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Description:All-new design features adjustable length arms and removable elbow/forearm guards. It can be worn as a full jacket, short-sleeve jacket, or just the elbow/forearm guards by themselves.
Ventilated, injection-molded plastic over perforated EVA padding offers strong, cool protection.
Full-length, moisture wicking Lycra base is breathable, smooth and comfortable enough to be worn directly against the skin.
Wide, impact-dispersing, articulated back slider
Four-point shoulder adjustment straps allow even, linear adjustment, and are both perimeter and “X" stitched for durability.
Moto-style kidney belt with side compression adjustment tabs and hidden stash pocket for keys, ID, etc.
Landing Zone™ Elbow/Forearm Guards act as direct replacements in the event of loss or damage.
Available in S/M, L/XL, and 2X/3XL sizes
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Submitted by
liqwid
a Downhiller
from Denver, CO
Date Reviewed: July 16, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Longhorn | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$170.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Inexpensive, well padded, well ventilated, good coverage | | Weaknesses: | I'd like to see some longer forearm coverage, shoulder pad adjustment straps come loose and need to be pulled tight from time to time, split chest protector kind of worries me but so far no problems, you have to wear something under it. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | IronHorse Sunday Team | | Bottom Line: | This is my first armor jacket. I've taken a couple of smaller spills, one of which was in a rock garden. Any time I've eaten it I barely felt anything so I know its doing its job. Its much cheaper than a Daniese but probably not as comfortable but just buy an UnderArmor sleeveless impact shirt and you won't even notice it. The padding feels like you can really wack yourself pretty good and still be fine. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
WholesaleUgly
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton Alberta Canada
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Protection, Comfort, Price | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Bike Setup: | 2007 RM Switch 2.0 | | Bottom Line: | I expected the 08 flack jacket to be much bulkier and stiff. Everything is very adjustable and flexable. Provides great protection and is comfortable, What else do you want? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ROB-BOB
a Weekend Warrior
from Mckeesport, pa
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$169.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint | | Strengths: | lots of protection, comfortable, elbow pads can be used by themselves | | Weaknesses: | back slider seams to sit a little low on your back,
velcro on forearm guards are kind of useless | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | 07 Specialized Big Hit 2 stock | | Bottom Line: | This protective suit has alot of protection for the price and is very versatile. After you get the straps set up you don't have to do much adjusting. I was also surprised that it is not very hot. I don't even notice wearing it while i am riding. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for extra protection. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ode TuJoy
a Weekend Warrior
from B'ham, USA
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$119.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Versatile: can be used as a Vest, full jacket, or just elbow guards. Removable spine section. Protection well placed and where you need it most. I like the fact that the jacket comes all the way down to the waist line not mid torso like the 661 Pro Pressure Suit. Two piece chest protector doesn't "choke" you out like some breast plate designs (IE 661 Pro Suit) | | Weaknesses: | odd fitting, bulky. Forearm guards are rigid and don't flex well with your elbow. Adjustment straps are wide and elastic and overkill. A nice velcro quick adjustment setup would be better. | | Similar Products Used: | sixsixone Pro Pressure Suit (highly recommended BTW) it's more flexible than the Flak Jacket but has issues of it's own too. | | Bike Setup: | Transition Bottle Rocket | | Bottom Line: | I'm giving this a 5 for value because I got a smokin deal on ebay- paid 120 shipped.
Overall cons; this body armor is bulky and difficult to adjust. Forearm guards are not as flexible as it could be, very rigid so as you bend your arm the pad opens up pulling away from your arm, exposing your forearm underneath. Size is sort of odd. I got the S/M and weigh 175, chest size is right in there for a S/M but it still tight throughout the mid section. I'm not fat but I'm not BruceLee either, this fits well up top and around the shoulders but the kidney strap is short and tight to zip up. So if you've got any kind of "gut" be sure to get a Large and cinch up all the adjustment straps.
Overall pros are; it doesn't really matter, once it's adjusted don't mess with it, crash once and it will be the best investment ever.
