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jarret.stephen
Edited Date/Time 8/28/2012 8:11am
I used to wear a kidney belt until i raced southwick i needed to breathe better so i tossed it. i can breathe better and my back doesnt hurt but im wondering if they even help at all. i dont see too many pros w them?
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mark_swart 8/21/2012 7:19pm
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I'm 39 and have back problems so I feel like it gives me a tad bit of extra support. It could be psychological. If your back isn't hurting, it probably doesn't matter. Wish I could ride without one.
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Falcon 8/21/2012 9:33pm
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I can breathe much easier without one. I'm 41 and I don't notice any ill effects from dropping the kidney belt. The only thing I noticed for the first few rides was that my gut bounced around (and that felt really strange, because I'm not a "big" guy.) I think riding without one actually tightened up my core.
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queen of spodes 8/22/2012 9:34am
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They give a little extra protection for your kidneys if you should land backside down on some rocks. I've always used one.
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lumpy790 8/23/2012 6:07pm
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never noticed a kidney belt affecting breathing..... it goes on your lower back not your chest LOL
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skid mark 8/26/2012 9:25am
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I still have one but only have it with me for long rides (80+ miles) in the desert when the back muscles get fatigued. If I wear one for day to day riding I find that I can't poop for hours after taking it off. Fortunately, my back doesn't need the extra support for day to day riding. And I like to ride without one for the extra workout that my back gets by not having the extra support
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edgo897 8/27/2012 3:44pm
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Two elder riders, both in their 70's, are doing a little bench racing. One has to get up to urinate every fifteen minutes or so. Guess which one never wore a kidney belt?
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Pryda 8/28/2012 4:59am
8/28/2012 4:59am Edited Date/Time 8/28/2012 8:19am
I personally like kidney belts. It makes you breath with your lungs better!
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lumpy790 8/28/2012 8:11am
8/28/2012 8:11am Edited Date/Time 8/28/2012 8:12am
Pryda wrote:
I personally like kidney belts. It makes you breath with your lungs better!
opposed to what??? Gills?
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