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Yeah, I was told something similar. Not that it will necessarily be uncomfy, but that the padding will eventually mould to your head and thus fit "better"
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03-14-2008, 12:42 PM | #14 |
No, I dont play drums too
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i like their mainframe helmets. but thats pretty much it.
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03-14-2008, 12:42 PM | #15 | |
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Didn't fit me anyway. The XS jackets were still too roomy. Now will that be like the DOT helmets and say it in a prominent place somewhere on the gear/tags?
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03-14-2008, 12:44 PM | #16 |
No, I dont play drums too
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wow...they should try 2 custom form fit ya! how tiny are ya?
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03-14-2008, 12:45 PM | #17 |
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Yes there should be a tag on it that says CE Approved.
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03-14-2008, 12:46 PM | #18 |
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I design my own clothing for this exact purpose. But I don't think that a corset will do me too good in a bike accident, so I can't make my own gear. Darn.
Well, I have huge knockers but a tiny frame. Clothes are difficult to fit. I also have wide hips but no ass, so my shape is funky. My chest is a 36-38" but my waist is like 24". Then my hips are 34-36" again. If it fits one part of me, it doesn't fit the other. The jackets I tried were just snug enough in the chest, but the arms and waist were baggy. Goody. I prefer not to trust salesmen. Some of them know what they are talking about, others just want to make the sale, you know? So I can say, is this CE approved? And they'll say yes just so I buy it. Next thing, you're scraping me off the highway.
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ahem... yea, makes sense you'd find it hard to fit. |
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03-14-2008, 12:48 PM | #20 | |
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You may want to look at brands that are sized like clothing (i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8) rather than the S, M, L, so you can get a more precise fit (Teknic and G Line by Hein Gericke are both sizez this way). As for gloves, I've found that Icon's ladies gloves run very tiny and with freakishly long fingers (no joke ). And they do offer XS's in their ladies' gloves. As for the "not intended as personal safety gear" or whatever that disclaimer said, yeah, it's always baffled me, but I also haven't seen it in a while. I believe it was intended just as a "CYA" (so people wouldn't sue them if they went down in some Icon gear and got hurt) but who knows As for materials... well, while mesh offers the lowest level of protection, realistically, you're in Florida, so you're going to want one. It's just the way it is. Riding in much more than mesh in summertime here is just ASKING for heat stroke, IMO. So, make sure it's got CE approved armour in the shoulders, elbows and back (not just the dual density foam) From least to most protection, it's: Mesh Textile Leather (cow) Leather (roo) Leather (stingray...i.e. Held gloves) Perforated leather is a good happy medium, in that it'll give you good protection while still allowing you to breathe (somewhat). |
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