For a weekend warrior or someone that visits Whistler a few times a year, I'd recommend the 661 Pro Suit. If your hard core or a DH racer this suit is great. It's almost a light Motocross suit- so that should tell you the level the suit is built at. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug
a Weekend Warrior
from LI, NY
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | rockgrdn | | Strengths: | Built solid, and made to take the bumps thrown at it. | | Weaknesses: | Still needed 4 stitches in elbow on a pretty hard fall. Not sure how, but can only guess that elbow pad section caused it as it was still in place | | Bottom Line: | Like all the others say, this is the one to buy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Randy
a Cross Country Rider
from the M.V. - CA
Date Reviewed: August 20, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Browns Camp | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | price point | | Strengths: | all these positive reviews are true - great product | | Weaknesses: | should have bought one sooner | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Super Caliber 29er | | Bottom Line: | This was purchased for my girlfriend. She just started MTB and though very athletic and a quick learner she was still getting pretty bruised up on the learning curve.
I bought her the jacket and knee/shin guards and was so impressed with the fit and quality I purchased some arm and shorty knee guards for myself.
We ride XC - no shuttle runs - and this product is light enough, cool enough, and well fitted to the point you can actually wear it on your epic XC rides. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hanna Crash test dummy
a Weekend Warrior
from Tempe,AZ
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Race loops @ Mcdowell Mtn | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Cactus Bike | | Strengths: | Super comfortable, cool when riding in Arizona heat, way adjustable, (even for fat guys like me) and wicked strong. The removeable spine gaurd is also a bonus when wearing a hydration pack. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | 661-didn't fit and moved around to much when I went down. | | Bike Setup: | Transition Covert- Roco TST rear and 10th anniversary Z1 bomber front. | | Bottom Line: | Buy this jacket you won't regret it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a Downhiller
from Massachusetts
Date Reviewed: February 11, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$183.00 | | Purchased At: | Rockgardn.com | | Strengths: | Everything...form-fitting, breathable (open mesh), burly hard plastic guards. The removable elbow pads are awesome because you can use other guards in their place. Tough stitching that stays together. This thing is the most comfortable and most protective upper suit I've worn and is 100% worth every penny. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | 661, Fox roost guard | | Bottom Line: | Don't hesitate to buy this if you need upper body protection...honestly don't even consider anything else. Roost guards are useless, 661 suits are awful and Dainese is too expensive. This suit betters all of the above and at a reasonable price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martin Spencer
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Too many, Fernie, North shore, Moab | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$169.00 | | Purchased At: | Ride this | | Strengths: | Lots of protection, mesh is cooler, replaceable arms, everything stays in place well when riding. Longer than the 1st generation which is nice. | | Weaknesses: | After first day using with no crashes noticed stitching coming apart on one arm guard, mesh is coming apart on other arm guard. Arm guards are really tight although rest of the jacket fits well. Maybe I need XL arms with L jacket. Definately needs to be worn over top of a shirt, unlike the old one, never had chafed nipples like that before! | | Similar Products Used: | Original RockGardn Flak Jacket, so far, I like many aspects of it better than the new version - other than the heat and how the arms stay in place. | | Bike Setup: | Nomad | | Bottom Line: | A good jacket, not a great one. Could use lycra over nips, difficult to put jacket on with arm guards attached, so far not durable - will really find out after crashing it first time. I'm giving it 3 chilies because it is good and worth the money, for a 3rd generation is should be better and I have previously been impressed with Rockgardn stuff. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
esmundo
a
from canada
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | 145.00 | | Strengths: | Tough paddings to keep everything in place. Great value. | | Weaknesses: | A bit too hot | | Bottom Line: | I own a 2005 version but the open mesh fabric on the new 06 version looks a lot cooler then mine, definitely worth checking it out. With the price I've paid I'm more than impressed with the quality of this product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a Racer
from Syracuse, NY, USA
