Category: Armor
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Leatt Releases the 3DF 6.0 Knee Guards
This unique knee pad combines a classic soft protection construction with two hard shell sliders. One classic main hard shell at the kneecap/upper shin, and an additional hard shell along the top of the kneecap. It is said to improve sliding characteristics on rough terrain massively, so the impact forces are reduced, and the knee…
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The MTB Lab Best of 2017 – Suspension, Helmet, Armor and Tools
Some of our Best of 2017 items we tested include the FOX DPX2 All Mountain shock which provides excellent control and composure in the gnar, the comfortable Leatt DBX 3.0 helmet, the comfy and protective POC Joint VPD System knee pads and the functional Fix It Sticks mountain bike tool kit. FOX DPX2 The DPX2…
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New Apparel, Helmet, Neck Brace and Knee Pads by Leatt for 2018
Leatt enlarges cycling portfolio for 2018, introducing a trail-oriented gear line that includes a new helmet, an all-new neck brace construction, and top-of-the-line knee guards. The new suite includes the DBX 1.0 trail apparel line (shorts, jersey, jacket, and gloves), the $99.99 DBX 2.0 helmet featuring their innovative 360° Turbine technology, the DBX 6.0 Kneepad combining advantages…
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First Impressions – POC Sports Joint VPD System Soft Armor
At the Sea Otter Classic bicycling festival this year, POC Sports unveiled the new Joint VPD System soft armor lineup, which includes a Knee and Elbow version. Following in the footsteps of the original VPD 2.0 and then the VPD Air armor, the Joint VPD System is highly flexible 2-ply protector utilizing the VPD energy absorbing technology. The…
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Dainese Trail Skins 2 Knee Guard Review
The Trail Skins 2 knee guards follow in the footsteps of the original Trail Skins product. The second generation of this soft armor provides exceptional breathability and ergonomics and offers excellent protection by utilizing the Pro Armor padding along with Crash Absorb side pads. The Pro Armor provides a low profile design for improved maneuverability…
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Review – Slytech ElbowPro NoShock XT Lite Armor
The Slytech ElbowPro NoShock XT Lite soft armor has proven itself to be comfortable, form-fitting, durable and has offered protection and safety to the elbows whenever unforeseen crashes and impacts to the ground have occurred. It uses the shock absorbing Slytech NoShock technology for the ultimate in performance, protection, and security along with Armortex abrasion resistant…
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Sea Otter 2017 – POC Sports Joint VPD System Knee and Elbow Armor
POC Sports was showing off their new Joint VPD System soft armor lineup, which includes a Knee and Elbow version. Following in the footsteps of the original VPD 2.0 and then the VPD Air armor, the Joint VPD System is highly flexible 2-ply protector utilizing the VPD energy absorbing technology. The VPD 2.0 and VPD Air are slightly stiffer…
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The MTB Lab Best of 2016 – Protection and Apparel
My Best of 2016 for safety and protection while bike riding is the Bell Super 3R helmet with a removable and protective chin bar and comfortable Slytech ElbowPro/KneePro NoShock XT Lite soft armor. For apparel my faves for 2016 are the warm Pearl Izumi Launch Thermal Jersey and their P.R.O. AmFIB Super Glove. Others Best…
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2016 Gift Guide for Cyclists – Helmets and Armor
For safety and protection while riding here is the Bell Super 3R helmet with a removable and protective chin bar and the innovative Kali Protectives Maya helmet. For body impact protection here is some soft armor, including the Slytech ElbowPro/KneePro NoShock XT Lite, Slytech ElbowPro/KneePro NoShock XT and the comfy Leatt AirFlex Pro knee guard.…
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Interbike 2016 – Shred Helmets and Slytech Armor
Shred Short Stack Helmet The Short Stack is their All Mountain helmet that includes some innovative safety features including the Slytech 2nd Skin XT energy absorption material and the MIPS-like Infinite R.A.A. technology. It features 20 vents with four channels, Merino soft touch padding, a wheel based retention system, a visor and is constructed with In-EPS liner…
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Interbike 2016 – Dainese
For 2017 Dainese has some pretty sweet upgrades and new entries in their bicycle body protection lineup. The soft armor Trail Skins 2 knee and elbow guards with Pro Armor padding, the articulating hard shell Armoform knee and elbow guards, the Tactile gloves, the Rhyolite 2 jacket with Flexagon chest and back protection and the base layer…
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Leatt Airflex Pro Knee Guard Review
The soft armor AirFlex Pro knee guard is comfortable and flexible and offers enhanced ventilation and freedom of movement while still providing the utmost in safety and impact protection. It has a slim fit and utilizes their ultra thin 6mm ArmorGel knee pad that is EN1621-2 certified. The knee pad retails for $79 and comes in S, M,…
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Just In – Leatt Airflex Pro Knee Guards and Fourpoint Energy Bars
Leatt Airflex Pro Knee Guards These ultra slim AirFlex knee guard scores a total of 15 points in the Leatt protection rating system. Do not be fooled by these ultra slim knee guards. They offer great impact protection and a slim fit. Our ultra thin 6mm knee pads are CE certified as impact protection. AirFlex…
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POC VPD Air Knee Armor Review
VPD Air Armor The POC Joint VPD Air is a light-duty soft armor system that was designed for enhanced flexibility, ventilation, and freedom of movement while still providing the utmost in safety and protection. The VPD Air is lighter, uses thinner material, and has less coverage than POC’s other beefier models, yet it offers a…