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Wow, with extrasensory insight like that, why don't you try finding some WMDs while you're at it. G.T. wrote: No, you cross-posted to a.m-b because you're a troll. Greg -- "All my time I spent in heaven Revelries of dance and wine Waking to the sound of laughter Up I'd rise and kiss the sky" - The Mekons |
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Werehatrack wrote: No. Abrasions and minor bruises were not the issue. Ewww...hope you're better these days, then. Extreme Backyard Wrestling F(fill in your preferred word ending here). Ah, trailer-sports! To chrome it, you must have steel. There is no other choice. (Well, there is, but do you want to pay for the extra steps to polish and prep a nonmetallic surface for chroming? It often triples the cost, if you can even find a shop that will try.) Damn, you mean the Chinese don't have a cheap substitute?? I guess I don't mean literally "chrome," but something mirror-like and reflective. Surely the popularity of these things (I see 'em every summer) must mean there are cheaper versions...? Nope. It's the other way around. Chrome is almost camo in most settings; it reflects the background, and blends in amazingly well. Oh, hehe, that too. I was just thinking of it catching the sun. Seems to always catch *my* eye! How many times have you been in a room that had an entire wall that was a mirror, and not realized there was a wall present? There's a reason why road crews wear blaze orange or that new fluoroputrescent green. To be visible, be *different*. Reflection guarantees that you'll look largely the same as the surroundings. Right. Can't wait to see what Army "skunkworks" comes out with in another few decades! It absorbs none of the impact, transmitting all of it through. It has knobby bits on the inside where the support stuff attaches. The only thing it may help with is distribution of force in the case of a localized impact, as from the prow of an old Pontiac, but in that case, you're probably toast anyway. Hmm, so it's purely a fashion statement, then! Thanks for the tip. Back to styrofoam it is, damn! The cool, dry and wonderfully varied marvel known as Houston. (By comparison to Miami, where I grew up, it is all of the above.) I'll assume you mean TX. -- Typoes are a feature, not a bug. Some gardening required to reply via email. Words processed in a facility that contains nuts. |
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"NYC XYZ" wrote in message oups.com... So, anyone have any experience with these? http://www.blueskycycling.com/cat-protective-gear.htm I have in mind that "Farmer John" and the "pressure suit" together...sides of hips are covered, knees and shins are covered, shoulders and elbows are covered, even the spine...cool! I'd only use them in wintertime, underneath a simple turtleneck...that, and the exercise, should keep me plenty warm! So how good is body armor in general? Are they like helmets, a one-use affair? (Not likely, but hey, what do I know.) Think of your worst bike accident ever. Would armor have helped you any? And where can I get them chrome German helmets? Want 'em in chrome since that's so damned reflective -- and of course I'd only use them in winter time. BTW, any of y'all use balaclavas like this from Outdoor Research? It's so neat: http://orgear.com/home/style/home/he...laclavas/85130. Wooo hoooo! You go dewd! |
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You can allways go the way of the Auto Airbag System. Before you hit
the car or truck inflate it. Ha ha ha |
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In article , John Forrest
Tomlinson wrote: On Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:02:16 +1100, ray wrote: Very silly. For some times of use -- certain types of mountain biking .... snip Last summer when hiking the mountains of Nelson, B.C., (a mecca for extreme MTBers), it was quite a revelation to encounter these storm troopers on wheels. Adorned head to foot in polymer plates, with full faced helmets, bash rings, 8" of suspension front and back - they more resembled moto-crossers than cyclists. But I was in awe of their technical skill - truly impressive! These guys were hurtling down trails - forget pedalling uphill, the bikes were too heavy to battle gravity - that made for difficult hiking. 6+ foot drops, mud, knee high boulders, turns so tight they required front wheel hops - one mistake and you could literally ride off the edge of the mountain to the hereafter. And yet, down they went, just another day at the office. Amazing! Luke |
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Luke wrote:
These guys were hurtling down trails - forget pedalling uphill, the bikes were too heavy to battle gravity - that made for difficult hiking. 6+ foot drops, mud, knee high boulders, turns so tight they required front wheel hops - one mistake and you could literally ride off the edge of the mountain to the hereafter. And yet, down they went, just another day at the office. Amazing! There's a downhill course not too far from here. I gelt a bit worried going down part of it in my studded orienting shoes on foot, never mind on a bike! 'nuff respect to these guys! OTOH, a pal of mine who's been a keen XC MTBer for years encountered someone she knew out on her bike. She'd not known him as a cyclist before, but there he was with full suspension, disc brakes etc. and body armour. It soon transpired he couldn't ride worh a damn, he'd just gone out and bought the MTB Lifestyle! ;-/ But the guys (and gals) that go out and tackle the Real Thing are brave, talented and IMHO a bit mad... Pete. -- Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/ |
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