Ok, going into my third season of riding at Diablo (hopefully to add more places and perhaps even *gasp* try racing) and wondering what set up y'all run.
First year I had a roost guard and used the Race Face arm/elbow for upper body protection. So (duh) wore a jersey underneath the roost guard.
Last year I picked up the 661 Pressure Suit since I couldn't afford Dainese It was hot as hell the days I was there and just wore a close wicking underlayer and the Pressure Suit over it. Have heard it said, however, that this may not offer as much protection as having another jersey over the Pressure Suit in terms of friction issues as I (hopefully don't) go sliding down the trail through rock gardens, etc.
Any thoughts? What do y'all use? And if my Pressure Suit is a medium what size moto/freeride jersey should I be looking for? I stopped in a moto shop yesterday and not surprisingly all of their offerings are long-sleezed (makes total and complete sense, but I figured it was worth the long shot). Just thinking that the armor is hot enough on summertime DH days, would prefer to find something short sleeve and DEFINITELY need guidance on sizing if I end up needing to order online.
Thanks for your input!
Jen
First year I had a roost guard and used the Race Face arm/elbow for upper body protection. So (duh) wore a jersey underneath the roost guard.
Last year I picked up the 661 Pressure Suit since I couldn't afford Dainese It was hot as hell the days I was there and just wore a close wicking underlayer and the Pressure Suit over it. Have heard it said, however, that this may not offer as much protection as having another jersey over the Pressure Suit in terms of friction issues as I (hopefully don't) go sliding down the trail through rock gardens, etc.
Any thoughts? What do y'all use? And if my Pressure Suit is a medium what size moto/freeride jersey should I be looking for? I stopped in a moto shop yesterday and not surprisingly all of their offerings are long-sleezed (makes total and complete sense, but I figured it was worth the long shot). Just thinking that the armor is hot enough on summertime DH days, would prefer to find something short sleeve and DEFINITELY need guidance on sizing if I end up needing to order online.
Thanks for your input!
Jen