Thor Impact Rig armour

Darryl · 03-15-2008, 04:43 AM

Been looking at armour lately. I've been racing a few seasons only wearing knee pads. after a few close calls, I need to get something.

$350 for Dianese is a tough pill to swallow on a students racing budget.

been looking around, and like how the Thor is fairly low profile, and still looks like it would work. I don't want elbow/forearm pads. (I get huge arm pump no matter how loose)

http://www.sicklines.com/reviews/thor-impact-rig/

I went around to a few moto shops in Coquitlam today with no luck.(Carter motorsports, and Checkpoint Yamaha)
I'd like to try it on before I make any decisions.
Has anybody tried this one on before, or has anyone seen it in any shops in the lower mainland.

BTW: I have tried on both the TLD and 661 and I don't like either.

Cheers.

PUNKY · 03-15-2008, 04:55 AM

661 makes some motovest thing that looks nice

http://www.sixsixone.com/Catalog_661...3-a2f5afd07716

Darryl · 03-15-2008, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_perm

661 makes some motovest thing that looks nice

http://www.sixsixone.com/Catalog_661...3-a2f5afd07716

Tried that one on today. it felt like a soft version of a roost gaurd. no side shoulder protection.

Darryl · 03-15-2008, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onepunch

go to a moto shop, and get 661 form last year at half the cost of Dianese. brands that cross over motocross and mtnbike are your best bet for cost, protection...may not be as cool and vented though.

How bout you read my entire post and then reconsider what you just said.

Robot · 03-15-2008, 07:11 AM

did you try any of the stuff from 661?

connor · 03-15-2008, 08:25 AM

I hear the 661 stuff is pretty sweet..

Bryan · 03-15-2008, 03:22 PM

i just read somewhere, that the 661 stuff is pretty sweet......maybe give it a try

J-Kwon · 03-15-2008, 05:53 PM

i think you're looking at the wrong crowd, thor is motorcycle/dirtbike company is it not? you're best bet is to try on new 661 or anyother brand at a bike shop, or phone up sportbike shops.

onepunch · 03-15-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darryl

How bout you read my entire post and then reconsider what you just said.

soory dude, i read nothing below the pic. i thought it was sig. i will delete my first post.

syncro · 03-15-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darryl

How bout you read my entire post and then reconsider what you just said.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robot

did you try any of the stuff from 661?

Quote:

Originally Posted by connor

I hear the 661 stuff is pretty sweet..

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighitter

i just read somewhere, that the 661 stuff is pretty sweet......maybe give it a try

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Kwon

i think you're looking at the wrong crowd, thor is motorcycle/dirtbike company is it not? you're best bet is to try on new 661 or anyother brand at a bike shop, or phone up sportbike shops.

i think you guys forgot about the tld stuff

Robot · 03-15-2008, 09:36 PM

Try CR Cycles in Maple Ridge. They're on Dewdney at 228th.

604-467-2344

DorBink · 03-15-2008, 10:20 PM

I have a 661 assult presure suit. Love it, but i use it for just free riding. I have an older one that doesn't have a hard spine. But looking at the 2008 it does. Good thing it is short sleeve so if you don't want arm pumping it is good. Also good price.
If you do go try arm guards i use some MACE ones that fit perfectly.

PUNKY · 03-15-2008, 11:31 PM

ive seen some of last years dianese stuff (grey) at steed that was on sale

simon@nshore · 04-17-2008, 10:14 PM

check out the dainese multisport jacket... it's a lighter weight/less restrictive upper body jacket that covers off what you need - spine, shoulders, elbows, chest... haven't used it yet but it's on the way and came pretty highly recommended... used in skiing and other sports as well... i found one online cheap from a skiing shop - www.the-raceplace.com...

Dantes Inferno · 04-17-2008, 10:53 PM

Darryl, stop buy overtime if you get a chance and try the mace swat jacket. Im not a fan of upper body armour but this stuff feels really good. Its a full mesh setup, with sturdy chest and spine. The shoulders work well aswell. Ive tested mine out pretty good.

Just take some sissors and cut the forarms off. The ones at overtime are also the 1 peice chest with the zip that doesnt go down the middle, so it protects your sternum.. I think they were around 100 bucks.

03-15-2008, 04:43 AM	#1
Darryl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stuck in a garage reno Posts: 614 Rep Power: 43073	Thor Impact Rig armour Been looking at armour lately. I've been racing a few seasons only wearing knee pads. after a few close calls, I need to get something. $350 for Dianese is a tough pill to swallow on a students racing budget. been looking around, and like how the Thor is fairly low profile, and still looks like it would work. I don't want elbow/forearm pads. (I get huge arm pump no matter how loose) http://www.sicklines.com/reviews/thor-impact-rig/ I went around to a few moto shops in Coquitlam today with no luck.(Carter motorsports, and Checkpoint Yamaha) I'd like to try it on before I make any decisions. Has anybody tried this one on before, or has anyone seen it in any shops in the lower mainland. BTW: I have tried on both the TLD and 661 and I don't like either. Cheers.

04-17-2008, 10:53 PM	#15
Dantes Inferno Freetard Ricing Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Van Posts: 8,566 Rep Power: 2535732	Darryl, stop buy overtime if you get a chance and try the mace swat jacket. Im not a fan of upper body armour but this stuff feels really good. Its a full mesh setup, with sturdy chest and spine. The shoulders work well aswell. Ive tested mine out pretty good. Just take some sissors and cut the forarms off. The ones at overtime are also the 1 peice chest with the zip that doesnt go down the middle, so it protects your sternum.. I think they were around 100 bucks. __________________ Last edited by Dantes Inferno; 04-17-2008 at 10:58 PM.

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Robot Sheep. Everywhere. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maple Ridge Posts: 1,854 Rep Power: 167180	did you try any of the stuff from 661?

03-15-2008, 03:22 PM	#7
Bryan bighitter who? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: not close enough to the riding Posts: 6,290 Rep Power: 10604291	i just read somewhere, that the 661 stuff is pretty sweet......maybe give it a try

03-15-2008, 05:53 PM	#8
J-Kwon bikeless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maple Ridge Posts: 4,919 Rep Power: 711605	i think you're looking at the wrong crowd, thor is motorcycle/dirtbike company is it not? you're best bet is to try on new 661 or anyother brand at a bike shop, or phone up sportbike shops.

03-15-2008, 09:36 PM	#11
Robot Sheep. Everywhere. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maple Ridge Posts: 1,854 Rep Power: 167180	Try CR Cycles in Maple Ridge. They're on Dewdney at 228th. 604-467-2344

03-15-2008, 10:20 PM	#12
DorBink Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	I have a 661 assult presure suit. Love it, but i use it for just free riding. I have an older one that doesn't have a hard spine. But looking at the 2008 it does. Good thing it is short sleeve so if you don't want arm pumping it is good. Also good price. If you do go try arm guards i use some MACE ones that fit perfectly.

04-17-2008, 10:14 PM	#14
simon@nshore Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 497 Rep Power: 6936	check out the dainese multisport jacket... it's a lighter weight/less restrictive upper body jacket that covers off what you need - spine, shoulders, elbows, chest... haven't used it yet but it's on the way and came pretty highly recommended... used in skiing and other sports as well... i found one online cheap from a skiing shop - www.the-raceplace.com...