Knabel
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I just purchased the Joe Rocket CE Rated back armor from Kneedraggers.com. I think it was around $80. I ordered it Sunday March 14, 2010 around noon eastern and it arrived at 4.30pm Wednesday March 17.
I bought it to replace the stock back armor in my Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket (Large).
I have to say, I am impressed so far. To say it is significantly more substantial than stock is a huge understatement. Stock is a piece of light foam, which may have offered decent protection. In all, very light.
The CE Armor weighs more than a dinner plate. Feels like it will offer MUCH more protection.
The dimensions are almost identical...w/in 1/8" of stock.
I expect it to flow more air as, the whole pad is vented vs the stock is only vented in about 6 places. I doubt the difference in ventilation will be noticeable, but on a hot day it may be enough to trick me into feeling cooler...gotta love the placebo effect.
I bought it to replace the stock back armor in my Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket (Large).
I have to say, I am impressed so far. To say it is significantly more substantial than stock is a huge understatement. Stock is a piece of light foam, which may have offered decent protection. In all, very light.
The CE Armor weighs more than a dinner plate. Feels like it will offer MUCH more protection.
The dimensions are almost identical...w/in 1/8" of stock.
I expect it to flow more air as, the whole pad is vented vs the stock is only vented in about 6 places. I doubt the difference in ventilation will be noticeable, but on a hot day it may be enough to trick me into feeling cooler...gotta love the placebo effect.
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