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BROWN#84
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Joined: 25 Jun 2009
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Location: Kalgoorlie West Oz

PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:43 pm Post subject: new rules Reply with quote Back to top

who else thinks that the new rule stating 'in addition to all motocross safety gear, quad riders must also wear commercially manufactured body armour' is a load of crap???
 
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ozquad44
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Joined: 28 Feb 2006
Posts: 518
Location: QLD then VIC now WA

PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:02 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Sorry Rockstar, can't say I aggree with you. I've had my fair share of high speed get offs and I love the stuff.

My body armor (not the old roost protector syle but the fair dinkum armadillo type body armor) saved my collarbone at least once, and

every time I put that sh&t on I felt almost invincible which made me feel more confident out on the track. I love the stuff.

I'll grant you that putting the crap on and off is awkward, and the nylon netting in some styles can get itchy. But its a small price to pay.
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skidplate
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Joined: 19 Oct 2008
Posts: 109

PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:57 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

I'm with ya Rockstar.
Choose mandatory roll over protection! Smile
Choose airbags!
Choose doors and windows for quads.
Choose 20 km/h speed limit !
Choose cars, which are safer. Why not just ban bikes and quads?
And bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards and running on sidewalks.
Choose compulsory helmets for pedestrians! (I like this one)
Choose mandatory commercial body armour and helmets for spectators - more spectators than competitors get killed all over the world.
Choose more rules.
Choose more restrictions.
All for your own good.

"I don't have to choose, I've got h*****n."

Renton Smile Smile
 
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tbr926
4fiddy Racer


Joined: 08 Feb 2009
Posts: 246
Location: perth

PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:16 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

rockstar do you work for BHP and done your take 5 pre race yet
 
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BROWN#84
50cc nipper


Joined: 25 Jun 2009
Posts: 39
Location: Kalgoorlie West Oz

PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:31 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

hahaha no take 5!!! written warning for me! it should be up to the individual. i just reckon body armour feels way too restrictive for motocross, especially when you put it over a kidney belt, neck brace, back protector etc etc etc!!!
 
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mitch41
Roostin Away


Joined: 12 Jan 2009
Posts: 535
Location: Brisbane

PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:57 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

i reckon its good idea, but it still should be the riders decision

just ride with it for a while and you'll get used to wearing it
 
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NeKeleC
4fiddy Racer


Joined: 15 Feb 2010
Posts: 227
Location: Gold Coast

PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:40 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Hey rockstar correct me if i'm wrong but if your wearing neck brace, kidney belt and back protector that should be all you need unless your back protector is a spine protector only then i'm not 100% on weather you need a chest protector as well!
as my understanding of the rule is for "body armour"is continuous protection the length of the spine on your back, which is achieved with a spine protector or the combination of the standard chest and back protector armour and a kidney belt
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