I've had my eye on that shirt, and I've even fondled it in person at the shop. My only hesitation is that it looks like it would be a major PITA to take off, especially after a hot, sweaty day. What's your experience?for DH I wear this in short sleeve.
https://www.troyleedesigns.com/products/5233-02
Can't find the short sleeve on the TLD page, wondering if they stopped making it?
I find it breathes pretty well, I also wear the matching shorts.
I haven't tested it extensively, but it's comfortable and doesn't ever feel bulky or bother me while riding. It's my first committed attempt at wearing any sort of body armour outside of my knee pads and Leatt. Previously I have tried on some of the older more bulky 661 shirts with full on plastic plates and such, I've tried some elbow pads, etc. and haven't been able to convince myself I can tolerate the bulkyness.
Thanks for the feedback. I've actually never had a crash where I needed a chest plate, although it only takes one...I am using it coming from a Dainese Safety Jacket. It is definitely low profile, however has only fairly minimal shoulder and elbow protection and nothing for the chest. It is better than just riding with a spine protector (which is fairly substantial in the Scott). I use it mainly for local tracks or when I have to pedal to get to the spot, but on fast and rough DH tracks I stick to something more substantial. What I am missing most is the chest protection as the lack of it resulted in some painful situations.
My experience is that it is a PITA to take off. Each and every time. I've gotten better at figuring out how to best get out of it. It does help to wear an under armour shirt or similar under it.I've had my eye on that shirt, and I've even fondled it in person at the shop. My only hesitation is that it looks like it would be a major PITA to take off, especially after a hot, sweaty day. What's your experience?
Interesting, thanks for the link.
That troy Lee short sleeve version is fairly popular around here. I have one, consider it the best compromise between comfort/breathability/protection I've been able to find.for DH I wear this in short sleeve.
https://www.troyleedesigns.com/products/5233-02
Can't find the short sleeve on the TLD page, wondering if they stopped making it?
I find it breathes pretty well, I also wear the matching shorts.
I haven't tested it extensively, but it's comfortable and doesn't ever feel bulky or bother me while riding. It's my first committed attempt at wearing any sort of body armour outside of my knee pads and Leatt. Previously I have tried on some of the older more bulky 661 shirts with full on plastic plates and such, I've tried some elbow pads, etc. and haven't been able to convince myself I can tolerate the bulkyness.
That looks really good. Will look into it some more.i haven't seen that new Bliss armor in person (uses d30 stiffeningz soft pad tech) but apparently it's super low volume.
http://www.blisscamp.com/en/bike/bliss-arg-1-0-ld-top/a-18802/
I think it is a good compromise as you state. It's a PITA to take off, but nothing that I consider a deal breaker what so ever.That troy Lee short sleeve version is fairly popular around here. I have one, consider it the best compromise between comfort/breathability/protection I've been able to find.
Man, if only it had a zipper for easy on/off.I think it is a good compromise as you state. It's a PITA to take off, but nothing that I consider a deal breaker what so ever.
Yeah, I have it, and it is pretty minimal, but it works pretty well. it's not Dainese pressure suit level protection, but if you want that, get a Dainese pressure suit.The TLD stuff didn't give me the feeling that it would protect me much if I ate it in a rock garden with it on. Seemed more like moral support than anything else.
All they need to do is replace those foam pads with D3O or similar, and extend the back a little farther down.Yeah, I have it, and it is pretty minimal, but it works pretty well. it's not Dainese pressure suit level protection, but if you want that, get a Dainese pressure suit.
I've taken some hits at northstar wearing mine under a jersey, and was generally OK with it. some of the key pads (e.g. shoulder) on the TLD have an outer layer that is dense and hard. the abdominal area foam is just reasonably dense foam but was still enough to help when i got jabbed by the end of my handlebar.Yeah, I have it, and it is pretty minimal, but it works pretty well. it's not Dainese pressure suit level protection, but if you want that, get a Dainese pressure suit.
I bought mine at the advice of one of my buddies who i ride a lot of DH with. He crashes significantly more often than I do. He still get's some bruising (and it's really cool looking because the foam has holes for breathability and you can see the holes in his bruising) but I am certain on 2 or 3 of the crashes that I've been right there with him for that he would not have been riding the rest of the day with out the TLD Shirt.The TLD stuff didn't give me the feeling that it would protect me much if I ate it in a rock garden with it on. Seemed more like moral support than anything else.