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30-04-09, 11:07 AM | #1 |
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'Summer' body armour
When i went to buy my back protector last week, the man in the shop mentioned an armour alternative to wearing leathers. I wasnt really paying attention because i was only there for the back protector, but does anyone know what the body armour mentioned was? I think its the type you can wear without anything over the top. Also, your opinions on this gear and if you think its a good idea. Thanks.
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30-04-09, 11:30 AM | #2 |
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Re: 'Summer' body armour
Ok, bit of a crap pic but only one I can find, this is what Chris has. I've worn it too and it's actually really comfy. Much cooler option too with the mesh bits inbetween. HTH
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30-04-09, 11:43 AM | #3 |
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Re: 'Summer' body armour
Don't forget you'll need some abrasion protection over it, like a textile jacket with the armour taken out or somesuch.
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30-04-09, 12:12 PM | #4 |
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Re: 'Summer' body armour
it's not actually designed to be worn on the outside as it's only really impact wear, I have the knox version which is a lycra shirt with armour in it, it means you can wear a normal jacket ( leather or denim) in summer and still retain some protection, obviously in those circumstances it's a compromise, bit lke wearing kevlar jeans.
Cheers Mark.
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But as said means you can just wear a hard-wearing material such as Denim and be reasonably safe, as Mark says, its about compromise and personal choice. I choose to wear kevlar jeans without armour to work everyday, but as you saw on Sunday, turned up in leathers for a proper ride.
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