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$185.00 | | Purchased At: | Rockgardn.com | | Strengths: | Pads stay in place, comfortable | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Azonic Eliminator II, Boxxer WC | | Bottom Line: | This suit has saved me from multiple serious injuries. It was WELL worth the money that I spent and I feel that the Rockgardn flack jacket is now an irreplaceable portion of my riding equipment. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from Ewa Beach, HI, USA
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Strengths: | Fit and Finish. Lot's of Padding | | Weaknesses: | HOT, HOT, HOT | | Bike Setup: | '05 Big Hit, 888RC, Romic D | | Bottom Line: | Awesome product for the price. Not as exotic as the Dainese, but who cares for the price. The jacket will take whatever you throw at it. I highly recommend it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Asa Salas
a Downhiller
from Orangevale, Ca., USA
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | any trail in Downieville | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | rockgardn | | Strengths: | Fit Fit Fit! The 2006 flack jacket is by far the most comfortable full protection armor I have worn. Rockgardn used soft, breathable mesh this year which is great for hot Cali summers. This is not the lightest armor, but the fit and mobility cancel any minor weight penalty. Also, this jacket offers pretty much the most protection you can buy, and I bet it will last, judging by the tough stitching and quality zippers. | | Weaknesses: | Not sure yet. I will report back after my trip to Bootleg Canyon. | | Similar Products Used: | Dainese, Fox, Azonic | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz V-10 with all the fixin's | | Bottom Line: | The Flak Jacket is so nice my husband stole mine. Now I have to buy another. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Samsun
a Downhiller
from Wales, UK
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Direct | | Strengths: | The whole package. | | Weaknesses: | None that I have found. | | Similar Products Used: | I was a body armour virgin!!! | | Bike Setup: | Orange Patriot and Sub-Zero with all the usuall Hope, Saint, Sram, Raceface. | | Bottom Line: | This is the first safety jacket I have purchased and I am very impressed. I waited until I visited my bro out in USA to purchase one as at the time they were unable to sell them in Britain, something to do with the safety standards over here. This to me is quite concerning due to the Flack Jacket being about the most robust armour around!!!
I was concerned about being too hot in the jacket but was quite suprised how cool it can be, you obviously get hot if you wear it on a climb but hey, think of the extra beer calories you are earning.
For the money I don't think you can buy better.
Bottom line: Tough, robust, comfortable, cool, styling and price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
LORD DEST
a Weekend Warrior
from NYCITY
Date Reviewed: September 2, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | devils freeride park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | bellilite bike | | Strengths: | great fit good coverage.. | | Weaknesses: | non yet | | Similar Products Used: | fox launch suit | | Bike Setup: | cannondale prophet 800 stock | | Bottom Line: | great suit make u feel invincecible able to take on anything in the way!!! good price | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cody Powers
a Downhiller
from Chico
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | boondocks, northstar | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | universal cycle | | Strengths: | light, breathes real well, pads stay in place well, allows full range of movement. saves your friggin ass when you eat it. | | Weaknesses: | detachable elbow guards are cool, but when you aren't wearing the suit, why would you want the stupid cloth that goes up the arm and to the wrist? annoying. | | Bike Setup: | '04 ironhorse sgs pro, boxxer, 5th element, 2.7 maxxis, etc | | Bottom Line: | best suit i've ever seen. dianese is comparable but its got that netting inbetween the pads that could get caught on stuff, and costs twice as much. flak jacket's comfy, honestly can't notice it after a minute or two riding. makes you want to do things you shouldn't. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
shanedawg
a Downhiller
from san jose, ca
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | a-line, whistler | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | great fit. After the first couple of rides I stopped even noticing I was wearing it. Good impact protection and pads in all the right places. Pretty packable. if you take the arm pads off you can strap it to your camelbak for the climbs. | | Weaknesses: | hmmm, i'm grasping here but the bottom of the spine protector makes my Fox 360 shorts sag down too much. I have to keep pulling them up. | | Similar Products Used: | tried on 661 and dainese in the stores | | Bike Setup: | freeride/dh. Some climbs some chairlifts. | | Bottom Line: | My first chest/upper body armor and I am very pleased. no chafing, and the pads stay put when you crash. So far I had a couple of good tuck and rool type crashes and one shoulder impact with a tree and I barely felt anything.
