OK....l ordered the SP-1 suit because Beyond Bikes said it is more manuverable and lighter(plus Steve Peat designed it). Well, I am 6' 1 and like 156 pounds(skinny bastard) and beyond bikes said a large would fit. I get it, try it on, the mesh is sliding around, i have all the straps tightened down. Does not look good. So I'm like, ok, maybe a medium will fit me. I got it in today and I don't know how long I will fit in this. It seems to fit, but the elbows are sliding up a bit, plus it is really short. I didnt know if it was supposed to be this short. Does the medium look too small? Should I just wash the large and hope it fits me soon?
My Body Armor Problem...
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I'm 6'1" and about 175 and have a large. Right after puting in on, the pads do slide around and feel like something's wrong. But as soon as I jump on the bike and get riding the sliding feeling goes away. I haven't had a serious wreck yet that would test the pad movement yet, but so far so good.
That M is way too short. That velcro strap is a kidney belt, not a rib strap.
That M is way too short. That velcro strap is a kidney belt, not a rib strap.
6'1" and 156#. Damn, I thought I was skinny. That medium looks like it fits you perfect. But as soon as you get hair on your balls, your gonna fill out quick. Then your gonna look like a sausage in that thing. I'm 6'1" and 170# soakin' wet and I wear a large. I'd get the large and wear a jersey under it for a season.
Damn you guys are skinny... 
Seriously......661 stuff is junk. I got the expensive pressure suit (yellow piping) in large and it didnt fit. I am 5'9 180lbs. The piece of crap didnt fit good at all. All of the straps were at full closure, and the chest was sticking up off my chest....the piece of crap was too big. I am not skinny, and the LARGE was too big? I have hated all of their products except myGnar said:
2003 race leg pads. I also ordered new 4X4 and race pads this year in large of course, and they were both WAY too long on my legs. I emailed them and they said that there isnt much of a length difference between large and medium or small. Bunch of total crap. I say we have a huge 661 bonfire.
Uh-oh, I just ordered an assault suit. Anyone had any bad experiences with those? (At least its going with my new ROACH pads!!)
The first time I put my armor on, it felt like it was way-way to big, so I tried a big sweatshirt underneath my armor, but that was during the winter time.
So in the summer I only had a T-shirt underneath and I noticed that when standing and walking it 'feels' too big, but once on the bike it stays put.
But on those pic's it looks like your shoulder pads are a little 'too' low to fit,
even in the riding position? Hop on your bike and try it.
So in the summer I only had a T-shirt underneath and I noticed that when standing and walking it 'feels' too big, but once on the bike it stays put.
But on those pic's it looks like your shoulder pads are a little 'too' low to fit,
even in the riding position? Hop on your bike and try it.
This is why you try the stupid stuff on before hand, then order it online 
I agree. I am a large basturd. 6ft, 240lbs. I wear a X-large rockgardn flakjacket. Fits like a glove though.
Even leg armor, XL, gloves, largest fox makes. I am just ogar. But I tried the stuff on first, as I was very worried things wouldn't fit as bike clothing and gear is sized for retards and not normal sized people.
It looks right.....if anything, you could try a different size or pick up a underarmor long sleeve shirt and try it. Might help a little
I agree. I am a large basturd. 6ft, 240lbs. I wear a X-large rockgardn flakjacket. Fits like a glove though.
Even leg armor, XL, gloves, largest fox makes. I am just ogar. But I tried the stuff on first, as I was very worried things wouldn't fit as bike clothing and gear is sized for retards and not normal sized people.
It looks right.....if anything, you could try a different size or pick up a underarmor long sleeve shirt and try it. Might help a little
Rock gardn all the way, I just got some not to long ago and it fits me really well. I might be putting it to the test this weekend at my first DH race 
dainese is the standard
That Medium looks like it fits okay too me, at least for this season. Does it bind around your armpits in the riding position?
Could you tell me where to get some, because I can't find a large Safety Jacket or Next anywhere. I have tried Go-Ride, Beyond Bikes, Cambria bikes, and others and they all say I would have to wait till half the season is over to get one. Where can I get one that has them in stock and can ship now? I need your help!GiantDHRider said:
www.transcendmagazine.comGnar said:
Acadian said:
aww shucks.
:heart: thanks lucI do indeed have large safety jacket nexts in stock. I will be shipping product again following the mt snow NCS, and then after the ste anne WC. I have been in and out of the office for 3 week snow.
store.transcendmagaznie.com for the direct attack
The 661 stuff seems to fit bigger guys better (supercut Lopes-style guys, and guys that just drank too much during the winter if you catch my drift 
, but if you're thin it's tough to get them to feel good. I'm 6'2" and about 195 so I'm not super thin but not all built either, and I've only had good luck with Azonic Z5 jackets (I'm on my second jacket right now since '99). The Dainese stuff does fit like a champ and has better spine protector technology than anybody else, but it's pricey and the material can snag on branches and whatnot more than some other brands can.
If you're not happy with how the 661 fits, I'd go Azonic. If you feel like the medium fits well for you now, you might as well hang on to it for the season and hook up your little brother or some other grom next year if you fill out after the season ends.
, but if you're thin it's tough to get them to feel good. I'm 6'2" and about 195 so I'm not super thin but not all built either, and I've only had good luck with Azonic Z5 jackets (I'm on my second jacket right now since '99). The Dainese stuff does fit like a champ and has better spine protector technology than anybody else, but it's pricey and the material can snag on branches and whatnot more than some other brands can.If you're not happy with how the 661 fits, I'd go Azonic. If you feel like the medium fits well for you now, you might as well hang on to it for the season and hook up your little brother or some other grom next year if you fill out after the season ends.
Indeed. Fraser at Transcend is out of the office until early next week, but i'm pretty sure he will have what you want in stock... Transcend has the best prices, by far.
Are you Sure Chris Wyatt doesn't have stuff oer' at whatever shop he owns (APB?)Gnar said: