661 SubGear Compression Suits are brand new for 2010. Think the Skins Compression suit combined with a light weight body armour and here you have 661's Sub Gear.
This is going to be a winner for so many of you..661 SubGear is an anti-microbial compression top garment fitted with the elbow, shoulder and chest pads for your protection. These are made from "Intella-Foam". A quarter the thickness of the traditional EVA foam, this Intella Foam is super light yet still absorbs impacts.
Breathe in..
Quite a tight fitting garment once squeezed on they feel like a second skin. The first thing you notice is how comfortable they are and the movement available to you. Not restrictive at all. Then note all the elbow and shoulder pads fit like a dream. Not wobbling around like traditional body armour would.
The SubGear range uses Dri-Kool material which is a four way compression fabric. With moisture wicking capabilities, even on baking hot days it will take sweat (perspiration) off the skin, keeping you as cool as a cucumber.
On the back there is no padding at all, the only detail is a mesh window to help keep you super cool.
If that is not enough then how about the flat-lock stitching, that makes it almost feel like a seamless garment. No more sticking out seems that irritate you.
Who will this work for?
This could be a long list, don't just think cycling. If you want super lightweight body armour, moisture wicking properties and the bonus of a compression suit then this is it. Dirt jumpers, XC enduro riders, 4x, Downhill, goal keepers, polo players, BMX racers, Megavalanche top seller, any others?
The price is super cheap, only one question though.
Can we have the long sleeve version with spine/back protection as well?
Available in the following sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL.
Colour: Grey.
Pictured is the long sleeve version, two other versions are available:
-661 Subgear Long Sleeve £49.99rrp
-661 Subgear Short Sleeve £39.99rrp
-661 Subgear Sleeveless £29.99rrp
For more information on 661 go check out their site at sixsixone.com.
For 661 in the U.K check out, MMA Sports.
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-finally some thing that hasa reasonable price tag!
i love you 661
also its great for riding the trails, because you dont always need the full protection.
Getting one for general protection, when not wearing my POC VPD suit. Fair price too.
I do wonder how well this Foam armour would hold up against some bodyslides across Gravel ??
Perhaps its worth investing to test this theory .
and i be happy with a plastic shoulder pad too, as in big crashes thats where ive taken the brunt of impacts
if its not cant race with it on looks great though
-661 Subgear Long Sleeve £49.99rrp
-661 Subgear Short Sleeve £39.99rrp
-661 Subgear Sleeveless £29.99rrp