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redtrummy · 04-04-24, 05:58 PM

Body armour! I remember cruising around back in 67 with just a pair sunglasses, long sleeve shirt and a pair of gloves, oh happy days. There was four times less traffic then which made a difference. Same when we tried skiing or cycling even in the 80s - no helmets, not even thought of. Now you feel almost undressed without the appropriate skid lid. A few years ago we visited the Amalfi coast and I was shocked to see the main road thick with bikes and scooters, the riders totally disregarded any body protection, some not even wearing any gloves. How our attitudes have changed.

04-04-24, 05:58 PM	#8
redtrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N W Leicestershire Posts: 252	Re: The benefits of body armour... Body armour! I remember cruising around back in 67 with just a pair sunglasses, long sleeve shirt and a pair of gloves, oh happy days. There was four times less traffic then which made a difference. Same when we tried skiing or cycling even in the 80s - no helmets, not even thought of. Now you feel almost undressed without the appropriate skid lid. A few years ago we visited the Amalfi coast and I was shocked to see the main road thick with bikes and scooters, the riders totally disregarded any body protection, some not even wearing any gloves. How our attitudes have changed.