Oh wait, I don't think there is ever a time where that is a good idea, unless you are Chuck Norris. Even then it probably isn't a good idea.But if you want to have shins as tough as Chuck's beard, or don't want to scratch your recently shaved legs, (John, we know it's only a matter of time), I certainly recommend a set of leg armor.
As Captain Puffyknee has suggested, now is not the time to crash on your local trail and get sent to the ER for "Minor Surgery"....
And yes, I personally own a set I had previously only used for Downhill riding. I took Sergeant Skinnyhead's advice and wore the armor for a full ride around Moraine.....
I don't know how to say this, but I really liked the extra protection. It was not even remotely uncomfortable. Maybe those fine people at Fox Racing (blatant product sponsorship-think we can get any money out of plugging somebody's product?) really know what they are doing. It was 90+ degrees and it was not the least bit uncomfortable.
I even had the pleasure of running shin first into those new, super-grippy, bulletproof Azonic platform pedals and suffered nary a scratch.
In conclusion, Fox Racing, Camelbak, Santa Cruz, Specialized, Marin, Trek, Dakine, Azonic, Giro et al......
We will discuss all offers for sponsorship and advertising.
My Lizard Skins arrived yesterday. Tried them on and they are pretty comfy. I'll need to test them out while riding until I make final comments.
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