Armour [Archive] - Two Wheel Fix

Mrs. Colleen

06-22-2009, 10:28 AM

I just got these...

http://shopping.scorpionusa.com/C55D9C025BA44D11A3713BF0D546303C.asp?cat_id=FBF05A C4DB8843C1B0FF76893F5540D5&pcs_key=0CC9FD2D235240B0879F3703340771C1&retpage=%2FF4BD78EED51D4762989F1184B1165B96%2Easp&nm=Deuce&spath=&path=Home+%3E+Equipment+%3E+Scorpion+ExoWear%99&sc_id=FA399FF82D024F00B44337072A9EAC8C

for when I ride to work. They go over my jeans and fit nicely in my backpack while I am at work. :beers:

Amber Lamps

06-22-2009, 11:15 AM

I'm surprised you don't know this but I use Icon leg armor. I've had three get offs using it with zero leg damage. I highly recommend it! In fact, I took the crappy armor out of my nylon pants/ jeans and use the Icon instead. Pants, not leathers, tend to be looser and I can easily see the armor being deflected (high/low or left/right)at first impact. Plus the Icon stuff covers much more of the knee area than built in armor. Which puts it in my boots making it basically impossible for it to be "out of position" in a crash. For $60 it's well worth it to me!

cuttle

06-22-2009, 02:06 PM

I always wear a armored shirt, kidney belt and knee/shin protector if we go dualsporting.

The knee protectors did an excellent job yesterday when I tried to cross two trees at once (I should have known better). Long story short, I took a good spill and dented my knee protector permanently.... I didn't even feel it. The only "injury" I have is a hurting right boob :skep: (my chest plate is cut for men).

Txduc

06-22-2009, 02:31 PM

I use A-Stars knee, shin guards on the street when I'm not wearing full leathers. I like the T-Pro stuff (have chest protector) and may completely change over the other pieces but the A-stars is cheap and comfortable for the time being.

Tmall

06-22-2009, 02:34 PM

I pull everything out when I buy gear. It bunches up and never fits right when I leave it in.

z06boy

06-22-2009, 02:45 PM

Mines built in to my A* and Joe Rocket jackets. I wear Draggin' Jeans utility style with kevlar plus CE-rated armor added for knee/shins but I don't know what brand the armor is.

PhiSig1071

06-22-2009, 02:48 PM

I have a A-Stars Bionic vest that I wear at the track.

marko138

06-22-2009, 04:11 PM

Speaking of gear...I need a chest protector.

jalaan1

06-22-2009, 04:45 PM

cuttle

06-22-2009, 05:06 PM

i usually wear these under my Sliders jeans.....

http://www.compacc.com/images/product/400/18485_1.jpg

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That's the one that saved my knee yesterday :rockwoot:

racedoll

06-22-2009, 09:40 PM

I have a Bohn back protector that I have yet to try out. It came in after my track days last year. Otherwise it is built in to my jacket and leathers.

jalaan1

06-22-2009, 10:45 PM

That's the one that saved my knee yesterday :rockwoot:

sounds like it did it's job.

Amber Lamps

06-23-2009, 01:13 AM

i usually wear these under my Sliders jeans.....

http://www.compacc.com/images/product/400/18485_1.jpg

and this under my jackets...........

http://www.newenough.com/image/path/2137/small/Default.jpg?1203996310

If you get tired of these, try the Icons they have a strap for the knee armor as well and they are ventilated!

CrazyKell

06-23-2009, 08:48 AM

I tried on the Icon Field Armour vest....but it's not cut for boobies. :lol:

marko138

06-23-2009, 09:29 AM

i usually wear these under my Sliders jeans.....

http://www.compacc.com/images/product/400/18485_1.jpg

and this under my jackets...........

http://www.newenough.com/image/path/2137/small/Default.jpg?1203996310
You catching 9 innings after the ride too? :lol: Sorry, couldn't resist.

HokieDNA01

06-23-2009, 10:16 AM

Amber Lamps

06-23-2009, 10:25 AM

All of my jackets have armor built in and I never leave home with out one. I have been riding around town in jeans though and would like to pick up some kevlar ones if I can find them for women. I am also looking at some undersuit pants to wear under jeans.

Boy if you were my size, I'd send you some armored underpants! Mine are so hot, you may as well be wearing leather!!! That's why I went to the knee armor set-up I use now.

HokieDNA01

06-23-2009, 10:32 AM

That may be a good option as well Tig. I will need to buy some baggier jeans but I just dont like having my knees un protected. I wouldn't mind having some armored shorts and then knee guards. Will have to start shopping around.

HokieDNA01

06-23-2009, 10:36 AM

These actually have leather inside them. not much room for armor though

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=3&L3=&L4=&item=HEL_87-219_G

Amber Lamps

06-23-2009, 11:05 AM

These actually have leather inside them. not much room for armor though

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=3&L3=&L4=&item=HEL_87-219_G

I don't know seems expensive... I thought Draggin' jeans sold ladies sizes? For that money you may be better off with armored mesh pants. Except for the "Power Ranger" factor!!!:lol:

CrazyKell

06-23-2009, 11:14 AM

Draggin' jeans does have women's sizes, cuts, and styles.

jalaan1

06-23-2009, 11:14 AM

If you get tired of these, try the Icons they have a strap for the knee armor as well and they are ventilated!

yeah, i originally wanted the Icon ones but these were like less than $20.

