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What are you taller riders happy with? I want full back protection that can be worn under the jersey. I know sometimes the front can small for taller guys. Ex. Old Thor sentinel.
Alpinestar's A-4 is what i am looking at right now. Anybody own one and have thoughts? The A-1 model seems like it would be too short in the back. Open to all suggestions! Thanks!
A-4 $179
A-1 $119
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im 6'3' 200lbs. The A1 in XL fits pretty well as an under jersey protector. Your arms won't be able to get to tuck into your sides but that is how 95% of the protectors are anyways. The Fox Proform works very well for me.
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I wear a Bilt roost guard from Cycle Gear. $50 and it does exactly what I need it to and its adjustable.
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I'm 6'2. I'll see if we have the A-4 or A-1 in the shop tomorrow and take some photos if we do.
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mattyhamz2 wrote:I wear a Bilt roost guard from Cycle Gear. $50 and it does exactly what I need it to and its adjustable.
Down to small details the bilt looks like very similar to the fox Proframe. Possibly a rebrand of the same thing for 50 bucks less.
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I'm 6'3" and also have the Troy Lee 5900 and really like it. Order both the Troy Lee and the A-stars and try on in the comfort of your own home and send the one back you like less?
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mattyhamz2 wrote:I wear a Bilt roost guard from Cycle Gear. $50 and it does exactly what I need it to and its adjustable.
That's why I bought it. Fits exactly the same
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The added protection from the a-1 to the a-4 is minimal, and not worth $60. I would go with the a-1.
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Front and back photos of A1. I have the upper back piece removed because I wear a neck brace. They also fail to highlight that they are using the patent pending NIPS technology, which is similar to MIPS but its for your nips.
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im looking for alpinestars A-4 protector im at 200 punds and 6"2 what size should i have ? medium/large or xlarge/xxlarge
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Both of those a stars protectors are kinda junk. The minute you have a getoff the shoulder straps rip at the stitching and the protector is shot. Expensive for a disposable CP. The TLD one and their TLD under jersey are better.
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Dudes......the new fox chest protecter is pretty badass and comfortable for tall guys (6’3” 200Lbs). It has a new gel like thing in the back that forms to your body. Check it out. I striggle with most chest protectors with my build. The troy lee one is good also. https://www.foxracing.com/store/product/TITAN-RACE-SUBFRAME/_/A-product-20872..catalog10001.en__US.plist20002__plist20001.464?cc=464
