anyone ride with sixisxone instead of tekvest?

[Skadi]

Monte, you better be careful calling the 'chicks' sally's!! heehehhehe.... I'm a 661 girl but it's not perfect... like everyone said, I hate that it rides up and doesn't protect the lower ribs... I'm tall and HATE where the vest hits me but most of them do that so I've gotten used to it. I actaully started wearing my 661 under my jersey riding dirt as well and i was wondering if i could pass along MORE VENTING as a comment dunno if or how it would be done but i noticed it in spring riding too... I prefer to throw the jacket on for warmth, not have the coresaver be my warmth...

I can't stand any of the other vests... I've gone over the bars a few times, HARD, a lot harder than sally usually does so don't bring her into this!! and I've never broken anything.... I'm not a HUGE fan of body armour though... In my mind there is such a thing as overdoing it, even when safety is concerned... (long story and I hope no one reads into that the wrong way or jumps me about it... this heat has made people pretty pissy so I fully expect to get lectured about saftey here!) hahahahha

Edit: Just finished reading your post about the safety gear and how you feel it can be overdone. my thoughts exactly (among others) but it was too hot for me to organize my thoughts and post it!

 

[backcountryislife]

I rode with a 661 pressure suit for a few years, it works but not perfect.
tried a tekvest, far from perfect & don't like the fit.
Rode with a 661 roost guard, pretty limiting but good coverage
rode with a thor roost guard last year, good coverage, works well, and doesn't heat the piss out of you like the under the jacket setups.
also protects that outrageously expensive jacket you just bought!!

 

[FCR112]

I assume you were referring to my post. I'm glad all the extra time I spend trying to help others out is so appreciated. I'm involved in this industry because I like helping people and I have true passion for the sport. I know I will never be rich working in this industry. That said, not once did I try to sell anything. I'm fairly confident that we see more customers face to face in a day than other dealers on here see in a month. I feel I have a pretty good idea what customers are buying, why they are buying it, what they are looking for and what their complaints are. I guess I just don't want to see all those dealer shows and product seminars go to waste.
As I stated it is best to try stuff on. In the end it just needs to fit and work for you.
I have passed on to manufactures your concerns with tall sizes. As well I have offered to give input to new product design specific to snowmobiling. I just need to quit being so lazy and get this going. Please mail me with any input and suggestions.
And why the heck is everyone so dang crabby and negative on here lately. Lighten up a bit. Try smiling for a change and if that doesn't work, try some
Cheers everyone.

Cheers!
I have to respond to this one as so much is lost in text vs. talking:

I was giving some unbiased advise based on personal experience Monte. Not meant to be crabby, meant to be objective!

Congratulations on your dealership's success. If you have a manufacturer's ear on the protective gear side of things they really could make some improvements (for longer torsoed peep's especially). Please keep spending that extra time telling them how to fix it until they do! It would be greatly appreciated by ALL of us who are truly passionate about the sport! Those who spend money on this stuff as well as those who make money on it We will all be safer riding!

No thread de-railing meant

The broken ribs are an experience I would like to keep fellow SnoWester's from having to go through. Try to remember there is a trade-off (at least for now) between comfort and protection. That catcher's chest protector may be comfortable but how would it protect you in a hard hit?

Be sure to wear some protection for sure if you leave the groomed trail.

Insert the trojan man jingle here

Have a Happy Day

 

[scottbilt95]

sixsixone

i use an older pressure suit body armor; used to wear tek-vest. no comparison. i want something that provides serious resistance to damage in all the vital areas. a little bulky but worth the compromise. can wear it under a jacket or even as outerwear on warmer days. love the forearm/elbow guards for moshing in the trees.

jeff

 

[thefullmonte]

I'm on it my friend! Going to pick up the phone this morning. I know this has been going on for years. The product we are looking for just isn't out there. I have a lot of ears on the protective gear side, but none seem willing to aknowledge what I've been telling them. However, I do have one willing to build what I want Lets see what I can get accomplished.
Cheers,
Monte

Cheers!
I have to respond to this one as so much is lost in text vs. talking:

I was giving some unbiased advise based on personal experience Monte. Not meant to be crabby, meant to be objective!

Congratulations on your dealership's success. If you have a manufacturer's ear on the protective gear side of things they really could make some improvements (for longer torsoed peep's especially). Please keep spending that extra time telling them how to fix it until they do! It would be greatly appreciated by ALL of us who are truly passionate about the sport! Those who spend money on this stuff as well as those who make money on it We will all be safer riding!

No thread de-railing meant

The broken ribs are an experience I would like to keep fellow SnoWester's from having to go through. Try to remember there is a trade-off (at least for now) between comfort and protection. That catcher's chest protector may be comfortable but how would it protect you in a hard hit?

Be sure to wear some protection for sure if you leave the groomed trail.

Insert the trojan man jingle here

Have a Happy Day