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Edited Date/Time 1/26/2012 3:49pm
What the hell ever happend to kidney belts? I used to wear one everytime I raced or even rode my bike. why?.... I was told it would help me later on in life. I notice that barely any pro wears one now.
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burn1986 11/3/2010 7:27am
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Yeah, good point. I used one all the time too. They were the rage for the longest itme.
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burn1986 11/3/2010 8:00am
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Ha, the picture of those kidney belts was definitely worth the read, for sure!

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ATKpilot99 11/3/2010 8:06am
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NeWskoolmxer wrote:
I have this one. [img]http://easterndirt.com/stories/kidney_belt/alpinestars_R.jpg[/img]
I have this one.

You wish .Wink
benjaminsegal 11/3/2010 8:10am
11/3/2010 8:10am
I wear a kidney belt every time I ride... still. They are supposed to keep your guts from shaking by keeping tension on your mid section. I never really notice this but I do like the support they give to my lower back.

The article is good and the photos...
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sdfog1 11/3/2010 8:12am
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I always wear one. Then again, I also wear custom fit knee braces, a leatt, and a full chest protector along with the normal gear.
TeamGrnRacer99 11/3/2010 8:48am
11/3/2010 8:48am
i never ride without one, unless i eat too much the nite before and can't close my pants. Wink
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Torco1 11/3/2010 8:57am
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benjaminsegal wrote:
I wear a kidney belt every time I ride... still. They are supposed to keep your guts from shaking by keeping tension on your mid section...
I wear a kidney belt every time I ride... still. They are supposed to keep your guts from shaking by keeping tension on your mid section. I never really notice this but I do like the support they give to my lower back.

The article is good and the photos...
I wear mine more for the lower back support than anything else. I've noticed that it really helps keep my lower back from getting stiff and sore.
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Cygnus 11/3/2010 8:58am
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I wear mine to the bar. Makes me look skinny.
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OW38B 11/3/2010 9:19am
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I have not worn a kidney belt for over 15 years, no difference noted.
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alphado 11/3/2010 9:40am
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I always wore one, then gave it up for awhile. Now there is one built into the EVS Ballistic Jacket that I wear, so I am back on board.
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RCC104 11/3/2010 10:23am
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I rock the 6 pack instead... seems to make more sense for all forms of riding Cool

My father still rides, and he runs a bit of a one pack these days, so he says the kidney belt keeps the jiggling down to a minimum which can cause some pain I guess.
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DanDunes818 11/3/2010 10:30am
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I've always worn one. I took 7 years off between 01 and 08 and when I bought my bike I also bought all new gear. I remember the blank look I got when I asked their gear guy where the kidney belts were. He looked at me and said "What's that?" I said Kidney belts, where are they? He then , after playing it off for a minute informed me that he in fact had no idea what a kidney belt was. They ended up having 2 in stock that fit 7 yr olds. I ordered one from online..lol
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Nielsen277 11/3/2010 10:40am
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My dad always wore one, so I did too. I still wear it because I feel like it keeps my lower back and kidneys from getting sore.
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PFO186 11/3/2010 11:17am
11/3/2010 11:17am
wearing kidney belts help the discs in your lower back from degenerating. the pressure helps keep your spine in-line and gives you better form. I had a herniated disc from lifting weights and the only way i can ride is if i wear a kidney belt for my lower back. night and day difference.

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mxboi991 11/3/2010 11:32am
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Yeah my dad always made me wear one but ive seen that barley other kids were wearing at the time and i always kept m mouth shut about it though caz i wanted to rde lol but he always told me it was to keep your guts from moving all around its not good for them also before i used to get side cramps like by my kindeys ever since he bought one caz i was complaining about those cramps i been good, but im not gonna lie they are kind of uncomfortable.
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GODMODE 11/3/2010 1:00pm
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yeah, whenever i wear one i get sideaches. without one i'm fine though, so i think they're pointless!
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Nutty C 11/3/2010 1:43pm
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I always wear one for the lower spine protection. Chest protector and a good wide belt with plastic. Might be the difference between walking and sitting in a wheel chair.
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Dropbear 11/4/2010 1:46pm
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I always wear one with a plastic back.

Other than support for my not so six pack, Ive seen what a footpeg gouge can do to someones lower back.
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avidchimp 11/4/2010 1:56pm
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They are awesome as a substitute for tape when you break a rib or two as well...
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B DUB 333 11/4/2010 3:32pm
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RCC104 wrote:
I rock the 6 pack instead... seems to make more sense for all forms of riding B) My father still rides, and he runs a bit...

I rock the 6 pack instead... seems to make more sense for all forms of riding Cool

My father still rides, and he runs a bit of a one pack these days, so he says the kidney belt keeps the jiggling down to a minimum which can cause some pain I guess.
OH YEAH! I rock a 16Gal kegger with two 24oz. glasses right above it ( titties ) and cant find one to fit me! Naw, I do have a kegger, and I do wear one occasionally, and I feel it help keep stuff from bouncin around ( that shouldn't be ) and it makes me feel safer for some reason?
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tomcat 11/4/2010 4:30pm
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I wear one to keep my inards from bouncing and vibrating and bruising, and weather i'm on my sled or bike if I don't wear it ,I'm noticeably sore the next day,so all I know is it keeps your abs ,lower back and kindeys in check for a more comfortable day after..
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outlaw452 11/5/2010 1:15pm
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Great topic, I worn one throughout my entire amatuer career but not as a pro. I wasn't a great safety roll model
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ak23 2/3/2011 9:22pm
2/3/2011 9:22pm Edited Date/Time 2/3/2011 9:24pm
NeWskoolmxer wrote:
I have this one. [img]http://easterndirt.com/stories/kidney_belt/alpinestars_R.jpg[/img]
I have this one.

i was using one just like this one , i was using it every weekend , sometimes 2 or 3 times a day , maybe even sneak in a practice during the week and it got all stretched out , its all loose and sloppy now- do i just get a new one? where can i get another just like it, i dont think i paid shit for it??
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ak23 2/3/2011 9:30pm
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wow that was weird - i was looking at kidney belt photos in google search cuz i just started a thread about kidney belts and clicked the this picture in google , , and it automatilly rehashed this old thread ha newbie f-up here

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