You catching 9 innings after the ride too? :lol: Sorry, couldn't resist.

:lol

HokieDNA01

06-23-2009, 11:16 AM

I don't know seems expensive... I thought Draggin' jeans sold ladies sizes? For that money you may be better off with armored mesh pants. Except for the "Power Ranger" factor!!!:lol:

They do. I do not like the way they fit. VERY high waisted. Next time I'm out in NC I might stop by the Draggin Jeans store to try some more on.

I have mesh armored overpants. They are very hot when not moving (ie bike nights etc) and they do look like ski pants.

CrazyKell

06-23-2009, 11:16 AM

Have you looked at the new Skinz model or maybe it's called Minx? They're low rise.

Amber Lamps

06-23-2009, 11:20 AM

Careful now, let's not let fashion come before function!:lol: Nah, to be honest, I've tried 4 or 5 different kevlar jeans and I won't wear them because of they way they fit and look!:panic: I really don't understand why they can't take an Express, TH, POLO, etc jean and throw some fucking kevlar in the seat and call it good!!:lol:

HokieDNA01

06-23-2009, 11:21 AM

Have you looked at the new Skinz model or maybe it's called Minx? They're low rise.

Thought they were only sold in Australia. I can only find them on the Australian Draggin Jeans website

CrazyKell

06-23-2009, 12:00 PM

Thought they were only sold in Australia. I can only find them on the Australian Draggin Jeans website

You can find them on ebay as well from tons of places.

HokieDNA01

06-23-2009, 12:19 PM

did a search on ebay. All minx jeans are in the UK. I have looked for them before with no success.

PhiSig1071

06-23-2009, 12:32 PM

Speaking of gear...I need a chest protector.

The Bionic Vest has a built in Chest protector. I really like it.

:boobs:

racedoll

06-23-2009, 10:13 PM

They do. I do not like the way they fit. VERY high waisted. Next time I'm out in NC I might stop by the Draggin Jeans store to try some more on.

I don't remember the pair I tried being that high, but maybe. I just know that they didn't fit in the waste as most don't - too big, but fit everywhere else.

Rangerscott

06-23-2009, 10:57 PM

Alpinestar Bionic. The shorts aren't part of my gear.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/AlpinestarsBionicJacket007Large.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/AlpinestarsBionicJacket008Large.jpg

I guess a 25mph slide.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/Honda%20VFR800/Wrecks/Wreck6-12-0921Large.jpg

Amber Lamps

06-24-2009, 12:09 AM

So you were wearing at-Shirt over the Bionic or...? I have the Dainese top and bottoms and they are fucking HOT!!! I'd rather wear full leathers than these fuckers with jeans and a jacket.:lol: Of course these are the old set-up. The new armor is probably better.:idk:

Rangerscott

06-24-2009, 12:23 AM

At the time no. I do have my textile that I took the armor out of it and it fits nicely over the bionic.

Amber Lamps

06-24-2009, 12:44 AM

At the time no. I do have my textile that I took the armor out of it and it fits nicely over the bionic.

Hmm I think we sort of agree on something... I think that armor that straps to your body, like my knee armor, is more effective than armor placed in a jacket or pants.

Mikey

06-24-2009, 12:51 AM

yeah, i originally wanted the Icon ones but these were like less than $20.

:lol

I've been thinking of picking up a set for myself and one for the wife (especially after her low-speed get off a couple of months back) for riding to bike nights and the like.

I like the Icon stuff, but I can get dirtbike stuff for like 12 bucks. What is the Icon giving me for like 5 times the price?

If anyone wears dirtbike knee armor and/or Icon knee armor, I'd like to hear about it.

Amber Lamps

06-24-2009, 01:16 AM

I've been thinking of picking up a set for myself and one for the wife (especially after her low-speed get off a couple of months back) for riding to bike nights and the like.

I like the Icon stuff, but I can get dirtbike stuff for like 12 bucks. What is the Icon giving me for like 5 times the price?

If anyone wears dirtbike knee armor and/or Icon knee armor, I'd like to hear about it.

Haha "Mr Know it all" to the rescue!!! I have Thor knee armor and it is bulkier and is more of a brace than impact protection. Also, it is my opinion that the materials used are not suited to abrasion resistance. For instance the Fox armor that Jalaan uses doesn't have an upper strap which will make it easier for the guard to rotate on initial impact leaving the knee defenseless. Also, the Fox guards use much thinner plastic and less foam. They are designed for impacts in the dirt at < 50 mph. The Icon and A* guards use a denser material (Delrin, I believe) plus their plates are much, much thicker than the off road stuff with better padding and mounting straps. When the off road stuff was being designed they were not thinking 100'+ slides down the asphalt starting at 100+ mph with a heavy impact to start the show. When I wear my Icon leg armor and A* boots, I feel that I am completely protected from the knee down!:rockwoot:

Rangerscott

06-24-2009, 01:26 AM

I got the bionic cause i got a great deal on it off of ebay. The main reason i got it was for the back protector. A guy another,forum im part of struck a tree with his body. He had to wear a chest/back brace and just got it off last month.

