zara, those race safe ones are lovely!! A bit more expensive but worth every penny if they are comfy and snug.
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Post by fleabitten on Feb 25, 2010 11:01:38 GMT
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Post by ernieburt on Feb 27, 2010 15:21:01 GMT
I have the champion flex air and its light and flexible as the name suggests but I'm afraid its the only one i've owned so have nothing to compare it to. I did quite a bit of research first though and it seemed to come up trumps in its price range.
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Post by FirenLady on Mar 16, 2010 8:53:52 GMT
def. recomend racesafe. I have one, Its sooo comfortable that I forget I'm wearing it. No more feeling like you can't breath!
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Post by fleabitten on Mar 16, 2010 19:53:50 GMT
no update on the BP/boots situations as no income so far lol!! but am working on getting a job and then ill be RICH! specially when i get off for study leave in may and i can work during the week (of course remembering about revision lol!). on the lesson on sat my BP was bumping off the back of the saddle and i have had that BP for 6 years and i havent had much problem with it bumping off so maybe it was just a high cantle. anyway, it made me think that i may have to go for makes that do a short back length only (as the one i have now is a short back style)  do racesafe do short lengths? |
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Post by zara on Mar 19, 2010 23:17:08 GMT
Yes flea Racesafe do short back lengths - I have one!
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Post by fleabitten on Mar 21, 2010 20:37:16 GMT
oh good!
still no further forward with job hunting (it is sooo hard to get a part time job!) - however, i will be getting a babysitting job in April which should help somewhat - slowly getting there lol!
racesafe seem to be v popular but i am sorta doubtful.
1) they look flimsy even though they claim to offer the highest protection 2) i dont really mind the stiffer ones, makes me feel safe actually, sorta encased in armour sort of thing lol! but perhaps a suppler one would enable me to move better?
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Post by zara on Mar 22, 2010 12:25:15 GMT
Certainly not flimsy Flea and have level 3 protection, I still feel "safe" but I can move much better than in my Rodney Powell one Zx
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its just battered and torn really lol! 
do racesafe do short lengths? 
