August 13th, 2013, 02:13 PM | #1 |
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Chest Protector... Yay/Nay???
I'm considering buying the Icon Stryker Field Armor Vest to wear underneath my motorcycle jacket (jacket has ce approved shoulder/elbow armor & lightly padded back area)...
I figured it would offer more protection for my chest & back/spine areas (also shoulders). What do you all think? Overkill on ATGATT? Or, do you agree with "the more, the better" protection? Do any of you wear chest protectors/roost deflector/ballistic jersey? What do you think of the MX body vests? What kind do you wear? How do you like it? Can I just do this full-body? |
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August 13th, 2013, 02:15 PM | #2 |
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It seems that chest protectors are becoming more and more common for people on track. They've always been pretty common for dirt, but that's more for protection from things being thrown at you, as opposed to padding for when you slam into the ground yourself. I don't have a chest protector for street or racetrack use yet, but as of this weekend I have one for dirt use.
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August 13th, 2013, 02:17 PM | #3 |
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I ride in this and the chest protector is nice tell you decide to tuck then it push up in to your neck.
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August 13th, 2013, 02:17 PM | #4 |
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Get it if you want, it's cheap insurance. I have crashed with a Stryker on and I am 100% glad I had it on at the time.
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I have the Stryker Vest that I wear always when on the bike. I've just yanked out the back pad on both my jackets and my suit so it fits better.
I haven't yet tested it (only wreck in it was the lowside on the track and i was in a full leather suit) but the fact that it covers my entire spine made me like it over the foam pad that I originally got. It maybe be a psych out but it feels like better protection when combined with the elbow/shoulder pads already in the jacket.
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August 13th, 2013, 02:23 PM | #6 | |
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I don't wear one but the guys I do see, have the alpinestars bionic vest and Icon field armor stuff. Nothing wrong with more protection and cheap insurance.
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August 13th, 2013, 02:25 PM | #8 | |
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I'm get the icon chest & back vest... More protection is hardly ever a bad idea. If you live in a rubber room with bubble wrap on everything and don't leave one spot I don't think you'd need one, that would be overkill. On the street with crazies what ever keeps you alive I'm all for it
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These are designed mainly against puncture (hitting sharp objects while skidding), while your jacket protects against shock (CE armor) and abrasion.
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August 13th, 2013, 03:19 PM | #12 | |
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I would highly suggest you do. Ma chest is deformed.
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August 13th, 2013, 03:42 PM | #14 |
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August 13th, 2013, 03:44 PM | #15 |
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I haven't dropped it hard on the street, but I have off-road. I've never had an accident where I regretted any protection I was wearing. Some people may laugh at my extra caution, but they aren't the ones who are going to come to my apartment, change my diaper and feed me baby cereal if I get hammered out there. I don't care if I look like an extra from Road Warrior, I'll use all the safety equipment I can.
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August 13th, 2013, 05:41 PM | #16 |
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On long rides I wear a dainese chest and back protector.
EDIT: I am also pretty sure I look ridiculous in it. The front armor is thick. I didn't get the Stryker because I don't think the icon chest protection is rated. |
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August 13th, 2013, 05:54 PM | #17 |
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I rock the icon Stryker vest as well. I got it because of the low price and the convenience factor. I figured that if I got a separate back and chest protector that I would be too lazy to ever use the chest protection.
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Better to have more protection. I plan to get a forcefield chest and back protector to wear together eventually...
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August 13th, 2013, 06:14 PM | #22 |
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I wear mine under my jacket, it seems to have an average level of venting that does an OK job, nothing to rave about. I have never worn it on the outside of my jacket like some others have.
From the looks of things, the Stryker is the new model of the Field Armor, I don't see much difference aside of some venting in the main chestplate and spine pieces.
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August 13th, 2013, 07:18 PM | #24 |
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i have a icon field armor in black that im trying to trade for a textile jacket. liked it but didnt use it enough
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I haven't had an issue with being hot due to the vest (only once overheated but that is because I rode through Hades one day). Lately beeping using it over my HD hydration vest so it holds the cool wet vest against my shirt. Under my mesh jacket, I'm still cool enough to ride comfortably.
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It's pretty breathable. I have never been uncomfortable in mine. Mine says both field armor and stryker vest on it, so I assume we are all talking about the same thing.
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...long story short, rear tire slid out, then suddenly gripped and violently jerked my upper torso/chest onto the tank just before launching me straight up into the air. I have an indentation in my chest. So wear a damn chest protector!
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Damn yo... that is just as bad as a guy I seen the other day. He took off his leathers and his collar bone was in the shape of an S. sheeeesh...
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August 14th, 2013, 01:00 AM | #32 |
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Last question...
Those that have the Icon Stryker Vest: Is it true to size? |
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August 14th, 2013, 06:08 AM | #33 | |
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I had this exact same fit problem. The answer for me was to put the belly band OVER the lower edge of the chest armor, rather than beneath it. That worked great. Try it.....
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August 14th, 2013, 08:28 AM | #35 |
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So it is pulling down on the armor?
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August 14th, 2013, 08:29 AM | #36 |
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one of the first items i bought (along with my helmet/gloves) was the red/black icon field armor vest. Wear it when i squid across the street and under my jacket on longer rides.
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Um... kinda-sorta.
What makes the chest plate push up into your neck is the edge of the belly band. The lower edge of the armor meets the upper edge of the belly band, and when you bend forward it pushes the chest plate up. So put the shirt on, and instead of wrapping the belly band only around your gut, wrap it around the lower part of the chest plate as well. The chest plate is then tucked inside the belly band.
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I will try this thanks.
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August 29th, 2013, 04:55 PM | #39 |
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Scored on a new w/o tags Icon Field Armor vest on ebay for $30 bucks + $12 shipping. I feel like a dog waiting on the postman... LoL!
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