Knox Aegis back protector

[Ascalon]

Was in the market for a back protector for a while and last week was up Da Narth (or Northern ireland as it is also known) in the Hein Gericke shop in Newry. I tried ona few but the Aegis was sweet. It is made of a large number of articulated paltes that can be adjusted all sorts of ways and go from 5-7 plates for different sizes. It is very light and comfortable and easily goes under my indecently fitted Dainese jacket with ease.

I was a bit worried cause when i got it, I couldn't find much info on it but the web is awash with reviews now.

It is level 2 certified for energy absorption.

Very happy I am.
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[Kenoir]

I've got a Knox ricochet (I think that's the one). Great product an so easy to get on and off.

Can I ask you a quick question Ascalon, sorry to change subject, I'm out in Dublin this weekend and was wondering if there's any 'must go to' bars/pubs (i'll be there with clients for a p**s up so nothing too hard core). Also, what's there to do Saturday day? Other than wandering about sitting in cafe's?

Any help would be most appreciated ta

Paul

[Ascalon]

No worries mate.

All depends what you are looking for in terms of entertainment.

If you are looking for a nice Irish pub for the tourists, in the Temple Bar the Oliver Saint John Gogarty (named after a writer) is pretty good for the green and the diddley-aye music.

A more traditional pub is the Long Hall on South Great Georges Street, which has original Victorian era decor and good Guinness.

If you are looking for a trend spot, right in the city centre is South William Street which has a few uop market type places such as Dakota and the South William.

As regards stuff to do, again, depends on your tatese. The writers walks around Dublin are good and properly dotted with pub visits!

The National Gallery has some surprisingly good stuff if that's your bag. The tour of Dublin Castle is entertaining, going from the Viking foundations to the Medieval battlements and on to the throne room where a certain chap called George parked himself for a while.

For bike related stuff, there's not a lot in the city centree I'm afraid, as most of the big guys have relcoated to the outskirts of the city for more space.

Worth a look here: InDublin - Dublin's largest directory of pubs, clubs, restaurants and up-coming events for some event stuff and it would cover venues too.

Sorry I can't be more help really, not been out much in the city since having kids! It's all i can do to stay acquainted with me bike!

Cheers,
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[Kenoir]

Thanks Ascalon, you're a star!