Ok, for all you other gals out there doing freeride and DH - I dabble in the former (did a lot better before I nose dived three feet and landed head first at 'Nam a few months ago but working on regaining that confidence!) and would like to try the latter - thinking of getting up to Tenney before the end of the season. I am a tad over 5'10 and probably 155 lbs - so definitely not petite (except for my little peanut head that requires a XXS helmet). Currently using a Giro Switchblade and have the Roach (well Race Face now) FR knee/shin and arm/elbow. Looking for some upper body protection and a real FF helmet. Needs to fit into my woefully small budget (spent that on the bike!) and do double duty for freeride days at 'Nam/Lynn Woods and DH. So that probably eliminates the true "jacket" style of Dainese and Rockgardn.
So what're y'all wearing? What works? What do you hate? I almost pulled the trigger on an Acerbis Lady Fusion roost guard but after a conversation with my local moto shop I was persuaded to try the softer biofoam jacket stye when the owner told me that's what their riders are moving towards as opposed to hard plastic. Said it distributes the impact better. He is ordering me a couple of different sizes of the 661 assault pressure suit to try on - I like the idea b/c of the price and the short sleeve style.
Also, what are you running for a helmet? Since I have the Switchblade for "lighter" trail days I am thinking of going with a moto helmet. Same guy is also ordering me a youth HJC in XXL since I fall between the youth L/XL and the adult XS.
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
Jen
So what're y'all wearing? What works? What do you hate? I almost pulled the trigger on an Acerbis Lady Fusion roost guard but after a conversation with my local moto shop I was persuaded to try the softer biofoam jacket stye when the owner told me that's what their riders are moving towards as opposed to hard plastic. Said it distributes the impact better. He is ordering me a couple of different sizes of the 661 assault pressure suit to try on - I like the idea b/c of the price and the short sleeve style.
Also, what are you running for a helmet? Since I have the Switchblade for "lighter" trail days I am thinking of going with a moto helmet. Same guy is also ordering me a youth HJC in XXL since I fall between the youth L/XL and the adult XS.
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
Jen