[trini0]

Im looking at jackets on the net, and I see a wide
variety in the types of body armour.
Are any better than others?
What should I look for?
Thx

 

[Samsonskeg]

motorcyle-superstore.com


i got my icon timax jacket there and i love it.

 

[trini0]

Not really an answer to the question, but is that link any good.
It ended up at a search engine...

 

[jaydog19833]

Look for body armor that contours your forearm, shoulders and spine. Good brands to look for are Joe Rocket, Alpinestars and Icon. Preferably look for anything leather or perforated leather as a lot of textiles just don't hold up as well in a crash.

 

[Samsonskeg]

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ are you sure doesnt work?

 

[Clint]

LOL! He's not listening, is he?

You have various densities of foam armor and hard plastic armor. Many riders look for CE certified armor, though I couldn't find specifications on that.

Anyone have links to armor standards?

 

[Louis]

Not only the armor is important, but somehting that is often overlooked is the seams!

You can have the tougher textile and armor but if it all rips apart at the seams in the first few inches of a slide it won't help your skin much.

 

[dbrown]

try this site for a lot of good info www.webbikeworld.com

 

[Nexus242]

You have various densities of foam armor and hard plastic armor. Many riders look for CE certified armor, though I couldn't find specifications on that.

Anyone have links to armor standards?

CE Standards
==> http://www.dragginjeans.com/ce-armor.html

Armor facts
==> http://www.newenough.com/faq_armor_types.htm

 

[trini0]

Ok, now we're getting somewhere.
Thanks all for the links.
I believe I've read that "CE" rated armour is what I should be looking for.
It also seems that most jackets that I've looked at has "foam" armour
in the back area. Is that a good or bad thing?
I have to get myself at a local shop to look at these jackets.

 

[Nexus242]

Anything is better then nothing but CE Approved is the only armor that has to meet X, Y and Z standards and appears to be the best protection. However you can replace some jackets back/spine protector with other pieces. My Shift jacket doesn't have a back pad but it does have a pouch to hold a pad. Or you can just get a strap on one.

==> http://www.kneedraggers.com/list/viewall/3.5

But don't over think the protection issuse too much. Stick with jackets from good brand names and you shouldn't have to worry to much. Outside of that fact just don't fall off your bike and your golden.

 

[trini0]

But don't over think the protection issuse too much. Stick with jackets from good brand names and you shouldn't have to worry to much. Outside of that fact just don't fall off your bike and your golden.

Yeah. I think I'll just put aside some time to go the local shop and try on
a few....

 

[Nexus242]

Yeah. I think I'll just put aside some time to go the local shop and try on
a few....

I'd love to see this jacket in a store to try on

==> http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/521-FIELDSHEER-2

CE in the elbows, arms and back and padding in the shoulder. Mesh and it's only $90!!! Looks like a great summer jacket for Florida humidity and heat.

 

[rmcelroy]

i have a joe rocket jacket that cost me 250 bucks, i dont see anything on the jacket about a CE rating or anything though, would it be listed on the jacket somewhere, or does anyone know if joe rocket is a CE rated armor?

 

[Nexus242]

i have a joe rocket jacket that cost me 250 bucks, i dont see anything on the jacket about a CE rating or anything though, would it be listed on the jacket somewhere, or does anyone know if joe rocket is a CE rated armor?

It would be stamped on the pads themselves or a tag. This is my elbow pad, notice the white tag.

 

[Hunter]

"Back Armor"
Arms and legs can be broken and heal, but if you screw up your spine,,, you know the rest.

 

[trini0]

"Back Armor"
Arms and legs can be broken and heal, but if you screw up your spine,,, you know the rest.

I was at a local shop earlier today, and tried out a few textile & mesh jackets.
As Nexus suggested, dont worry about the armour. They all felt good.
The back padding felt adequate.
But I have to do another round of testing jackets when Im serious on buying, as just about all of the ones I tried on, felt way short for my torso, but then again, it was my first time trying on a MC jacket.

 

[Clint]

"Back Armor"
Arms and legs can be broken and heal, but if you screw up your spine,,, you know the rest.

I know of quite a few guys on motorcycle forums with permanently damaged and missing limbs.

 

[Fishpart]

jacket

I have a First Gear Mesh Tex 2 Jacket, has removelable liner and is a great summer jacket 118.00 voted best jacket for money and looks great.

 

[Pinhy]

like hte looks of that one Nexus posted...not a bad price either. Tex 2 looks good too for a little more color rather than black. (of course, black is good!)