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Message 7512 (22. Dec. 2008 21:41) (Tree)

claudine
opinions?
: : i am thinking now on what I can get to better protect my arm. i know even when healed, when i slam forward, i will kept right arm bent so i will slide on my elbow/side of arm. outstretched arm wont happen. i will need better foam at elbow then PD 1/2" kiddies. i was told those with a hard shell provide more protection. i was going to get standard PD but if my arm is bent, wont a bmx/motorcycle give more support if I can get equal foam? i really cant fit adults unless custom. my right forarm is now less then 7" around lol.
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: I don't know, Claudine. Pads are pretty personal AND usually require some trial & error. I know, personally, I'm always looking for the right balance between protection & comfort/flexibility. I mean, let's face it: If it's too bulky/heavy/sweaty/whatever you're eventually going to NOT wear it. Then you're in Trouble.
: Wear what works for you. Good Luck Keep Healing.
: Jay
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: : http://www.bobscycle.com/browse.cfm/4,99195.html
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hey, thanks for the feedback! UR awesome!! seems like the motorcross ones maybe less cushy for soft falls, but more movement, more protection then the kiddies, and more support for my forearm bones. Plus cheapier. I will think it through. I can always add padding to begin with until I feel my arm is stronger. i seem to custom everything for myself as I never find what works for me on the shelves.
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claudine: opinions? (21. Dec. 2008 19:20)
 i am thinking now on what I can get to better protect my arm. i know even when healed, when i slam forward, i will kept right arm bent so i will slide on my elbow/side of arm. outstretched arm wont happen. i will need better foam at elbow then PD 1/2" kiddies. i was told those with a hard shell provide more protection. i was going to get standard PD but if my arm is bent, wont a bmx/motorcycle give more support if I can get equal foam? i really cant fit adults unless custom. my right forarm is now less then 7" around lol.

http://www.bobscycle.com/browse.cfm/4,99195.html

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claudine: opinions? (21. Dec. 2008 20:53)
 : i am thinking now on what I can get to better protect my arm. i know even when healed, when i slam forward, i will kept right arm bent so i will slide on my elbow/side of arm. outstretched arm wont happen. i will need better foam at elbow then PD 1/2" kiddies. i was told those with a hard shell provide more protection. i was going to get standard PD but if my arm is bent, wont a bmx/motorcycle give more support if I can get equal foam? i really cant fit adults unless custom. my right forarm is now less then 7" around lol.
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: http://www.bobscycle.com/browse.cfm/4,99195.html
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actually that is my bicept. :-O but it will get bigger!
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claudine: a response (22. Dec. 2008 15:46)
 I got a response back from the Fox Launch elbow pads which I assume are equal or greater then the kids version. There is just 1/4" padding there. So seems like motorcross gear is more protective against abrasion and less on impact? I think PD are better. 1" padding. They take up my whole arm and I will have a custom brace to my elbow for support.


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claudine: confused.... (22. Dec. 2008 19:13)
 for those pads, 1/4" also. but motorcross is for higher impacts so the foam is denser he said. also more mobile with better protection. also the plastic is stronger so they are more durable. any opinions? i know w/ PD, I wont be able to move my arm. and if the 1" foam is the same as 1/4" dense foam, plus PD are $60 more, I donno.....

: I got a response back from the Fox Launch elbow pads which I assume are equal or greater then the kids version. There is just 1/4" padding there. So seems like motorcross gear is more protective against abrasion and less on impact? I think PD are better. 1" padding. They take up my whole arm and I will have a custom brace to my elbow for support.
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Jay: opinions? (22. Dec. 2008 20:49)
 : i am thinking now on what I can get to better protect my arm. i know even when healed, when i slam forward, i will kept right arm bent so i will slide on my elbow/side of arm. outstretched arm wont happen. i will need better foam at elbow then PD 1/2" kiddies. i was told those with a hard shell provide more protection. i was going to get standard PD but if my arm is bent, wont a bmx/motorcycle give more support if I can get equal foam? i really cant fit adults unless custom. my right forarm is now less then 7" around lol.


I don't know, Claudine. Pads are pretty personal AND usually require some trial & error. I know, personally, I'm always looking for the right balance between protection & comfort/flexibility. I mean, let's face it: If it's too bulky/heavy/sweaty/whatever you're eventually going to NOT wear it. Then you're in Trouble.
Wear what works for you. Good Luck Keep Healing.
Jay
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: http://www.bobscycle.com/browse.cfm/4,99195.html
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claudine: opinions? (22. Dec. 2008 21:41)
 : : i am thinking now on what I can get to better protect my arm. i know even when healed, when i slam forward, i will kept right arm bent so i will slide on my elbow/side of arm. outstretched arm wont happen. i will need better foam at elbow then PD 1/2" kiddies. i was told those with a hard shell provide more protection. i was going to get standard PD but if my arm is bent, wont a bmx/motorcycle give more support if I can get equal foam? i really cant fit adults unless custom. my right forarm is now less then 7" around lol.
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: I don't know, Claudine. Pads are pretty personal AND usually require some trial & error. I know, personally, I'm always looking for the right balance between protection & comfort/flexibility. I mean, let's face it: If it's too bulky/heavy/sweaty/whatever you're eventually going to NOT wear it. Then you're in Trouble.
: Wear what works for you. Good Luck Keep Healing.
: Jay
: :
: : http://www.bobscycle.com/browse.cfm/4,99195.html
: :

hey, thanks for the feedback! UR awesome!! seems like the motorcross ones maybe less cushy for soft falls, but more movement, more protection then the kiddies, and more support for my forearm bones. Plus cheapier. I will think it through. I can always add padding to begin with until I feel my arm is stronger. i seem to custom everything for myself as I never find what works for me on the shelves.
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claudine: total body protection lol (22. Dec. 2008 23:11)
 this would protect me all over and keep me cool lol.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AOEA4?smid=A37SYHX13GSHLR&tag=shopzilla_rev_1412-20&linkCode=asn

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ireNe: total body protection lol (22. Dec. 2008 23:21)
 : this would protect me all over and keep me cool lol.
: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AOEA4?smid=A37SYHX13GSHLR&tag=shopzilla_rev_1412-20&linkCode=asn
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If you can rig it up to be a bite-activated airbag suit, put my order in right away!
Stay relaxed and healing.
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claudine: total body protection lol (23. Dec. 2008 22:43)
 : : this would protect me all over and keep me cool lol.
: : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AOEA4?smid=A37SYHX13GSHLR&tag=shopzilla_rev_1412-20&linkCode=asn
: :
: If you can rig it up to be a bite-activated airbag suit, put my order in right away!
: Stay relaxed and healing.

i get my cast off this monday. ill ask him if he can attach me some wings lol. ;-D
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biffsk8er: total body protection lol (2. Feb. 2009 16:14)
 The only problem is that you'd go around continually asking others, "Does this make my butt look big?"

Biff

: this would protect me all over and keep me cool lol.
: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AOEA4?smid=A37SYHX13GSHLR&tag=shopzilla_rev_1412-20&linkCode=asn

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