First Look: Bliss Protection - iceBike* 2015

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preach (Feb 28, 2015 at 10:19)

are those packs blue and black or gold and white?

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Shchekich (Feb 28, 2015 at 10:24)

No.

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bookieboy100 (Feb 28, 2015 at 11:12)

This is pinkbike, not a 12 year old girls twitter page.

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zede (Feb 28, 2015 at 11:33)

PINK ! everything is pink

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cesc (Feb 28, 2015 at 11:44)

Hahahahahah no dude.....

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BrightBulbPhoto (Feb 28, 2015 at 11:49)

FFS NO!!!!

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flymcg (Feb 28, 2015 at 11:53)

You sat that....but I bet there's plenty of comparisons to be made!

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RedBurn (Feb 28, 2015 at 12:39)

I think it s blue and black... but now which blue ?

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Jubbylinseed (Feb 28, 2015 at 12:57)

You are the worst person in the world.

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BullseyeXer (Feb 28, 2015 at 15:00)

Dont start that just leave it!.

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gnarbar (Feb 28, 2015 at 18:03)

This is pinkbike, a 12 year old boys twitter page.

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panchoy (Feb 28, 2015 at 19:21)

Stop this and ride your bikes..

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Tomahawk990 (Mar 1, 2015 at 20:23)

Girls, please. Enough. Throw your twitter account down a well.

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byorita (Mar 2, 2015 at 11:40)

HAHA i laughed.

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NotDannyHart (Feb 28, 2015 at 10:23)

Loving the white and gold theme!

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BullseyeXer (Mar 2, 2015 at 4:37) (Below Threshold)

its black and blue! btw Danny hart you are awesome, one question
is the fox racing clothes you use blue and black or white and gold?

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NotDannyHart (Mar 2, 2015 at 8:58)

Read my name again.

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seraph (Feb 28, 2015 at 11:10)

I like the idea of a tactical vest instead of a backpack. Keep your accessories and spares close to you instead of bouncing all over the place in a pack.

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justgivemeanavailableusername (Feb 28, 2015 at 13:50)

I want my accessories (multi-tool, chain breaker and other metal pointy things) as far from my skin as they can be.

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seraph (Feb 28, 2015 at 14:00)

My multi-tool stays folded up in a little container, so I'm not worried about it poking my skin.

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rickaybobbay (Feb 28, 2015 at 19:55)

SOOO operator. HAHAHAHA Tacticool but lets just place this hard metal obect directly behind my kidneys... YAY!!!

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wobblegoblin (Mar 1, 2015 at 10:18)

I keep my multi-tool in my bottom pocket.

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ttblue (Feb 28, 2015 at 14:31)

I actually just got a bliss arg top (not pictured, mine has shoulder & elbow protection as we'll) a month ago. Ditched my plastic pressure top and the bliss top is super comfortable & works with leatt. I am siked there's a low profile top that doesn't make me feel and ride like a tight Incredible Hulk. Solid work Bliss!

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snowsnow (Feb 28, 2015 at 15:23)

Is it pretty breathable? Im running the Troy Lee full padded top in the Park now and its amazing and has saved me numerous times but its pretty warm. I was thinking the ARG top would be good. A little less padding in specific areas but the major areas are covered so it seems it would be cooler and lower profile? I was also checking out the 7idp stuff Not sure where to find it in BC though, BLISS?

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ttblue (Feb 28, 2015 at 17:24)

I got the arg comp top (chest, back, shoulder, & elbow protection) and it feels more breathable then my Fox top, also more comfortable. I have only used it 4 times and that was all February in pnw, so no real comparison to Whistler in august. I can say I quickly forgot I was wearing armor while I was riding, can't say the same when riding with plastic pressure top.
Here's the contact for North America, just pulled from their website. usoffice@BLISScamp.com

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snowsnow (Feb 28, 2015 at 22:50)

Thanks ttblue

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blissprotection (Feb 28, 2015 at 23:09)

After Sea Otter all products will be available in the USA and Canada. Meanwhile feel free to drop the guys at the US office an e-mail. The already received some stock so maybe they can help you out.

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snowsnow (Feb 28, 2015 at 23:32)

Hey Bliss, will they be avail to order in Canada or just at shops in Canada or ordered from the US to Canada? Just wondering for customs reasons. Thanks again

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blissprotection (Feb 28, 2015 at 23:48)

You can order them in Canada and also in shops in Canada.

