'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.

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

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/7301/armour.png

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.

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.

Re: 'Summer' body armour
 

As had been said - that plastic would wear through/the mesh rip and the plastic move from protecting you in no time.

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.