What to wear while you're crashing (MTB Guide to Protection)

[@jensongroff]

I’ll make sure to use these tips when I chose to crash.

[@LuluBejot]

😃Great mtb video! I do ride bmx and I love your channel I subscribed to you a while ago

[@topspot4834]

Highly recommend Fox Baseframe Pro (the short sleeve one with shoulder pads). I don't like much bulk, but I have 2 permanent scars on both shoulders cause I always land on them. The Baseframe Pro is low-profile, light weight, breathable and offers great impact protection. That with a full face, goggles, gloves, kneepads and proper MTB shoes have been good enough for me when going to the bike park! Edit: trail riding I typically just wear a half shield and gloves. If it's more enduro (steeper tech, jumps, drops, etc) I'll also put on a knee sleeve and possibly full face depending where I'm riding.

[@fillfreakin2245]

One protective item I've found extremely useful which maybe 661 can work towards in the future is a split full/half face helmet. Because a lot of my rides have an uphill component which are lower speed/lower risk but then lead to a higher risk downhill component, it's nice to have the half face for the uphill to keep from overheating, then snap on the lower section for the downhill part. I would never buy a helmet that isn't like this because it's so versatile. Also - eyewear is protective. And good beefy shoes!

[@spuddo123]

Completely agree on the convertible full face, a game changer especially considering you can have one helmet instead of two

[@charlesstevenson9205]

Leatt airflex Stealth is made in sizes large enough for big guys 6.1, 240 lbs, had several crashes, fantastic coverages chest, back, shoulders and elbows. Can even be worn in summer.

[@ChickenSansHead]

I'm looking to up my MTB protection game, and this video was exactly what I was looking for to decide what to get next.

[@BikesTrailsandGreenways]

Very good advice and yea I also crash when I'm not padded up, every time! Recently took a tumble at a downhill park and really appreciate my 661 full face helmet. Really considering the jacket, those rib shots hurt me for weeks! Thanks for the vid!

[@mtbboy1993]

I don't remember if I watched this vid or not. it showed up, so took a look. I always wear my full face, no matter if it's easy or hard trails. But my current pads are Poc VDP2.0 DH Knee long, Poc VDP2.0 DH ebow, Poc VDP2.0 shin, but they are like a sauna, super warm and sweaty. But superb protection, coverage. But I take them off on the green trails. I tried Leatt 4.0 gloves, they have knuckle pads, but despite that they are super breathable everywhere, so far my fav gloves. But with Poc I wore medium, with Leatt it's Small. The poc Resistance gloves were not a sauna, but not super breahthable, but if riding fast enough or enough wind I could feel it, but the Leatt I feel gentle wind blowing trough. I recently got a Poc chest and torso protector. I rarely hit my shoulders, so I won't get protectors for, very low risk, but a chest guard is nice, I like that it does not have a split in the middle, so it gives protection on the whole chest. Thee back plate also goes down to the tale bone. But the jacket she is wearing does not. But the snaps is probably a good idea. But how breathable is it?

[@orestisvas7277]

were i live (Greece, Athens) I wear a full face, knee pads, body armor w elbow pads and gloves and i will at some point probably get shorts with protection but here the climbing is done on asphalt were you can take the helmet off. Still on the downhills i don't notice the gear (unless some sharp stiches rub against my skin) so if you are wondering you will notice it less that you think going downhill (probably). when doing some trials stuff and trick and wheelies you will

[@AFugax]

Seriously! On Saturday I just broke a rib on a sketchy steep and somewhat wet section and this pops up!😏😬🤘👍

[@kaseykohler1490]

I never wear pads during the summer when I am trail riding anything less than a black trail. All other times knee pads for warmth and protection. I have been loving my RaceFace knee pads.

[@jokermtb]

I love my Dainese Trail skin air pads! Like having air conditioning

[@m7rkus820]

4:28 Is that the Nordic Centre in Canmore? I live 5 minutes away and it has some awesome trails?

[@SOOSINGO]

1:03 hit me different😅

[@beerenmusli8220]

I will look into it, thank you for this video.

[@reverentalexanderchezeley-6367]

Thank you.

[@Sage5599]

Funny story about pushing your limits at a bike park, I tried to ride my first like log feature, rode in way too fast, slid right over the log, over the bars and broke 2 ribs🤷🏼‍♂️

[@N8MRN]

Good stuff, but hard to find in stock on either 661 or Jensen in my sizes. Ended up going with IXS and smith gear.

