Would Our Gear Protect Us From Zombies?

Francis · October 10th, 2011, 10:01 AM

Alright. Ok. This is a weird question, but whatever.

I just finished watching Zombieland (btw, can't wait for Walking Dead to come out).

Would our gear be a good thing to wear in a zombie infested world? Our leathers would be nice since it has padding, so we can roll around and be protected from minor hits (tables while running through a restaurant). Do you think it'd help against their bite? Movement would be slightly restricted, depending on how tight/lose it is, but mine's fine. It's tight enough, but I can still dance in it.

And our helmets. That would be a nice protection from getting bitten on the neck, right?

Of course, you can't really play basketball with a helmet, but it's capable of 'running around trying to dodge zombies', right?

Zombiphone · October 10th, 2011, 12:12 PM

I think it would be a good 1 or 2 bite protection. Zombies tend to have little issue ripping through most animals, so regardless of how tough the leather may be, they'd get through it with relative ease if they got a good lunge on you. It'd probably only buy you a few extra seconds at most. But a few extra seconds could be all you need to get out of the situation, so it'd definitely be better than nothing. A leatt brace might be a bit more effective in keep them away from your neck.

Personally, I'd be more inclined to rig up some chainmail, as it won't stretch or rip like leather, is extremely difficult to penetrate, and is still somewhat lightweight and movable.

Zombie Apocalypse=srs bsns

alex.s · October 10th, 2011, 12:15 PM

leather is just flesh... would probably be like eating the skin off a chicken wing before getting to the meat...

sombo · October 10th, 2011, 01:13 PM

No, leather is a hardened skin that if done right can help protect against knives. But I don't think the leather in most motorcycle jackets is that hardened or thick, however if it has the armor built it that would be a big bonus.

Oddly enough they've proven that plate armor allows for more freedom of movement and has better weight distribution than chain. Just an interesting fact I thought I'd share.

Now what I would want is the shark suit. Basically it's chainmail, however it is designed to withstand shark bites which are way stronger than a human zombie's bite. They'll break their teeth while you laugh at them.

alex.s · October 10th, 2011, 01:18 PM

yeah but chain mail won't protect you from boomers or bile bombs...

sombo · October 10th, 2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

yeah but chain mail won't protect you from boomers or bile bombs...

How about we stick with traditional zombies rather than ridiculous new-age supernatural supped up zombies.

Mr.E · October 10th, 2011, 08:54 PM

Perhaps if you wear kevlar? The interwoven kind with kevlar stitching too. If im right, kevlar is used in police bullet proof vests. Perhaps have a 1 piece race suite. But instead of a zipper stitch it up and wear it forever.

sombo · October 10th, 2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.E

Perhaps if you wear kevlar? The interwoven kind with kevlar stitching too. If im right, kevlar is used in police bullet proof vests. Perhaps have a 1 piece race suite. But instead of a zipper stitch it up and wear it forever.

Got news for ya.... kevlar doesn't work well against knives and other puncturing devices. Works great at stopping bullets but won't stop a knife or shiv. That's why the British Police force started experimenting with a combo vest of plates for knives and kevlar weave underneath for bullets. At least that's what I saw from a tech resource a few years ago. Not sure how it's developed since then.

Mr.E · October 10th, 2011, 09:56 PM

I always thought they used it for knives too? I saw a video on youtube of someone stabbing something with a knife. I'd assume though, that the cloth would still be able to form to the knife, hence punctures. Oh well, it looks like I'll be the first to die from zombies lmao

Cuongism · October 10th, 2011, 09:59 PM

Your best bet is to have slow friends...

Mr.E · October 10th, 2011, 10:08 PM

But after a while wouldnt you be the only one left? O.o lol

setasai · October 10th, 2011, 10:12 PM

Mythbusters! It's a good question. Hahaha. I've often thought about this and I think that some leather jackets are thick enough to withstand some zombie bites. Zombie bites arent particularly strong like a mechanical jaw or anything. It still uses human muscles so if you assume that their strength is about the strongest crazed drug addict trying to chew your head off, I think leather would be decently sufficient until they find a patch of skin. Its not like you're going to stand there and get chomped on. We're talking about emergency protection like if you had to run through a crowd to get to the safehouse.

On the same note, where would be your first place to run to? I nominate some kind of hunter/sports store for weapons and then a fortified costco. I imagine I would feel comfortable enough to sleep on one of the top shelves assuming zombies probably cant climb if they were to break into the building.

CynicalC · October 11th, 2011, 02:03 AM

The simple answer is that zombies are only human, with human teeth. So unless you think you can bite through a leather jacket, you're probably safe. Now what might complicate it is if the zombies have any kind of super human strength, which seems to be pretty common.

Where to go?

CynicalC · October 11th, 2011, 02:05 AM

Or here. This place is incredible.

http://www.geekologie.com/2011/04/fi...roof-house.php

gfloyd2002 · October 11th, 2011, 03:16 AM

At the very least, you would not get road rash when you trip while running away.

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Lvr · October 31st, 2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

At the very least, you would not get road rash when you trip while running away.

well, that's a relief.

