The Best Protective/Armored Shorts

Ninja Rob · November 29th, 2014, 07:37 PM

I am buying some of my gear a little at a time. Right now I have helmet, gauntlet gloves, knee and shin guards, and a perforated leather jacket. I am working on the boots, pants, and shorts. I think it is important to have shorts that have padding/armor to protect the thigh and the tailbone. The thing is that the ones I have seen have minimal protection for the tailbone or they have a small pad. Has anyone seen any shorts that have a lot of armor? I do not really have much "cushion" to help me with a fall so if I fall on my a**, I'm landing on just bone.

tfkrocks · November 29th, 2014, 08:47 PM

I have armored shorts from Klim. If I remember correctly, there is a piece of armor that sits on the tailbone area. There's pretty good coverage overall. It's all D3O armor too so it's super flexible.

Ninja Rob · November 29th, 2014, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

I have armored shorts from Klim. If I remember correctly, there is a piece of armor that sits on the tailbone area. There's pretty good coverage overall. It's all D3O armor too so it's super flexible.

Got a link by any chance?

tfkrocks · November 29th, 2014, 11:56 PM

http://www.revzilla.com/snow/klim-tactical-shorts

Oh I remembered wrong. It's not D3O brand armor but it's something similar.

cbinker · November 30th, 2014, 12:01 AM

I was thinking about getting some sliding shorts by nike or under armor. I saw them at a sporting goods store in my area.

MrAtom · November 30th, 2014, 12:41 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Coolmax...dp/B00CWVP9YC/

cbinker · November 30th, 2014, 09:38 AM

something like this could work too and a little cheaper:

http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Combat-Hy...ike+pro+combat

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/pr.../pgid-10084793

Worldtraveller · December 1st, 2014, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

http://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Coolmax...dp/B00CWVP9YC/

Those aren't armored, at least not in a way that would protect in a crash.

OP, have you looked at Bohn armor? Lots of places carry it. Get it on sale somewhere!

Ghostt · December 1st, 2014, 09:38 AM

There is but one answer for this question, Bohn. I have them and absolutely love them

https://www.bohnarmor.com

https://www.bohnarmor.com/catalog/bo...ard-system.php

http://www.webbikeworld.com/bohn-body-armor/

http://www.ridermagazine.com/gear/bo...em-review.htm/

Bohn Bodyguard Armor Pants Review at Competition …: http://youtu.be/Y3TQq4xniGE

Ninja Rob · December 2nd, 2014, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostt

There is but one answer for this question, Bohn. I have them and absolutely love them

https://www.bohnarmor.com

https://www.bohnarmor.com/catalog/bo...ard-system.php

http://www.webbikeworld.com/bohn-body-armor/

http://www.ridermagazine.com/gear/bo...em-review.htm/

Bohn Bodyguard Armor Pants Review at Competition …: http://youtu.be/Y3TQq4xniGE

I have heard a lot about Bohn and it seems like they are underrated. Since you have Bohn gear, how do you think they would hold up in a crash?

Ghostt · December 2nd, 2014, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Rob

I have heard a lot about Bohn and it seems like they are underrated. Since you have Bohn gear, how do you think they would hold up in a crash?

They are made for impact protection, not abrasions, so keep that in mind when picking what to wear over them, Kevlar jeans, or a heavy heavy type.

I like them because I can wear them under regular pants if I'm going out for the night on the town, date, etc....

Bohn also makes different styles from a mesh, solid, or thermo shells and the armour will fit them all.

Hope this helps.

Braden07 · December 2nd, 2014, 10:40 PM

When just go out for a putz i wear my jeans when i go out to ride ride either canyon carve or im at the track i wear my aStar bionic freeride shorts.. comfy, and very strong protection and not hindering or uncomfortable

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...reeride-shorts

i have a hookup at riders discount that i use. i havent seen to many of the part suppplier guys advertising on here but on 600rr.net there are several. i call them up and get **** way cheaper than retail. especially astar stuff.. i cant remember how much i paid for them but im pretty sure it was like 65 or 70. def worth it. best of all it is washer friendly. so when im done at the track, i just toss it in and out it comes smelling nice.

edit: i havent crashed in mine but my buddy has and his are still holding up fine

ryker · February 1st, 2015, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

http://www.revzilla.com/snow/klim-tactical-shorts

Oh I remembered wrong. It's not D3O brand armor but it's something similar.

Gonna have to get me some of these

November 29th, 2014, 07:37 PM	#1
Ninja Rob ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 342	The Best Protective/Armored Shorts I am buying some of my gear a little at a time. Right now I have helmet, gauntlet gloves, knee and shin guards, and a perforated leather jacket. I am working on the boots, pants, and shorts. I think it is important to have shorts that have padding/armor to protect the thigh and the tailbone. The thing is that the ones I have seen have minimal protection for the tailbone or they have a small pad. Has anyone seen any shorts that have a lot of armor? I do not really have much "cushion" to help me with a fall so if I fall on my a**, I'm landing on just bone. __________________________________________________ Before life ends, Some people want to climb Mount Everest, some want to go to Disney Land, some people want to visit Paris. Me, I want to ride a motorcycle.

November 29th, 2014, 08:47 PM	#2
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I have armored shorts from Klim. If I remember correctly, there is a piece of armor that sits on the tailbone area. There's pretty good coverage overall. It's all D3O armor too so it's super flexible. __________________________________________________ My Ninja 300

November 29th, 2014, 11:56 PM	#4
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	http://www.revzilla.com/snow/klim-tactical-shorts Oh I remembered wrong. It's not D3O brand armor but it's something similar. __________________________________________________ My Ninja 300

November 30th, 2014, 12:01 AM	#5
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	I was thinking about getting some sliding shorts by nike or under armor. I saw them at a sporting goods store in my area. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

November 30th, 2014, 09:38 AM	#7
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	something like this could work too and a little cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Combat-Hy...ike+pro+combat http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/pr.../pgid-10084793 __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

November 30th, 2014, 12:41 AM	#6
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	http://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Coolmax...dp/B00CWVP9YC/

December 1st, 2014, 09:38 AM	#9
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	There is but one answer for this question, Bohn. I have them and absolutely love them https://www.bohnarmor.com https://www.bohnarmor.com/catalog/bo...ard-system.php http://www.webbikeworld.com/bohn-body-armor/ http://www.ridermagazine.com/gear/bo...em-review.htm/ Bohn Bodyguard Armor Pants Review at Competition …: http://youtu.be/Y3TQq4xniGE __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

December 2nd, 2014, 10:40 PM	#12
Braden07 Wannabe racer Name: Brady Location: SLC, UT Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250 race prepped, 2009 Zx6R Posts: 96	When just go out for a putz i wear my jeans when i go out to ride ride either canyon carve or im at the track i wear my aStar bionic freeride shorts.. comfy, and very strong protection and not hindering or uncomfortable http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...reeride-shorts i have a hookup at riders discount that i use. i havent seen to many of the part suppplier guys advertising on here but on 600rr.net there are several. i call them up and get **** way cheaper than retail. especially astar stuff.. i cant remember how much i paid for them but im pretty sure it was like 65 or 70. def worth it. best of all it is washer friendly. so when im done at the track, i just toss it in and out it comes smelling nice. edit: i havent crashed in mine but my buddy has and his are still holding up fine

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