Protective limb gear on eBay

[Kymsec99]

Have seen dirt cheap Chinese plastic arm and leg/knee protectors on eBay. They seem to be something that would help whilst flying through the air! Gotta be better than nothing, even if a little restricting.
Has anyone used these cheap ones or looked at them on eBay...we are talking under $20 (£15) for both leg and arm sets. Not sure of postal rates for USA? But cheap for us in UK from China
What are your'e thoughts please?

[Stig / Major Tom]

Seen most Asian riders decked out like catchers for the Chicago Cubs...so there must be something to it.
Good if you regularly commute through a herd of Armadillos.
Stig

[PaulF]

Some of the people of I have ride in just tee shirts and shorts could use them.

[Kymsec99]

I'm in a farming area and those pesky cows always leave a little wet/damp muck on the roads, so will invest in some gear too.

[Stig / Major Tom]

I'm in a farming area and those pesky cows always leave a little wet/damp muck on the roads, so will invest in some gear too.

What gear are you thinking?
They say....
1) Cover as much of your face & head as you want to keep.
2) Jacket armored in elbow, shoulder and back.
3) Leather gloves that will not fly off in a big off. (velcro wrist strap)
4) Over ankle  leather boots that will not fly off in a big etc.
5) Few do lower body protection. Sadly. (kevlar jeans with hip and knee armor avail. for @$100)
NEVER less than 1,2 ,3 any time you sit your scooter.
No flip flops or shorts....ever...unless you're  just washing  your scooter.
IMHO
Stig

[Kymsec99]

Sorry Stig, haven't been on here for a good few days.
I always wear a fullface helmet, 2nd hand velcro gloves that seem good enough for the winter, a bargain for £3.50. Also ankle version of steel toe capped safety boots, (good protection around ankles) and they are very comfortable on the bike.
Am looking hard for a 2nd hand leather jacket, as a new one is silly money. I currently wear 3 layers of clothing for my upper body, then a thick fleece on top, but a leather jacket would be better.
 Just got the limb set from China. I actually paid £9 for the set ($10 - $11).
Looks like they will give protection and are quite good quality for the money! The plastic bits are 1.5mm thick and would be ok for a few low speed falls or 1 high speed slide! They have independant shin/knee, elbow/forearm plastic parts, so they flex with limb movement. They have decent quality padding for comfort and 3 velcro straps per part makes them secure.
There are better but far higher priced products, but I'm on a budget....something is better than nothing!
Have also ordered some amoured waterproof pants. It gets real icy where I live, so taking no chances.