Mud Guards

I've read quite a few of the reviews but would also like to know what users think. I own a 29er which might complicate things a little. What front and rear guards are recommended? Looking outside today, these are things I probably need quite urgently as though I don't mind getting muddy, I don't want to when I'm riding along muddy paths to see friends, go to shops etc.
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(I've just done a quick inventory to check what I have bought so far and what I still need and have spent over £250 over and above the cost of the bike already - ouch!)
what he won't tell you is the natural flex in the Shockboard means it can take an impact and bounce and the Topeak is more likely to break being 'firmer'.
As for looks, you've got the eyes and you're buying.
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IMHO the topeak has a more 'wannabee' trials bike look about it, and the shockboard looks more functional.
Also I always end up cleaner at the end of rides, which is not conclusive proof, but as we ride the same trails, then in my mind it suggests the shockboard is a more effective front mudguard.
As I say this not proof, but I can only go by what I see :-)
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Dan
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Bagged myself a Muckynutz censored Fender which in my opinion looks better than it's rivals, works well at stopping that overspray that ends up in your face and at £7 is nice and cheap too.
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i think Crud just wanted to make a front guard that they could say is compatible with their tube guards, rather than making one product that does 2 jobs. I guess that'd be too much like admitting after all these years that actually downtube guards are rubbish
I love my shockboard, but I've finally killed it- it was tough on the trails but I parked a motorbike on it :oops: So I'm trying other stuff before I get another, just now I've fitted a muckynuts censored fender, which tbh isn't close to as good but then it weighs nothing and it's barely visible. Kind of cool.
Thanks guys, I'm now off for a quick ride before it's too dark as my lights haven't arrived yet