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snowsnow (Feb 28, 2015 at 23:56)

Thanks Bliss. Ill email the US guys and sort it out.

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knarf1 (Mar 1, 2015 at 9:16)

Thanks Bliss been waiting for this, just sent the US office an e-mail to see where I can order in Canada. Cheers

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blissprotection (Mar 1, 2015 at 12:24)

Great! If you have any issues, feel free to contact me: AN@BLISScamp.com

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betsie (Feb 28, 2015 at 12:05)

Bliss studd is pretty nice. It could do with some foam under the elbow guards. They have grated my skin off in 2 crashes. The armor is comfortable. The knee pad's are very comfortable but not very robust material compared to other but if you are not careful with the velcro it cuts ypu on a ride as it is very close to the edge. I have them both along with poc spine and knees, tld t bones knee. Dianese pro knees. Nothing comes close to dianese for knee protection. I wear the bliss knees for xc, am ( I have the dianese xc ones too) and the bliss top for dh as it is so good fitting and comfortable.

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monkyjunk (Feb 28, 2015 at 13:12)

Ice is back with a brand new invention. Something grabs a hold of me tightly

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Satn69 (Feb 28, 2015 at 13:42)

Then u slip on the ice

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AmbientLight (Feb 28, 2015 at 19:15)

Then I flow like a harpoon daily and nightly...

I think the typical Pinkbike crowd will be too young to even recognise this masterpiece

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Satn69 (Feb 28, 2015 at 22:18)

Good ole RM Van Winkle Not my type of music back in the day but can appreciate it. Especially what he recently tried to pull off on his reality show!! Bad White Rapper bad!!

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taletotell (Feb 28, 2015 at 11:22)

I like a good slim backpack for trail riding, but I could see wanting something like the vest for racing.
Then again, are spinal impacts particularly common? I broke my back by compressing forward and fracturing a vertebra. Basically I landed on my butt and folded hard. Had I landed on my back I likely would have had some nasty bruises and scrapes but my muscles would have probably kept my spine safe.
Any thoughts?

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Indiam96 (Feb 28, 2015 at 16:15)

Landing on your back off a bike isn't usually too big of a deal, you aren't going fast enough or falling from high enough to do tons of damage. But think about if you get thrown into a tree, back->tree is often a bad combination so having a spinal pad there is one more layer of protection. Also, even if your muscles save you, back contusions suck almost as bad as actually breaking your back. For people who are always pushing limits like racers are spinal pads are great, and even though they often seem unnecessary you'll definitely wish you had one in the event of an accident. Plus, pads this thin and flexible won't be noticeable at all once you start moving.

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rickaybobbay (Feb 28, 2015 at 19:59)

it'd be cool if they had more of a pouch so you could throw a bladder back there and route a mouth piece and hose through the shoulder, and maybe a strap around the waist area to keep the bladder planted to your back. idk, could be nice and minimalist for the park rats who don't want to also have a backpack, but don't need tools or anything.

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mark3 (Mar 1, 2015 at 1:26)

TFreeman, that's what I've been looking for for a while, only need a bladder that holds 1ltr at the most, anybody seen anything like this anywhere

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bombdabass FL (Mar 3, 2015 at 5:38)

Have been running one of their full protection tops for over a year and have crashed heavily and the stuff works really well. Its lighter, more breathable and more comfortable and once it has warmed to body temp it moulds to you. Have had some crashes where I expected to get hurt and just got up and walked away. Only thing to watch is that when you wash it, put in a pillow case or the drum of the machine will take lumps out of it.

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jamesmack (Mar 4, 2015 at 2:44)

Have you been washing it in the wash bag it comes with?

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bombdabass FL (Mar 4, 2015 at 4:59)

Didnt get one.

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blissprotection (Mar 5, 2015 at 4:27)

Please feel free to drop me a message: AN@BLISScamp.com
Maybe we can work something out for you.

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thelumberjack (Mar 1, 2015 at 0:09)

Gloves look nice - r.e. the vest how does one get the bottles out (and put them back) from under a jersey whilst peddling with one hand? Or am I being dim and we're supposed to wear it over the top?

