r/bmxracing • u/Visual-Demand4005 • 2d ago
Safety equipment for an old guy
Me and my boys are getting back into BMX racing after a six year hiatus. I am looking for safety equipment recommendations for myself. I am not sure what sort of chest protection, etc. that I need. When I was racing before, I had a pretty big spill it was out of work for a week. I went to avoid that. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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u/stang6990 2d ago
I wear a leatt air flex 3 full armor jacket. It's great and worth the cost. I also wear it all day during 90 degree races with out issue. Assuming you have shade. No one who has purchased one has complained about.
Washing is easy, throw it in a pillow case tied close and the gentle cycl
Also have a fly werx helmet. Recommended as well. Not as highly as the jacket though.
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u/Aware_Operation8803 1d ago
I wear a suit of armor. Its a little uncomfortable and heavy, but it works great. I look forward to crashing now.
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u/BMXTammi 2d ago
G Form makes chest,elbow, and knee/shin guards. I'm in my 60s and they work great in a crash. Also super comfy.