ce back armour inserts

cojomo2

Got this jackethttp://www.megamotorcyclestore.co.uk/frank-thomas-ftl277-xti-leather-jacket-blue/, has armour for elbows and shoulders but nothing for the back/spine, but does have a pocket to insert one.



Don't really have a clue how to pick one..would something like this be what I'm after:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-KNOX-ARMOUR-UNIVERSAL-BACK-PROTECTOR-CE-APPROVED-KNOX-PART-64-/190746797866?pt=UK_Other_Clothing_Protection&hash=item2c6965272a

Any pointers appreciated. Thanks

goodlad

cojomo2 wrote: »

Got this jacket, has armour for elbows and shoulders but nothing for the back/spine, but does have a pocket to insert one.

Don't really have a clue how to pick one..would something like this be what I'm after:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-KNOX-ARMOUR-UNIVERSAL-BACK-PROTECTOR-CE-APPROVED-KNOX-PART-64-/190746797866?pt=UK_Other_Clothing_Protection&hash=item2c6965272a

Any pointers appreciated. Thanks

Thats the exact armor i bought to put into the back of my jacket.
No idea if different jackets need different shapes or anything but it fit into mine grand.

cojomo2

goodlad wrote: »

Thats the exact armor i bought to put into the back of my jacket.
No idea if different jackets need different shapes or anything but it fit into mine grand.

Nice one. Did look at a few others but they seemed to be made for particular make/model of jackets..can't seem to find any ones specific to frank thomas jackets so I'll prob go with this one.Thanks

Wonda-Boy

Most bike shops have them sitting on the shelves...so chances are just shop around and you will get one. They are not that exspensive...I had 2 and gave one to a lad thats not even out on the bike anymore ffs! And I prolly never get it back now either, Other wise I would have gave it to you for nowt.....

TBH, if you have a few €€€€ to spare get a proper back armour and forget the foam stuff.

Xaime

I got Forcefield Body Armour Level 2 (whatever that means) in Bikeworld. It is impact foam. It has 2 big velcro straps. It does not fit into a jacket. Never tested how good it is and not ina hurry either.

Wonda-Boy

Yeah, I was in the old HG in Newry the time of the sale and ended up getting the full set of Knox Armour and it was the best £150 I ever spent.....its the Aegis 8 plate complete with chest plate.

http://www.knox-armour.co.uk/product.html?product=aegisred

Xaime

Forcefield body armour is Kevlar. Think it is good too

http://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com/product/pro-l2k-back-protector/2382

Wonda-Boy

Absolutely, anything is better then the standard foam.

Green_Martian

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Absolutely, anything is better then the standard foam.

Pussy

Xaime

Foam is cheaper but I would not go cheap on back protection. It's my spine.

Have a look at this video of Chris Harris taking a knock on his back. He is definitely not wearing a inset foam back protection.

Xaime

Sorry forgot link

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Products/productsresults/Parts-accessories/2011/March/mar1817Forcefieldbodyarmourtakesaknock/