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blissprotection (Mar 5, 2015 at 4:28)

It´s pretty simple to get the bottles out and back with just one hand.
And no, you are not supposed to wear it over your jersey.

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Marshyyouth (Feb 28, 2015 at 13:58)

www.dragonsupplies.co.uk/catalogue/1817-Pilgrim-FCSR-LMGA2-Webbing-4-Pouch-Multicam

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kleinblake (Feb 28, 2015 at 10:36)

Those bottles at the hips seem uncomfortable

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blissprotection (Feb 28, 2015 at 13:07)

The Hydra Flasks are made out of very soft material. We don´t think its uncomfortable but maybe you have to give them a try.

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kleinblake (Feb 28, 2015 at 20:21)

I feel like it'd be more safe and practical to put the bottles behind the back protector

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blissprotection (Feb 28, 2015 at 23:06)

I have tried all this options (flasks on the protector, front) but on the side turns out best.

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headshot FL (Feb 28, 2015 at 12:17)

Where a pack It carries your soenduro # and protects your back...Tactical Vest Bwahaha It come with a holster Could be useful in SA with all our bike jackings.

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riggadon (Feb 28, 2015 at 14:34)

Has anyone tried their elbow pads? They look promising for a comfortable elbow pad, but there are no reviews out there.

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ibishreddin (Feb 28, 2015 at 15:40)

Those vests sound much better than a back pack. No annoying backpack flopping around over jumps.

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jamesmack (Feb 28, 2015 at 13:19)

The pads, as with all of their ARG line is Black and Blue, see www.blisscamp.com for more detailed shots.

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dagzin (Feb 28, 2015 at 11:06)

How do you get at your drinks when you where your jersey over the vertical ld vest???

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blissprotection (Feb 28, 2015 at 13:03)

If you use a loose fit shirt it´s no problem at all. If you rather prefer skinny shirts this might be a challenge for sure.

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dagzin (Feb 28, 2015 at 13:32)

So would you have to lift your shirt up to get to your bottle?

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blissprotection (Feb 28, 2015 at 14:15)

If you ride with a loose fit shirt there is enough space between the shirt and the top to access the flasks easily.
Maybe you have to lift your shirt a little bit to reach the flasks but nothing to worry about.

We tested the ARG Vertical Day Top with several all mountain jerseys without any issues.
With a "typical" skinny cross country fit it might be a bit tricky.

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vandall (Feb 28, 2015 at 11:53)

I'm over the blue colors. Can we just have it in black or white. And no, gold is not an option.

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jrocksdh (Feb 28, 2015 at 18:09)

All due respect to bliss, I think I want almost everything 7protection is offering!

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Matt76 (Mar 1, 2015 at 2:15)

Did I read that right £85 for a set of what looks like soft shell knee pads??? No thanks I'll be sticking with my IXS Daggers.

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justgivemeanavailableusername (Feb 28, 2015 at 14:00)

Probably a faq... how does armourgel perform on sharp rocks?

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blissprotection (Feb 28, 2015 at 14:21)

The ARG can handle sharp rocks!
But for a better durability every classic, vertical & comp knee and elbow pad - most of the time this pads are faced with sharp rocks - is covered with an extra layer of Kevlar®. This material is also used in bulletproof vests.
So don´t be afraid of sharp rocks.

For more details about the ARG feel free to check this link:
www.blisscamp.com/en/bliss/s2-lab-neu

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jlhenterprises (Feb 28, 2015 at 16:33)

@blisspriotection: Can't select a size, and there's an error msg when adding to the shopping cart. I'd like to order...

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blissprotection (Feb 28, 2015 at 23:05)

Please contact our sales department: MS@BLISScamp.com
Mike from sales would love to help you out and guide you through the purchase.

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powturn FL (Mar 2, 2015 at 0:09)

Sweet, a padded wifebeater!

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jerryhazard (Mar 2, 2015 at 9:31)

Good to see you can still get 661 Kyle Strait knee pads.. J/K... the vest looks pretty cool though!

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johnsarg (Mar 1, 2015 at 12:20)

awesome!

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jimo746 (Feb 28, 2015 at 11:05)

Maybe PB has a vested interest in the Bliss range?

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donpinpon29 (Feb 28, 2015 at 14:41)

punbike