which make of screen for a tall guy

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which make of screen for a tall guy

#1 Post by old git » Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:02 pm

Ok, so after the latest motorway pounding by the wind, I am gona invest in a new screen.
Need some help at which one is best for moving the air away from my shoulders.
Seems I get alot of buffeting across the shoulders rather than directlty on the head with the standard screen, although obviously there is some on the old noggin as well.
So, I know of Skidmarx, powerbronze, MRA etc. but can anyone lead be me to which would be best to hide behind for Mway blasting, is there a touring version which would be better than a standard DB??

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#2 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:44 pm

I think that the skidmarx one is good - but I am not that tall!


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Big screens r Us? or ..

#3 Post by flatlander » Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:08 pm

For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock

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#4 Post by blinkey501 » Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:49 pm

i cant remember exsactly what i paid for my double bubble screen it was about 65 quid from pyramid plastics in gainsborough 01427677990, but i know that they discount any item by 10% if they dont carry one on stock, mine is the light smoke one and it makes a massive difference and the screen fits perfect i am 6ft tall, cheers blinkey :smt003
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#5 Post by MartDude » Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:59 pm

Pyramid screens are of a higher quality than Skidmarx; more substantial, and fit better
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#6 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:32 am

...... ooooo

i think what mart is saying that some people over the years have reported some problems with some skidmarx products - how ever, many or most of us have had no problems....

(Personally, I would think it is going to be a question of personal choice and cost)


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