JimStl
Junior Member
I don't wear one, but I want too, so I didn't vote.
I don't wear one and never have. I'm an idiot though and ditched my helmet every time I went into combat too. I will admit that I'm a paranoid bastage that has never been in a car wreck, motorcycle wreck, or been shot due to over-cautiousness and a touch of hyper-vigilance.
Question: Does anyone who has actually used their arse as a sled while wearing the armor have anything good to say about it?
I wear a full helmet, boots over the ankle, a leather jacket, gloves, and long pants every time I ride but the armor, superboots, and carbon fiber doo-hickies seems excessive.
The foam inserts are only there to retain the jackets shape when on the hanger in the shop. They are not designed to offer any protection.i did have a touring jacket with just the crappy foam inserts in it but now i read somewhere back along here that it`s just to keep shape of jacket
I have since though replaced it with thick runner type armour aswell as the arms and shoulders :thumbup:
Unsure what it is but wouldnt do without it now :thumbup:
Personally I think protection shouldn't really be scrimped on with a cheap knockoff.I've only ridden with the crappy/pointless foam protectors that have come with my jackets.
After reading alot of comments from guys who have used them and have gone down I bit the bullit just now and ordered one from ebay.
Came across this one NEW Motorcycle Bicycle Skateboarding Back Protector Body Spine Armor Sportbike | eBay
It shows "Dainese" on the straps and you can see abit of the Dainese logo under the sticker the seller has photoshopped. We'll see how good of a knock off it is or even if it's anything like the photo shown.....for $35 shipped to Canada I won't be in a position to complain.
Everything is seemingly made in China these days so who knows.....maybe it's an original....doubt that I will be able to tell though.
Personally I think protection shouldn't really be scrimped on with a cheap knockoff.
Yes most of it is expensive and probably could be cheaper but it's not the sort of product I'd like to take my chances with.