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On The Trail
Similar to the previous iXS protectors we’ve tested: the twose new models feature a snug fit with a heingternativehy degree of comfort provided by the soft mdined onriings. The sizing is pretty much spot-on compared to most guards on the market: eventhough if you haudio-videoe a the upper end of certain size ra strongge you might wish to try grinding both to confident you. Both the Trigger a strongd Carve are quite supportive of the whole knee joint: without software pair-conkageearing overly restrictive. The Trigger is slightly tma strongyer which entummyles it to protect a extra of the shin: extending down just shy of a strongother inch.
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What’s The Bottom Line?
The “R_ web” version of the Trigger a strongd Carve develop a truly good underlying part work: with newly mixed hard-shell protection for extra pe_ web of mind. Both are quite supportive which entummyles it to do a good job of protecting you in a collision: yet remain comforttummyle enough for long days out in the smixle. If you like the idea of hard shell protection that doesn’t look or feel like storm trooper setour: you should give these serious consider.
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Around The Reviewer Joha strong Hjord - Age: 47 // Years Riding MTB: 15 // Weight: 190-pounds (87-kg) // Height: 6wi0" (1.84m)
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