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adouglas · August 15th, 2013, 07:49 AM

Thanks. Similar to my own thinking for the most part, especially regarding shape and coverage... the pad is the standard diamond-shaped thing that's wide across the shoulders. It extends down to my waist or an inch above. Looking at the ForceField Sport Lite L2 protector, it seems to have slightly better coverage, but adds the bulk and restriction of a waist band.

The insert is actually a lot less expensive. The standalone protector I'm looking at is 200, the insert is 75. I'm willing to spend the extra bucks if there really is an advantage.

The thing that's killing me is that I actually own a standalone protector, from my Juggernaut shirt... but it's too bulky to fit under this suit without real discomfort. Yeah, it's THAT tight. I've worn it the past two days for my commute to get it broken in.

August 15th, 2013, 07:49 AM	#3
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Thanks. Similar to my own thinking for the most part, especially regarding shape and coverage... the pad is the standard diamond-shaped thing that's wide across the shoulders. It extends down to my waist or an inch above. Looking at the ForceField Sport Lite L2 protector, it seems to have slightly better coverage, but adds the bulk and restriction of a waist band. The insert is actually a lot less expensive. The standalone protector I'm looking at is 200, the insert is 75. I'm willing to spend the extra bucks if there really is an advantage. The thing that's killing me is that I actually own a standalone protector, from my Juggernaut shirt... but it's too bulky to fit under this suit without real discomfort. Yeah, it's THAT tight. I've worn it the past two days for my commute to get it broken in. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.