I see riders come in looking like hockey players with big knee pads, tekvest on, etc. I try to stay away from them by staying out of certain areas during busy weekend 👌. 

Nobody in our family wears them. They're not for me.   Ride safe everyone!

Rick I have huge respect for you and all you’ve done for the sport but to insult volunteers that have stepped away for whatever reasons they have and calling them ship jumpers is not cool. 

Reviving an old thread here.   With snow on the ground and excitement building I thought I would throw out a reminder to be safe and careful riding. How many actually ride it ha protective vest?     Last season I called friend on a Friday afternoon and his daughter answered his phone.  After a minute he put me on Bluetooth in his helmet while lying on the ground and unable to move his legs.  frig me what a tough call to try and stay positive on.  I was talking to him when EMS arrived on scene.  After an airlift and 3 weeks in hospital he was out of hospital and 3 fractured vertebrae in his back   All because some ass blew a corner and hit my buddy head on.      My buddy and I have ridden regularly for last 8 years in Ontario and Quebec logging thousands of km together.  His accident was just a few km from home and 1 corner on the trail from town.   So for this season after talking with Tekvest I invested in a vest.   I have tried it on and luckily after shedding a few pounds I do not need to invest in new jacket.   Hopefully we have a good season!        

Always wear it when riding 👍 😂