body armor..
 

i was thinking about getting some added protection. i already have an icon textile jacket and was looking for something more.. my original thought was to buy a vest with the armor bult in but then i came across this on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motor...item3f07810871


any thoughts?? anybody wear anything similar?

i just wear a mesh jacket. it looks like you have full coverage. the only thing i can argue with is the thumb loop, it might be a little tight with the glove.

IMO, I think the arm armor and shoulder is not necessary, your icon jacket allready has arm and shoulder armor (or it should). But I think an extra back protector is a good idea. A* makes a armored shirt like that. its alot more expensive but its CE approved. But I think just a back protection vest is better, like icon or A*, they both have CE approved vests

I cant view the link right now cause im at work but i agree that your jacket should have plenty of protection for your shoulders, and elbows/forearms. As far as chest and back protection i went with A*'s Bionic race shield and couldnt be happier.

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...650538-10-LG_G

The Top review on it is my review.

Moved to Riding Gear

My opinion: I wouldn't waste $40. That thing is pure glam and all sham. Zero mention of impact rating. And from the looks of it, those straps wouldn't survive the shear forces of a slide, likely ripping the "armor" off of you

I see a lot of the Icon Field Armor Vests being worn for protection... http://www.amazon.com/Icon-Field-Arm.../dp/B0037GCI5E .
Here's the new version... http://www.rideicon.com/product_deta...=3434&id=12518 .
The Icon vest is CE approved. From what I've seen w/ riders that use it, its easy to put on & take off.

i clearly respect all of your opinion and after posting and seeing all of your responses it actually hit me.. that the quality on that thing is; for lack of a better word, worthless..

and i absolutely love the icon vest! the alpinestars looks ok too..

I tried the icon vest on at cycle gear and thought that the chest protection was to weak IMHO. Both vests are CE level 2 rated and the same in alot of ways.

Some things that turned me to the A* one were:
The Comfort and size of the back piece.
Kidney belts fell good with 2 straps to adjust with
Able to wear under jacket without noticing
Chest piece felt like it could take more of an impact and made me feel safer.

The bad:
No shoulder strap but still takes less than 20seconds to put on.


Things i like about the icon vests:
Shoulder straps
Airflow vents(although im not sure if they would work under a mesh jacket)
Back piece felt okay but not as good as A*


Things that turned me off from the icon vests:
Sholder straps offer no protection and would interfer with my jacket shoulder armor placement.
Kidney belt didnt feel as sturdy.
To soft of chest protection.

If I were going to get full armor, I'd prolly opt for something like this
http://www.forcefieldperformance.com...ium/2347_m.jpg

But it's pricey and body armors like that don't offer any significant abrasion protection. It's purely for impacts.

I've seen them worn on the outside of jackets & leathers. :icon_shrug: