WTB: CE Approved Armor

MrAtom · July 20th, 2015, 03:52 AM

I wanna double up on the armor in my jacket. I already have some good CE approved armor in there, but I could fit more in.

I don't care if it's been wrecked in before as long as it's in reasonably good condition, seeing as how this armor would only add on to the armor I already have. If you did manage to really smack a particular piece of armor when you went down, I'd like to know.

Shoot me some offers in PM or reply or whatever

adouglas · July 20th, 2015, 08:06 AM

Don't have any to spare, but...

Are you sure extra armor will fit in the pockets? I'd be surprised if it did.

Most elbow and shoulder armor is symmetrical. Try taking the armor out of one side of the jacket and doubling up on the other side to see if you can.

Also...

If you've really got the room for two sets of armor, your gear must be VERY loose. Are you sure you're wearing the right size jacket? This stuff is supposed fit closely, because that's what keeps the armor in place.

Extra armor won't do you any good if it moves away from the parts of your body you're trying to protect the moment you hit the pavement.

cbinker · July 20th, 2015, 09:13 AM

Why would you want to double armor? if you are going to fill the extra space, use some sort of padding. armor will just make more difficult to move.

MrAtom · July 20th, 2015, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Don't have any to spare, but...

Are you sure extra armor will fit in the pockets? I'd be surprised if it did.

Most elbow and shoulder armor is symmetrical. Try taking the armor out of one side of the jacket and doubling up on the other side to see if you can.

Also...

If you've really got the room for two sets of armor, your gear must be VERY loose. Are you sure you're wearing the right size jacket? This stuff is supposed fit closely, because that's what keeps the armor in place.

Extra armor won't do you any good if it moves away from the parts of your body you're trying to protect the moment you hit the pavement.

I do have the room, and my gear is too loose. That's the point of doubling up.

adouglas · July 20th, 2015, 01:20 PM

Does it not make more sense to spend money on gear that fits? Just asking.

asdfman · July 20th, 2015, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

I do have the room, and my gear is too loose. That's the point of doubling up.

I highly recommend getting gear that fits instead. Loose gear isn't going to hold up well in a crash. Maybe try to find someone who would trade with you here or on Craigslist.

MrAtom · July 21st, 2015, 12:41 AM

My car is exploding, I have little money, and I need to get my bike back together before my car disintegrates. It makes enough sense at this moment in time. Besides, its not like its super loose. And, yeah, it would be a little stiff moving around with extra armor, but I think it wouldnt be bad enough to where it was either excessively uncomfortable or a safety hazard. I have tried looking around for a switcharoo but nobody here wears gear lol.

cbinker · July 21st, 2015, 07:18 AM

We wear gear, proper fitting gear that we don't want to part with. Seriously look for some foam padding to fill the spaces.

July 20th, 2015, 03:52 AM	#1
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	WTB: CE Approved Armor I wanna double up on the armor in my jacket. I already have some good CE approved armor in there, but I could fit more in. I don't care if it's been wrecked in before as long as it's in reasonably good condition, seeing as how this armor would only add on to the armor I already have. If you did manage to really smack a particular piece of armor when you went down, I'd like to know. Shoot me some offers in PM or reply or whatever

July 20th, 2015, 08:06 AM	#2
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	Don't have any to spare, but... Are you sure extra armor will fit in the pockets? I'd be surprised if it did. Most elbow and shoulder armor is symmetrical. Try taking the armor out of one side of the jacket and doubling up on the other side to see if you can. Also... If you've really got the room for two sets of armor, your gear must be VERY loose. Are you sure you're wearing the right size jacket? This stuff is supposed fit closely, because that's what keeps the armor in place. Extra armor won't do you any good if it moves away from the parts of your body you're trying to protect the moment you hit the pavement. __________________________________________________ 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.

July 20th, 2015, 09:13 AM	#3
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Why would you want to double armor? if you are going to fill the extra space, use some sort of padding. armor will just make more difficult to move. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

July 20th, 2015, 01:20 PM	#5
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	Does it not make more sense to spend money on gear that fits? Just asking. __________________________________________________ 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.
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July 21st, 2015, 07:18 AM	#8
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	We wear gear, proper fitting gear that we don't want to part with. Seriously look for some foam padding to fill the spaces. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

July 21st, 2015, 12:41 AM	#7
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	My car is exploding, I have little money, and I need to get my bike back together before my car disintegrates. It makes enough sense at this moment in time. Besides, its not like its super loose. And, yeah, it would be a little stiff moving around with extra armor, but I think it wouldnt be bad enough to where it was either excessively uncomfortable or a safety hazard. I have tried looking around for a switcharoo but nobody here wears gear lol.

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