If one thing could be improved it would be some sort of way to keep you shorts from getting pushed down by the back pad. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
brad naughton
a Weekend Warrior
from chiba
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | the razor edge | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | cbo | | Strengths: | Firstly this is the 2004 model.
I have had lots of fast crashes in this jacket over the last year and I am completely amazed that it is still in perfect working order. Fits me like a glove.
| | Weaknesses: | Probably only that the pading could be thicker, I`ve nailed my elbow once and it still hurt like hell even though the pad didn`t slide out of place.
It`s the knee gaurds that I have fit problems with, but that`s another story. | | Similar Products Used: | Leather jacket, it sucked. | | Bike Setup: | Yeti 575 | | Bottom Line: | It looks much cooler now than when it was all new and shiny because of all the knarly scratches!
Fantastic product, anything that has not broken after what I`ve done to it must be good.
Comfortable and flexible.
I also use it with my Dirtsurfer and it works just as well for other than mtb activities.
Probably would recomend "try before you buy" due to some of the fit issues mentioned by other reviewers. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
alex
a
from belgrade
Date Reviewed: April 29, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | net | | Strengths: | Big spine plate.
It does not slip around (at least for me) and does not restrict movement.
Very comfortable. | | Weaknesses: | The only thing i can think of is maybe that the suit should have some sort of upgrade vest that would offer yet more protection. | | Similar Products Used: | 661 pressure suit | | Bike Setup: | stevens f9 race | | Bottom Line: | A very nice product and definately worth every dollar. When it comes to personal safety there is no taking chances and i feel very confident about the flack jacket and what it offers. Its not too heavy and is breathable. It looks and fits very good and is definately the coolest suit ive had so far. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean Estes
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: January 13, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Sweetness | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$183.00 | | Purchased At: | Rockgardn.com | | Strengths: | Incredible price, Excellent fit, Adjustability, Styling. The most bang for your buck hands down. | | Weaknesses: | Truly I can't think of any, there were a few minor issues with the old jacket but the new one pretty much addressed all of them and is basically perfect. | | Similar Products Used: | EVS, Azonic, 661 | | Bike Setup: | n/a (what's my bike got to do with it?) | | Bottom Line: | There is a reason this jacket was voted best on MTBR last year and it will be again this year, it has the most features available for this price range and even really has the features of Dainese for about 1/2 the price! This jacket is light, breathable, durable and very well designed. Although it may look similar at a glance to some other jackets on the market there are actually many details that make the Flak Jacket stand out. I spoke to Mark, the owner of Rockgardn at length on the phone about these features and he pointed out to me many things I hadn't noticed but was glad to know about. For example the base material is different than the other jacket on the market that is most similar and much more comfortable against the skin, also the foam padding used under the plastic panels has fewer holes so it is more dense and therefore more protective. Not to mention the arms are removable so you can replace them if needed or just take them off for hot days. The list goes on but most importantly this jacket is solid! I have taken some serious spills and walked away w/o a scratch even at high speeds. For those who complain of a lack of collar bone protection or sternum protection, there is no good way to protect bones. If you were to have guards to protect these areas you would not be able to move or ride a bike at all. Customer service is also top notch and Rockgardn is open to suggestions about improving their product as evidenced by their awesome new redesigned 2005 Flak jacket! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, WA
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$183.00 | | Purchased At: | RockGardn.com | | Strengths: | 1. It looks great
2. Provides Chest and Spine protection
3. Also used in the Dodgeball movie (great movie)
4. Comfortable, Breatheable
5. A lot more but I dont have the time to type the rest! | | Weaknesses: | I hate to say there is one, but the only flaw it has is it dosent protect the collarbone | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | 03' Shwinn Mountain Bike | | Bottom Line: | This is one of the Greatest things ever to purchase!!! If you love biking and have $183 burning a hole in you pocket, get this!!! Trust me, I got this a week ago, and man, all the girls at my school are just clinging to me, not just because of my outstanding bike moves, but 50% of the credit goes to the jacket!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Magicmirror
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, TX
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$183.00 | | Purchased At: | Rockgardn | | Strengths: | A "pretty good" jacket, especially when considering the price. It offers excellent back protection, pretty good chest protection, and reasonable shoulder protection. | | Weaknesses: | The arms fit very poorly, and like their knee/shin guards, the elbow cups seem to easily slide to the side, leaving me with an uneasy feeling about how well my joints will be protected in the event of a slide or sideways crash. There is only one strap on the forearm to help hold this in place, and the arms seemed to be twisted up a lot to get the cups in place.
