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Old April 22nd, 2010, 07:28 PM   #15
Flashmonkey
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Name: James
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The real long term solution is a custom made 2-pc suit with armor located appropriately for your height and build. Unfortunately, the off-the-shelf stuff is meant to fit most people adequately, which means that it'll fit nobody well.

The solution you've proposed above isn't bad at all....if you're willing to live with the extra bulk and hassle associated with taking all of that crap off and putting it on. But I do believe that a tailor made 2-pc (or even 1 pc...if ur into that sorta look for the street) is the real long term solution that most of us should be looking into for maximum protection.

In Ontario, we have a number of small vendors that deal in custom leather fabrication who also specialize in motorcycle apparel. I plan on giving one of these guys a visit the moment I have the spare cash to spend on this (the prices are not bad at all, actually). Good thick leather, well placed armor on a jacket and pant set that was tailor made for me....mmmmmmmmmm.
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