Vest?

dragonblue · Oct 9, 2009

I was wondering what type of protective vest other gals prefer to wear while riding. I need to get one this year and would love some recommendations. My husband wears a tekvest, but I understand there are some other brands available as well.

TIA!

Snojo · Oct 9, 2009

I really like my six-six-one vest.

chelle · Oct 9, 2009

661 core saver all the way.

Wish · Oct 9, 2009

Go with the 661 coresaver for sure.....they fit great, you can move freely....one of my favorite scores in gear!

Linky:

http://www.sixsixone.com/Catalog_661Bike.aspx?id=03c8d3f8-4914-4072-bc99-7f4a104fcdd6&product=30a97b9f-23e8-47d1-acb1-d7eea677d5b0

girlpowder · Oct 9, 2009

I have....

And I like both.

http://www.boardsonline.co.uk/protection/demon-shield-vest/prod_233.html

girlpowder · Oct 9, 2009

And. I have the ladies.:face-icon-small-hap

http://www.rockgardn.com/items/body-armor/flak-jacket-flak-jacket-detail.htm

Oregongirl · Oct 9, 2009

661 Coresaver.

shwee · Oct 10, 2009

dragonblue · Oct 10, 2009

Thanks for all of the replies...looks like six six one is the winner hands down!

Tumblina · Oct 10, 2009

I have one too. They have been a big hit on the Ladies Ride Forum.

Wish · Oct 12, 2009

If you can....go and find a dealer and try one on though before you order....when I first looked at it, I was surprised by the texture, and bulk of it...they are very light, and not the hard plastic like the tek vests. In the end it won me over, and I'm glad I purchased it...but with gear, I've learned you need to really try it on and see it before you fork out the $$!
Where abouts in Washington are you located?

sled*dunk · Oct 12, 2009

I agree, if you can, try them on. I didn't know anyone with a 661 to try it on. I felt Klim was too stiff, my son has one. My sister had Tekvest Super Sport, it was comfortable so I got one of those this summer.

dragonblue · Oct 12, 2009

We live between Vancouver & Longview...and will be at the snow show this weekend. Hopefully there will be some gear there that's available for trying on. I honestly don't really know what to expect since this is my first show!

CoyoteGirl · Oct 12, 2009

dragonblue said:
We live between Vancouver & Longview...and will be at the snow show this weekend. Hopefully there will be some gear there that's available for trying on. I honestly don't really know what to expect since this is my first show!

I'd be surprised if anyone had the 661 gear at Puyallup. BUT, who knows! If I still had mine I'd bring it for ya to try on.

If you don't see one at the show this weekend try some mountain bike shops. The 2 I've found here in the Seattle area carry it.

shadownelson · Oct 13, 2009

661 core saver

I bought one about a month ago. Only wore it once on an ATV ride, very comfortable like every one else said. Just got an email alert, they are on a killer sale

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5002&L2=15&L3=215&L4=&item=SIX_6454-00-520_G

dragonblue · Oct 13, 2009

shadownelson said:
I bought one about a month ago. Only wore it once on an ATV ride, very comfortable like every one else said. Just got an email alert, they are on a killer sale

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5002&L2=15&L3=215&L4=&item=SIX_6454-00-520_G

Holy $#%^ that's an awesome sale! All right, now I've got to go into a cycle store tomorrow and try them one to see what size I need, and if I like the fit, so I can order one! Thanks for the link!

HUNDO · Oct 14, 2009

shadownelson said:
I bought one about a month ago. Only wore it once on an ATV ride, very comfortable like every one else said. Just got an email alert, they are on a killer sale

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5002&L2=15&L3=215&L4=&item=SIX_6454-00-520_G

Great deal! I also found a coupon code for $20 off any purchases over $100...ended up buying 2 for $120 total with free shipping

Oh, here's the code if anyone is interested...good til 10/31. CG20off100

Oregongirl · Oct 15, 2009

sled*dunk said:
I agree, if you can, try them on. I didn't know anyone with a 661 to try it on.

I bought my 661 from a mountain bike retailer. You might try checking them out in your area.

ruffryder · Jan 13, 2010

Bringing this back up...

Do you gals recommend getting the vest, or the complete one with sleeves that has the elbow and shoulder pads?

mtnjunkie · Jan 13, 2010

I'm in the market for a vest for both of us. Pretty sure I want the coresaver, haven't decided for him yet. I think I'd feel more comfortable launching off bigger stuff if I had one. Especially with my taller bars now. Seems like the coresaver has less protection than the harder bulkier ones, but also looks way more comfortable. Maybe a bit of a tradeoff? I can't find anything around here to try on.....

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