October 10th, 2011, 10:01 AM	#1
Francis ninjette.org newbie 2,000 Name: Francis Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 160	Would Our Gear Protect Us From Zombies? Alright. Ok. This is a weird question, but whatever. I just finished watching Zombieland (btw, can't wait for Walking Dead to come out). Would our gear be a good thing to wear in a zombie infested world? Our leathers would be nice since it has padding, so we can roll around and be protected from minor hits (tables while running through a restaurant). Do you think it'd help against their bite? Movement would be slightly restricted, depending on how tight/lose it is, but mine's fine. It's tight enough, but I can still dance in it. And our helmets. That would be a nice protection from getting bitten on the neck, right? Of course, you can't really play basketball with a helmet, but it's capable of 'running around trying to dodge zombies', right?

October 10th, 2011, 12:15 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	leather is just flesh... would probably be like eating the skin off a chicken wing before getting to the meat... __________________________________________________

October 10th, 2011, 01:18 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	yeah but chain mail won't protect you from boomers or bile bombs... __________________________________________________

October 10th, 2011, 08:54 PM	#7
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	Perhaps if you wear kevlar? The interwoven kind with kevlar stitching too. If im right, kevlar is used in police bullet proof vests. Perhaps have a 1 piece race suite. But instead of a zipper stitch it up and wear it forever. __________________________________________________ Mods: flushmount Led front binkers, diode mod, pazzo levers, clear tank pad, racing replica grips, bike monkeys integrated tal light, zx-2r vinyls, rearsets, red bar ends, and more red accented stuff.

October 10th, 2011, 09:56 PM	#9
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	I always thought they used it for knives too? I saw a video on youtube of someone stabbing something with a knife. I'd assume though, that the cloth would still be able to form to the knife, hence punctures. Oh well, it looks like I'll be the first to die from zombies lmao __________________________________________________ Mods: flushmount Led front binkers, diode mod, pazzo levers, clear tank pad, racing replica grips, bike monkeys integrated tal light, zx-2r vinyls, rearsets, red bar ends, and more red accented stuff.

October 10th, 2011, 12:12 PM	#2
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	I think it would be a good 1 or 2 bite protection. Zombies tend to have little issue ripping through most animals, so regardless of how tough the leather may be, they'd get through it with relative ease if they got a good lunge on you. It'd probably only buy you a few extra seconds at most. But a few extra seconds could be all you need to get out of the situation, so it'd definitely be better than nothing. A leatt brace might be a bit more effective in keep them away from your neck. Personally, I'd be more inclined to rig up some chainmail, as it won't stretch or rip like leather, is extremely difficult to penetrate, and is still somewhat lightweight and movable. Zombie Apocalypse=srs bsns

October 10th, 2011, 01:13 PM	#4
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	No, leather is a hardened skin that if done right can help protect against knives. But I don't think the leather in most motorcycle jackets is that hardened or thick, however if it has the armor built it that would be a big bonus. Oddly enough they've proven that plate armor allows for more freedom of movement and has better weight distribution than chain. Just an interesting fact I thought I'd share. Now what I would want is the shark suit. Basically it's chainmail, however it is designed to withstand shark bites which are way stronger than a human zombie's bite. They'll break their teeth while you laugh at them.

October 10th, 2011, 09:59 PM	#10
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Your best bet is to have slow friends...

October 10th, 2011, 10:08 PM	#11
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	But after a while wouldnt you be the only one left? O.o lol __________________________________________________ Mods: flushmount Led front binkers, diode mod, pazzo levers, clear tank pad, racing replica grips, bike monkeys integrated tal light, zx-2r vinyls, rearsets, red bar ends, and more red accented stuff.

October 10th, 2011, 10:12 PM	#12
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Mythbusters! It's a good question. Hahaha. I've often thought about this and I think that some leather jackets are thick enough to withstand some zombie bites. Zombie bites arent particularly strong like a mechanical jaw or anything. It still uses human muscles so if you assume that their strength is about the strongest crazed drug addict trying to chew your head off, I think leather would be decently sufficient until they find a patch of skin. Its not like you're going to stand there and get chomped on. We're talking about emergency protection like if you had to run through a crowd to get to the safehouse. On the same note, where would be your first place to run to? I nominate some kind of hunter/sports store for weapons and then a fortified costco. I imagine I would feel comfortable enough to sleep on one of the top shelves assuming zombies probably cant climb if they were to break into the building.

October 11th, 2011, 02:03 AM	#13
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	The simple answer is that zombies are only human, with human teeth. So unless you think you can bite through a leather jacket, you're probably safe. Now what might complicate it is if the zombies have any kind of super human strength, which seems to be pretty common. Where to go? __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

October 11th, 2011, 02:05 AM	#14
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Or here. This place is incredible. http://www.geekologie.com/2011/04/fi...roof-house.php __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

October 11th, 2011, 03:16 AM	#15
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	At the very least, you would not get road rash when you trip while running away. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

October 11th, 2011, 05:51 AM	#16
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