Chest protector thickness - Knox vs Forcefield

jp129 · March 20th, 2012, 02:04 PM

Hello All,

I currently have the Knox chest protector, and although I like it very much, I do find it to be on the thick side. I am curious if the Forcefield Race-Lite chest protector is any thinner? If so, by how much?

I am finding that with the Pro Sub 4 back protector and Knox Chest protector, it adds quite a bit of "bulk" under my jacket.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
jp129

csmith12 · March 20th, 2012, 02:21 PM

Not sure what knox you have but I though mine was a bit much under the jacket. I ended up getting a icon stryker for non track riding. Try one on. Great vest for everyday riding. Looks bulky but its truly not.

jp129 · March 20th, 2012, 03:00 PM

Thank you for the suggestion.

This is the knox CP i have:
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=1030

csmith12 · March 20th, 2012, 08:15 PM

hmmm, I don't have any experience with that model. I would think the Icon I linked would be even thicker in the chest than what your currently wearing.

nealt · March 28th, 2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp129

Hello All,

I currently have the Knox chest protector, and although I like it very much, I do find it to be on the thick side. I am curious if the Forcefield Race-Lite chest protector is any thinner? If so, by how much?

I am finding that with the Pro Sub 4 back protector and Knox Chest protector, it adds quite a bit of "bulk" under my jacket.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
jp129

I would think they both are very similar, the Forcefield may be a bit thinner but not by much. I have the back protector just under the Sub4 and I figure the chest pad would be a little thinner, more like their elbow/knee pads as they both meet the same impact standard.

jp129 · March 28th, 2012, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nealt

I would think they both are very similar, the Forcefield may be a bit thinner but not by much. I have the back protector just under the Sub4 and I figure the chest pad would be a little thinner, more like their elbow/knee pads as they both meet the same impact standard.

That's what I was afraid of. Might just have to order and see for myself...

March 20th, 2012, 02:04 PM	#1
jp129 ninjette.org member Name: Johnny Location: Houston Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 145	Chest protector thickness - Knox vs Forcefield Hello All, I currently have the Knox chest protector, and although I like it very much, I do find it to be on the thick side. I am curious if the Forcefield Race-Lite chest protector is any thinner? If so, by how much? I am finding that with the Pro Sub 4 back protector and Knox Chest protector, it adds quite a bit of "bulk" under my jacket. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, jp129

March 20th, 2012, 02:21 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Not sure what knox you have but I though mine was a bit much under the jacket. I ended up getting a icon stryker for non track riding. Try one on. Great vest for everyday riding. Looks bulky but its truly not. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 20th, 2012, 08:15 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	hmmm, I don't have any experience with that model. I would think the Icon I linked would be even thicker in the chest than what your currently wearing. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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March 20th, 2012, 03:00 PM	#3
jp129 ninjette.org member Name: Johnny Location: Houston Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 145	Thank you for the suggestion. This is the knox CP i have: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=1030