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Offline Headrope

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Is Fox Airframe still the way to go?
« on: February 23, 2010, 01:32:39 AM »
I need a chest protector and consensus used to be that Fox Airframe was the only way to go for big guys. Is that still the way to go?
I'm 6'4" and weigh 270 pounds.

Also, what's the difference between the airframe and raceframe?

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Re: Is Fox Airframe still the way to go?
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2010, 10:04:19 AM »
I'm not a big guy, but I know Erich loves his AirFrame. He talks that thing up and down.
I have a thor.... (forget what theirs is called now that I think of it) I got it on sale at dennis kirk, I like it and it's very comfortable.


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Re: Is Fox Airframe still the way to go?
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2010, 01:42:31 PM »
Can backpacks be worn over chest protectors?

Sorry for such a 'greenhorn' question. I've never worn a chest protector before but have forced my son to for two years. He called me out last night: "Dad, how come I have to wear safety gear you don't?"

Two '06 700R SEs

Both with:                                          One also with:                   
GYT-R Sport front grab bar                   GYT-R Swingarm guard
GYT-R Engine/frame skid plate             GYT-R Nerf bars
GYT-R A-arm guards                           OMI Steering stem mount
GYT-R Aluminum radiator guard            ODI Lock-on grips

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Re: Is Fox Airframe still the way to go?
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2010, 02:54:15 PM »
*BUSTED* :lol:

You sure can!

My thor I put my camelback pack over the outside of it. I had to loosen the straps a bit to compensate, but it's very comfy,, and I don't get a sweaty back from the camelback either anymore :lol:





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Re: Is Fox Airframe still the way to go?
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2010, 02:09:19 PM »
BUSTED is right.

Guess I get to spend some more money. Yay for me :confused:
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Both with:                                          One also with:                   
GYT-R Sport front grab bar                   GYT-R Swingarm guard
GYT-R Engine/frame skid plate             GYT-R Nerf bars
GYT-R A-arm guards                           OMI Steering stem mount
GYT-R Aluminum radiator guard            ODI Lock-on grips

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Re: Is Fox Airframe still the way to go?
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2010, 02:12:03 PM »
Can backpacks be worn over chest protectors?

Sorry for such a 'greenhorn' question. I've never worn a chest protector before but have forced my son to for two years. He called me out last night: "Dad, how come I have to wear safety gear you don't?"



Sure can, I wear my backpack over my airframe.  And Randy is right, I LOVE my airframe. I'm 6'8' 280 and its the best thing out there.
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Re: Is Fox Airframe still the way to go?
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2010, 03:01:38 PM »
E is big enough to need his own air frame too. think spruce goose
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Re: Is Fox Airframe still the way to go?
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2010, 02:21:01 PM »
I've used zip ties in the past to attach my backpack to my roost deflector/ chest protector and it works pretty good as well.
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