[@mtbville]

Excellent video 👌

[@spuddo123]

Trail: Kneepads, open face Enduro/DH: Kneepads, full face, goggles, long sleeve shirt I always long pants as well. Extra skin protection is a game changer when you realise you can get up from a mild crash without grazes

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

if we are to talk about protection only , which is superior a hard shell or D3O?

[@dubblearr7622]

Safety first

[@ronsanderson99]

Great video. I wanted you to talk more about the pants with hip protection. Next to knees the hip is the place that I fall on the most. What can you advise?

[@justanotherdamnname]

Don't put anything in your pockets... especially keys!

[@ronsanderson99]

@@justanotherdamnname yea, during one of my falls I had my iPhone in the pocket….completely destroyed the phone. But it saved the hip….an expensive lesson…argh!

[@casestudymtb]

A bunch of brands offer padded hip shorts, after a fall on some jagged rocks resulting in a big ol' hematoma on my hip I've been eyeing them up, just do a search on jenson or somewhere similar to browse some of the stuff out there. If your not seeing something you like the look of, you can always go brand by brand on manufacturer websites to really dig deep.

[@ronsanderson99]

@@casestudymtb Thanks, I’ve decided to get the 661 shorts but was looking to get a look at some other brands too. It can be an exhaustive search to find hip padded shorts among the hundreds of MTB shorts available online…

[@endreviko5898]

Can you make a vid on Michelin tyres?

[@ridvan61usa]

I broke my collarbone last month, little scared to ride a bike again . Are there anything protect collarbone? I don't want it to be broken again

[@s6p6h]

No mention of eye protection!?

[@dkone1746]

Is the 661 Canadian site ever coming on line? Love the look and prices or the 661 gear.

[@darrinkulyk9560]

I Have a 661 Body Suit Crashed At 100kmh .... If I Wasnt Wearing It I Would Have Been in Emergency .... Forsure . Dusted Off And Rode Slowly Home .

[@lathamstylemtb]

Does 661 offer any discounts by using a code from you or a link?

[@jesusllanas4288]

Dang, helpful and entertaining

[@hannes6114]

Seems like I'm well set up - with some flaws here and there

[@MTBukk]

What case do you recommend for iphone 13pro? (mtb safe cases!) 🙂

[@marcsee4072]

Once i did not tale elbow pads and crashed and broke it :( still healing

[@bemo8488]

Why no Neck braces featured??????

[@troymortimer3487]

It seems to be a contentious discussion. I’m not subject matter expert, however a trauma surgeon(biking enthusiast ) was really happy to see that my child had a brace on when a full face was worn. His rule of thumb, if you have full face on, make sure you neck brace to support it.

[@matteotorelli131]

i wouldn't have skimped over back protection. You won't recover easily if you break your back as much as you cave your head in and sure as hell you won't get on the bike again if you end up on a wheelchair.

[@alexandrucovaliov8989]

I have about 90% of all the stuff I need for biking (talking about clothing). The last and maybe not so necessary is rain jacket. You showed it at the beginning of the video, but didn't say anything about it. Can you drop few words with pros and cons, please?

[@hannes6114]

A rain jacket is good. Just make sure it's big enough for enough room to move around and don't expect it to breath when fully closed. It will get warm.

[@alexandrucovaliov8989]

@@hannes6114 I'm curious about Dharco jacket they have. I see not videos/reviews on that jacket, unfortunately :(

[@JohnDoe-rl9ft]

You should have done something about glasses and goggles. Definitely more important than gloves and arguably more so than knee pads.

[@BlackFlag94]

This is very much a video to hit a quota for their sponsor so unless 661 do goggles/glasses it's not likely they'll include it

[@casestudymtb]

Ryan looking super unimpressed with the trick pantomime, hitting a bit close to home? hahaha Still 1000 times better than my tables 🤮

[@MommyKat2004]

I came here to see if the 661 would be good. Almost bought it since you led me to think you would put your family in it. Then another video you say "I ride it every week" for the 7IDP Project.23 Carbon . Bummer. #sponsored ad's suck..... Sorry just frustrated when I am trying to get real info, not paid info.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Sooo I think you're getting different channels confused. I've never tried a 7iDP product in my life 🤷‍♂

[@kawaZR1000]

What a voice....😎

[@workhorsemtb7075]

I keep seeing more and more people mountain biking with no helmet. Some are crusty shredders and some are noobs.

[@renodirtsurfer3919]

ahahaha relevant to my to my interests. I just kissed a rock this morning.

[@whistlerbikeparkpov4830]

Here’s to hoping you never use these

[@darrinkulyk9560]

No Idea WHY riders Dont Wear Gloves ..... VERY BIZZARE .

[@elliottstreet7687]

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