Does anyone have a recommendation for hip armor to be used in a set of overpants? It would have to attach via Velcro at the waistline and hang inside the overpants. Looking for something that is substantial enough to provide real protection yet comfortable enough to actually wear.
Back story: I splurged and bought an Aerostich Darien for riding in Scotland this past summer and fall/winter/spring commuting in Dallas. I ordered their TF3 (I think) hip armor. It's huge - like 1" thick and probably 10" tall and 10" across. Although I am sure it provides good coverage and protection, it is so uncomfortable that I cannot ride with it in place. The Darien pants are properly sized and fit me fine; they are simply not cut to accommodate such enormous armor. Googling around the internet, I appear to be far from the first person to have this difficulty.
So, what do you use, and how do you like it?
Back story: I splurged and bought an Aerostich Darien for riding in Scotland this past summer and fall/winter/spring commuting in Dallas. I ordered their TF3 (I think) hip armor. It's huge - like 1" thick and probably 10" tall and 10" across. Although I am sure it provides good coverage and protection, it is so uncomfortable that I cannot ride with it in place. The Darien pants are properly sized and fit me fine; they are simply not cut to accommodate such enormous armor. Googling around the internet, I appear to be far from the first person to have this difficulty.
So, what do you use, and how do you like it?