Zacspeed chest protector/backpack rig

[McKay]

Just got mine from down under, WOW! These guys make some serious stuff. There is nothing like it in the USA, Fox, Thor, Klim all of them take a back seat to how this thing is put together. This is designed by riders who actually ride, not some kid fresh out of marketing college. (It does match my 449 VERY well though!)

I got the Recon S3 version.

When I load up the back pack (with way more than I should) and put it on, it fits better than my hiking pack. I cant wait to use it.

Shipping to Ca was about $40 and they got it here in less than a week.

Can you tell Im happy?

If you guys are on this site, dam fine job you've done!

Give these guys a look;
http://www.zacspeed.com/12site/usa/home.shtml

 

[Clete]

They have been in magazines for a few years. I tried on quite a few brands, and none of them fit. ZACSpeed seem to have more variety of sizes.
I currently use a RockGardn chest protector, which is a manufacturer for downhill mountain bike gear. Only complaints is it tend to come up in front

 

[WHITEROCKET5.9]

does everything come off of it if youd like to just wear the chest protector by itself?

 

[hammer]

Been using the rp-3 for three years. Can not use chest protector by itself.

 

[WHITEROCKET5.9]

thanks

 

[WHITEROCKET5.9]

forgot to ask earlier, have you worn it doing any mx type stuff(do you feel its too bulky for that) or do you have seperate protector for that kind of riding.

 

[McKay]

No, just the opposite, you can remove the chest plate and turn it into a backpack. The hard spine protector is removable as well. If you use the chest guard you also must use the backpack.

does everything come off of it if youd like to just wear the chest protector by itself?

 

[McKay]

forgot to ask earlier, have you worn it doing any mx type stuff(do you feel its too bulky for that) or do you have seperate protector for that kind of riding.

I dont think it would be too bulky, the biggest pack might be. Its really for Enduro/Exploring not the track, but it would work.

 

[Gotlabs]

I've had mine since 2008 and love it. Well worth the coinage IMO. Although I do not use it for racing anymore.

 

[McKay]

Dang, I guess its old news. I will say this though, everything Ive bought from Austrailia has been top notch.

 

[MikeB]

There is no current importer for them although I know of someone in Phoenix who's selling them for $250.

 

[WHITEROCKET5.9]

the u.s. distributor according to the zacspeed website

http://www.unitedparts.us/

 

[MikeB]

Hmmm - I talked to a national retailer today and took his word for it that there was no current distributor ?

 

[Gotlabs]

The TT store also sells them.

 

[WHITEROCKET5.9]

i seen a cpl on ebay aswell, seems 249.99 is the startin price for all that i have seen.

 

[McKay]

The US distributor seemed scetchy to me, cant tell if they have any stock or not. I went to the Zac site and just ordered from them, took no time at all.

 

[MikeB]

The guy on ebay with a picture of it on his back is the guy in Phx - he is a good guy who puts on good races in Az - just wish it was cheaper.

 

[firecrotch]

I have one and will say quality is great. Pricey. I find myself not using it as much as before only because my camelback fits twice as much and I keep carrying more and more stuff when I ride. I won't sell it though. Lol

 

[McKay]

I think we are all guilty of carring too much crap.