Slight odd alternative to AirHawk

[tunnie]

I snowboard (when I get the chance to anyway!) I've read with interest the various posts on Air Hawks & Sheepskins ect for saving that numb bum.

But as anyone tried impact shorts for winter sports? I borrowed some in the Alps last year, fantastic for high-speed tumbles, they did not hurt

But been wondering, they might actually work quite well for long-haul bike trips?

Padding is in the right place, anyone else tried it?

http://www.absolute-snow.co.uk/P/Forcefield_BOARD_SHORT_Impact_Shorts_Medium_Black_2010-(25953).aspx

 

[Gundog]

Does your bum look big in those ?

 

[Stretchamus]

For that Max Wall look

 

[Ogmios]

it would improve my Hunchback Of No Renown look after a long day in the saddle!

 

[Schtum]

Padding is in the right place, anyone else tried it?

If you think the padding's in the right place, then you must have a very strangely shaped arse. I don't know which bit of your arse contacts the bike seat but mine certainly isn't that bit.

I've got a pair of Knox Cross Shorts which have hip, upper thigh and coccyx protection pads but they do nothing for comfort on the arse / seat interface.

A good pair of cycling undershorts is another matter......

 

[rockchunk]

70 bangers for a pair of shorts with pads sewn in

 

[tunnie]

70 bangers for a pair of shorts with pads sewn in

Same can be said of airhawk. Over £100 for small flat inflatable pad?

Impact shorts I borrowed had padding on the arse cheeks, as do most impact shorts.

 

[(RIP) Miff]

Odder, but CHEAPER

http://www.stadiumseatcushion.co.uk/

 

[tima]

A good pair of cycling undershorts is another matter......

Interesting idea, I'll give that a shot...

 

[Farmer Palmer]

+1 on the cycling undershorts!

FP.

 

[Schtum]

+1 on the cycling undershorts!

FP.

And just this afternoon, I picked up a pair of these for 8 quid in TK Maxx -

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/gonso-rad-u-pants-benito/aid:190657

I've several pairs of cycling underwear with a variety of "chamois" pads but these have gelastic pads as well. Just the thing to cushion your sit-bones....

 

[Farmer Palmer]

When I cycled London-Edinburgh-London(1300km in 90 hours) those cycling shorts really saved my ass......!

FP.

 

[Schtum]

When I cycled London-Edinburgh-London(1300km in 90 hours) those cycling shorts really saved my ass......!

FP.

What - those Gonso ones that I bought today....?

 

[Farmer Palmer]

What - those Gonso ones that I bought today....?

No, not quite the Gonso ones........!

FP.