[kazlx]

Looking for something with hip protection. Not looking for anything super fancy, just something to minimize the hip raspberries. Seems like any time I crash, I end up with road rash on the side of my hip, which sucks. Especially right now, when it's summer, hot, humid and I have to wear a uniform to work. I'm really just looking for some protection to save my skin.

I saw the Rockgardn ones, any other suggestions?

 

[cableguy]

I use Troy Lee ones for DH. Pretty comfortable. The only bad thing is those pads tend to come off when you take it off.

 

[Straya]

I got a pair of the hoots ones that are OK but they make my bum look big.

 

[jsmilez]

The Fox Titan Race shorts are pretty comfy. the hip padding is pretty thin, but dense.

 

[SupaTone]

POC Armour

 

[DiRt DeViL]

Triple 8 skate pants

 

[juanbeegas]

My Fox Launch are pretty comfortable. Don't really notice them unless it's a particularly warm and humid day, then they tend to really heat up.

 

[foesrider]

40 bucks

 

[Sandwich]

I have the bombshell style shorts. They provide a reasonable amount of protection and aren't too bunchy, but I don't usually wear them since I'm just not sure I need them all the time.

What kind of shorts are you wearing? I'm a big fan of the TLD or other moto style shorts. They can save you from road rash and are pretty abrasion resistant. If your concern is mostly with padding, then yeah, get some safety shorts.

 

[kazlx]

I usually just wear MTB shorts. Most of mine are Oakley, just because I usually get them cheap at the factory store which is local. Maybe some of the moto style shorts would work a little better. I don't really need protection from bruising, more just skin abrasions.

 

[Sandwich]

Definitely pick up some heavy duty shorts then. I think Oakley makes some nice pairs, that would be a good way to go. They tend to sit higher on your hips and extend lower down your thigh. I got a puncture wound and a healthy laceration at whiteface before I learned my lesson. The stick went through my cotton shorts, padded shorts, and chamois spandex shorts.

You may also want to consider bib shorts underneath the nylon riding shorts as added protection, to cover your upper hip area if the shorts do not.

 

[jasonvelocity]

TLD Moto shorts have built in pads in the hips, no need for additional under-britches.

 

[sikocycles]

I wear a pait of Burton padded shorts

 

[gixme]

I wear Rockgardn CYA shorts and like them They saved me big-time this weekend, I would have really smashed my hip without them.

 

[ebarker9]

POC Armour

+1

Comfortable, protective, a bit expensive. Had Fox shorts previously and prefer the POC shorts by far.

 

[slyfink]

I have the 661 Bomber shorts. I lik'em.