Also, the straps for adjusting the jacket don't do a lot because the velcro section is short and the straps will be sticking out too far in the air if you try to tension them.
The chest protection is good, but it does leave your sternum exposed, as the pads are on the left and ride sides of a central zipper. I could see hitting a rock wrong and wishing it was a full shield.
Most of the pads on this vest seem to be of medium quality, and they are not shaped as ergonomically as those on more expensive products. | | Similar Products Used: | Dainese | | Bike Setup: | Yeti 575 | | Bottom Line: | I sent this item back, as some of the fit issues made me a bit insecure about how well it would perform. Because it is a safety item, I feel everything needs to be top notch. I've gone with the more expensive Dainese instead, as their products address all of my concerns listed above.
I think the Rockgardn product is an inexpensive way to give yourself a pretty good degree of protection, but it is far from perfect and is clearly from a new company. The build quality could be a bit better even at $180.
Also, the customer service was okay, but it was not as stellar as what other reviewers have said. My refund took a long time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pyro
a Weekend Warrior
from Reno, NV
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Flume, Northstar | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Rockgardn online | | Strengths: | Looks great and protects even better. | | Weaknesses: | The waist area sometimes came up but maybe that's just my body type. Nothing serious though. | | Bike Setup: | Stock 04 Stinky, C'Dale Jekyll 2000 | | Bottom Line: | Great protection and fit. I forgot that I had it on until I took a spill. It makes you feel invincible. After a big spill, I just got up and kept going. It got a bit hot but nothing serious. All the pads stayed where they were supposed to. If you're in the market for upper body protection, the Flak Jacket is it. Looks cool and pretty much bullet proof as the name implies. Rockgardn also has great customer service.
Also, the little pocket thingy on the waste strap was really handy for my $$ and keys. Great buy and I would recommend it to anyone who's serious about minimizing bodily injury. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Romie
a Downhiller
from LA, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Strengths: | Not too heavy, looks great, very comfortable and breathes pretty well!! Plenty of protection for all of the stupid/fun stuff we love to do on our bikes. | | Weaknesses: | There are only two things I can think of:
Elbow/forearm pads only have one strap, which I feel there should be two (althought they don't slide around!).
Lastly, the kidney belt moves around just a bit. Should be a velcro strip on the jacket that connects to the kidnet belt to prevent it from sliding up, or down. | | Similar Products Used: | NONE!!! This is the best jacket!! | | Bike Setup: | '04 Yeti ASX with all the GOOD STUFF!!! | | Bottom Line: |
Like I said, this is the BEST JACKET OUT THERE!! I have tried many other's on and out of all of them, this one feels the best and offers EXCELLENT protection!!! If you race, or just like trying to pushing yourself to the next level, I recommend getting one of these.
