There’s no shortage of new options when it comes to keeping youself safe and sound on your mountain bikeJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The recently-introduced Evo AM helmet by 661 gets new colourschemes for 2015. The Evo AM is available with and without the MIPS systemJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
661 is working on a prototype soft armour body suit that uses D3O padding to absorb impactsJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
UK-based company Amplifi got its start in the snowsports industry and is quickly making inroads with soft armour for mountain biking. Shown here is the company’s MKII jacket and elbow padsJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
Amplifi’s MKII elbow pads use a reactive material that the company calls ‘Armour Gel’Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
The MKII is also available as kneepadsJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
Apmplifi’s reactive Armour Gel paddingJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The US$199 Dainese Pro Pack features a two-peice design that allows the wearer to decide how much storage they needJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The Dainese Pro Pack can store a CE2-certified spine protector, a water bladder along with the bare necessities in its slimmest configuration. The zip-off portion contains an additional 12 litres of storage capacity for longer ridesJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The Pro Pack has a waterproof smartphone caseJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
There’s an emergency whistle integrated into the sternum buckle of the Dainese Pro PackJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
Neck protection specialist Leatt is branching out into helmets, packs and pads. Shown here is the US$499 DBX Carbon. There will also be a US$399 version without the carbon shellJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
Leatt is using Kali Protective’s cone technology to dissipate impacts in its full face helmetsJosh Patterson / Immediate Media