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Title: Versatile body armor.....
Post by: juggernaught on March 13, 2004, 11:20:38 PM
Ok...i need advice again.   I'm looking for a nice jacket with good armor that is versatile enough to wear in cool-warm weather and deal with some rain as well.  Leather is acceptable but i prefer a textile jacket with removable liners and such for changing weather.  Something like this jacket which i am also considering.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=11622&department=112&Division=1#

Please....any feedback, suggestions, and opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx..!!   :thumb:
Title: Versatile body armor.....
Post by: paui on March 14, 2004, 05:48:07 AM
i was just looking at the same one yesterday!
arlen ness has one similar called the explorer...that one looks cool too but i dunno if its layered like the agv...i read a review about the explorer and it says its a good warm jacket but its very hard to get your gloves over the sleeves.
Title: Versatile body armor.....
Post by: juggernaught on March 14, 2004, 07:13:25 AM
Thanx Paui...that's the kinda stuff i like to know...i have a jacket i like but anytime a wear gauntlets it's a bit of a struggle.   Hey...!!! i'm a neighbor...i live in Sunnyside, Queens.... :o
Title: Versatile body armor.....
Post by: juggernaught on March 14, 2004, 07:26:28 AM
Paui was this the one you were talking about...???


http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=246&department=112&Division=1

I didn't see this one. I'm very big on having pockets handy so this is one to be considered.  I was t-boned last May in Brooklyn on my way to work by an unlicensed pinhead and even though all i broke was my foot; i was airborn for about 30 feet landed on my back on concrete and slid for another 10'.  I was wearing a heavy duty Schott leather that was worn down to the liner.  I lost not a drop of blood but that was too close a call for me.  Forewarned is forearmed.  I guess i'll also look for some pants as well preferably something i can wear over work clothes but not a necessity.

Thx. for the feedback  :thumb:
Title: Versatile body armor.....
Post by: Cal Price on March 14, 2004, 08:04:43 AM
A mate of mine is an off-roader and they tend to go for a thing a bit like a string vest with back protector, elbow and shoulder pads on it. This allows you to wear just a shirt and/or any jacket you like whist retaining protection and is cool in both senses of the word. I don't know what they call them them but I am sure you can find specilist off-roader sites.