5 out of 5 Dr's recommend it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Downhiller
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything lift assited | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$185.00 | | Purchased At: | www.rockgardn.com | | Strengths: | The chest and forearm pads are just about bullit proof the strap's on it are way beefier than other product's used. This jacket fit's like a glove I don't even notice I have it on. It keep's you very cool also. | | Weaknesses: | None that I have seen so far | | Similar Products Used: | 661 pressure suit | | Bike Setup: | Giant Team DH with the Progressive Suspension, Rock Shox Boxxer, Truvativ bar and stem, E13 SRS, Raceface crank's,Sun Ringle Singletrack rim's, Hayes brakes, SDG saddle I beam,Maxxis Tire's Minion's sre the whip | | Bottom Line: | This stuff will save your @ss. I crashed last year at Mt.Snow on Pro/Expert course in the wide open section for those of you that know it. I got out of control and went @ss over apple cart's at about 30-35 mph in the grass.Bent my handle bar's and was able to finish. If it wasn't for the spine piece I probably wouldn't have finished it took a real good hit. You don't have to break the bank for good protection. This is my second year using Rockgardn's body armor.This stuff really rock's | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Norman Brees
a Downhiller
from Las Vegas, NV
Date Reviewed: February 29, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | the fast ones | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$185.00 | | Purchased At: | cambriabikes.com | | Strengths: | Verrrrrry comfortable, pads don't move, makes you look buff, fits under your normal jersey.Cheap for the quality. | | Weaknesses: | Only thing I can think of is no rib protection. There is padding but no hard plastic, so there is a little something there. | | Similar Products Used: | Two shirts! | | Bike Setup: | '04 Bullit w/ FR-DH goodies. | | Bottom Line: | I got to test it out today at Bootleg Canyon, probably the best armor testing grounds in existence. I crashed 3 times (just one of those days) on some NASTY rocks. The armor did it's job. I don't even have a scratch anywhere this thing is protecting at. I highly recommend this equipment. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jesse Hill
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Demo | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Great fit,comfortable to wear against skin | | Weaknesses: | none I can think of | | Similar Products Used: | 661 pressure suit | | Bottom Line: | First off this armor is not the same as the 661 the material is much softer and the back is better. Also I tried the 661 2004 version and let me tell you this is much much better. the 661 had some weird fit issues (left arm pads twisted to the side of arm instead of behind arm and the right arm pads were up higher) this made me lose alot of respect I once had for this company, now they have acknowledged the wierd fit so time will tell but still the material is not as nice. The Rockgardn just fits sooo good I can't discribe it, you will just have to try it for yourself.
If you are interested in armor suits this is the one to get and if you are a medium please help my friend out and buy his, he got a medium with another friend of mine and it turned out not to fit him so it has not been used, after trying my small on him it seems this is what he should have got. So if you like what others have said and you are a medium he is selling his brand new for 150.00 or best offer. So help him and youself out and get his at a discount so he can get a small.
sorry for the add here but I thought after all the reviews you would want one too. It really is the best.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Downhiller
from Santa Barbara
Date Reviewed: December 2, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | cold springs | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | velo pro santa barbara | | Strengths: | Good build, pads stay in place, fits like a body glove, very very comfortable | | Weaknesses: | Straps were too long, but talked to Craig I think and was very helpfull with getting it sorted out. Just needed to restitch the straps a little, NOT a big deal. | | Similar Products Used: | 661 pressure suit, azonic body vest | | Bike Setup: | 2002 cortina joyride/shiver sc/xtr,xt components/king etc..
2002 intense M1, arrow DHX,hope wheels/hayes/shiver DC | | Bottom Line: | I got these right before christmas 2002. I also got a full face helmet which helped a ton with confidence as our trails are not forgiving if you fall. After riding around with just arm pads and falling a few good times this jacket was a must. I knew Rockgardn was a new company but their stuff must be made in the same 661 factory because their product line looks identical. It is still great stuff though. I've fallen frontwards, on my back, side etc...and this has made getting up much easier. It saved my ribs more than once too from the bars hitting them. Fit wise it is on. I had to get a XL I think and it fits nice and snug. IF I lost 10-25lbs it would still fit but I don't think I'd want to go beyond that range. Overall excellent product | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan McDonald
a Downhiller
from Manchester
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Tenney Mtn | | Duration Product Used: | 3 mont |
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