I was going to get the Icon vest but they dont make a small size.

HokieDNA01

06-24-2009, 02:05 AM

I have a bionic jacket as well. The Stella womens model. Love it. I mostly bought it for Dual sporting since dirt bike armor just doesn't seem tough enough for a street crash. Haven't worn it too much yet.

Mikey

06-24-2009, 01:39 PM

Tigger, thanks for the insight. The vast majority of the riding we do out here is low-speed stuff, so I'm thinking that the dirtbike stuff might hold up. I just want something between the knee and the pavement without having to put on my full leathers for cruising to Bike Nights and helping out on the MSF pad.

CrazyKell

06-25-2009, 02:01 PM

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=3&L3=&L4=&item=FTL_RED004-BAW-10_G

What about these Hokie?

Amber Lamps

06-25-2009, 02:09 PM

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=3&L3=&L4=&item=FTL_RED004-BAW-10_G

What about these Hokie?

WTF I just got off the phone with Cycle gear and ordered two pair!!! I shit you not!! Oh men's of course! They're $69 for the guys!!:rockwoot:

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=2&L3=112&L4=114&item=FTL_RED005-BZ-30_G

http://www.redroutelondon.com/streetjean.html

They're made by frank Thomas btw... I like the knee armor, stretch panel in the back and the zipper to attach them to your jacket!

CrazyKell

06-25-2009, 02:13 PM

Not sure whether they'd be the same as most other women's ones....too high waisted...but def. worth a look!

Amber Lamps

06-25-2009, 02:52 PM

Not sure whether they'd be the same as most other women's ones....too high waisted...but def. worth a look!

I'm going to say something against my nature because when it comes to jeans, the lower the better!:drool: But obviously, if you're buying these for protection, they need to stay on and cover your entire ass. Low cut jeans do neither!:lol:

CrazyKell

06-25-2009, 03:08 PM

I'm going to say something against my nature because when it comes to jeans, the lower the better!:drool: But obviously, if you're buying these for protection, they need to stay on and cover your entire ass. Low cut jeans do neither!:lol:

Low waisted doesn't mean the shit you see some girls wearing.

There's varying degrees of rise height and a lot of these jeans practically go up to your tits they're so high waisted. :nono:

Amber Lamps

06-25-2009, 03:17 PM

Low waisted doesn't mean the shit you see some girls wearing.

There's varying degrees of rise height and a lot of these jeans practically go up to your tits they're so high waisted. :nono:

So I'd have to unzip your pants to pinch your nipples?!?!?:lol:

HokieDNA01

06-25-2009, 04:57 PM

thanks Kel. What I dont understand is that the men's have more features (armor, zip to jacket etc) and the women's are more expensive. I wish the women's had armor, i would be all over them.

Amber Lamps

06-25-2009, 05:12 PM

thanks Kel. What I dont understand is that the men's have more features (armor, zip to jacket etc) and the women's are more expensive. I wish the women's had armor, i would be all over them.

I'll let you know tomorrow or Mon. The guy at Cycle Gear thinks they'll come in manana!:rockwoot:

Rangerscott

06-25-2009, 11:56 PM

So I'd have to unzip your pants to pinch your nipples?!?!?:lol:

You're so naughty.

CrazyKell

06-26-2009, 08:59 AM

I tried on the Icon field armour last night and wasn't really impressed with the fit of it. :( Very uncomforatble....might have to go dirtbike gear.

Amber Lamps

06-26-2009, 09:21 AM

I tried on the Icon field armour last night and wasn't really impressed with the fit of it. :( Very uncomforatble....might have to go dirtbike gear.

Really? Well it's not for everyone for sure. They used to have two sizes but only have one now... You may want to look at A* Bionic knee guards as well.

CrazyKell

06-26-2009, 09:28 AM

Well....maybe I wasn't trying it on right but it didn't fit around my knee. :scratch: It was close but I find it difficult to believe that my legs are bigger than a guys. :shrug:

Amber Lamps

06-26-2009, 10:07 AM

Well....maybe I wasn't trying it on right but it didn't fit around my knee. :scratch: It was close but I find it difficult to believe that my legs are bigger than a guys. :shrug:

Man I'm not touching that one!!!:lol: All I can say is mine fits perfectly!:rockwoot:

See?

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/kdk_0734.jpg

:lol:

Listen are you sure you didn't put the elbow armor on your leg? Sorry, I couldn't resist....although I know someone who tried it!

CrazyKell

06-26-2009, 10:30 AM

I was trying it on over jeans so that might've made a difference. I could do them up, they just didn't feel all that comfortable. :idk:

Amber Lamps

06-26-2009, 12:51 PM

I was trying it on over jeans so that might've made a difference. I could do them up, they just didn't feel all that comfortable. :idk:

Yea that would make a difference... Hey, I'm not the Icon rep or anything but maybe the dealership will let you return them if you don't like them.