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jarret.stephen

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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

8/21/2012 7:19pm

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

8/22/2012 9:34am

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

8/23/2012 6:07pm

never noticed a kidney belt affecting breathing..... it goes on your lower back not your chest LOL

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skid mark

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skid mark 8/26/2012 9:25am

8/26/2012 9:25am

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

8/27/2012 3:44pm

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! DO KIDNEY BELTS HELP? (53)

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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! DO KIDNEY BELTS HELP? (56)

opposed to what??? Gills?

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