Recommend me a protection vest - SV650.org

22-06-10, 08:51 PM

Im after some good protection i can wear while out on my DRZ but also double up as some extra protection under my leathers, anyone got any suggestions.
The only one i have seen so far that looked ok was an alpinestars one priced at £160.

Any suggestions welcome...

22-06-10, 08:54 PM

23-06-10, 04:44 PM

You could look for some forcefield products.. http://www.forcefieldperformance.com/
They list the prices online and the protective parts are not held together by velcro, so it will last more than the a*.. but it is priced higher than the a* one, so if 160 is scary (and these cost 180-230), then nope, they're not what you might be looking for.

I remember seeing an a* vest on ebay going for 50 euros from a german guy, but that was about a month ago, so it surely isn't up for grabs any longer, but I haven't looked for them recently (I want one of these too, but don't yet have the cash for a new one and no one would post a used one to my country...)

rictus01 · 23-06-10, 06:02 PM

I have a slightly older version of this however mine is a full lycra inner jacket, but without the chest armour, is very useful in the hot weather to as you can throw a denum over the top and still have full armour protection.

Cheers Mark.

Dave20046 · 23-06-10, 06:07 PM

I bought the alpine stars 'track protector' vest off ebay a couple of years ago. Cost £60 new wear it every time I ride

22-06-10, 08:51 PM	#1
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Recommend me a protection vest Im after some good protection i can wear while out on my DRZ but also double up as some extra protection under my leathers, anyone got any suggestions. The only one i have seen so far that looked ok was an alpinestars one priced at £160. Any suggestions welcome...

22-06-10, 08:54 PM	#2
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a protection vest Last edited by gettin2dizzy; 22-06-10 at 08:55 PM.

23-06-10, 04:44 PM	#3
andreis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a protection vest You could look for some forcefield products.. http://www.forcefieldperformance.com/ They list the prices online and the protective parts are not held together by velcro, so it will last more than the a.. but it is priced higher than the a one, so if 160 is scary (and these cost 180-230), then nope, they're not what you might be looking for. I remember seeing an a* vest on ebay going for 50 euros from a german guy, but that was about a month ago, so it surely isn't up for grabs any longer, but I haven't looked for them recently (I want one of these too, but don't yet have the cash for a new one and no one would post a used one to my country...)

23-06-10, 06:02 PM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Recommend me a protection vest I have a slightly older version of this however mine is a full lycra inner jacket, but without the chest armour, is very useful in the hot weather to as you can throw a denum over the top and still have full armour protection. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

23-06-10, 06:07 PM	#5
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Recommend me a protection vest I bought the alpine stars 'track protector' vest off ebay a couple of years ago. Cost £60 new wear it every time I ride __________________

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