POC vs Forcefield body armour

DTW
DTW Posts: 82
edited July 2010 in MTB buying advice
Hey guys,

I'm going down the path of buying my first body armour and I really like the look of the POC stuff. My LBS said the POC armour wasn't very comfy so they suggested the Forcefield suit. I have no reason to doubt my LBS as they have looked after me before and they will even do me a bit of discount on the Forcefield suit.

My question is has any experienced using either of these brands, and if so how did you find them.

Thanks guys
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  • M1llh0use
    M1llh0use Posts: 863
    Use a forcefield back protector when on the motorbike. Took a ride or 2 to break it in but when it was it fits sooooo well. Would recommend them.

    Not tried poc though...
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    edited July 2010
    Likewise I use Forcefield stuff on the motorbike, nothing better, they make the best motorbike kit by miles. Their body suit for mtb use looks a bit horrible tbh but it probably works very well. I'm a huge fan of POC but never seen their suit.
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  • mrfmilo
    mrfmilo Posts: 2,250
    Not got experience with either, but from what i've heard and researched about, POC for me.
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  • DTW
    DTW Posts: 82
    Hmmmm, I just wish I could try on the POC.

    Thanks for the input guys.
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    TBH there's a reason most people end up in pressure suits.
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  • peter413
    peter413 Posts: 4,909
    Northwind wrote:
    TBH there's a reason most people end up in pressure suits.

    A lot of it is that they are cheaper :wink:
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Well yeah, probably :) But they're very good.
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