armor or no armor
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ozark Country
My 'dress code' hasn't changed much over the past 38+ years when out on a bike...
During the summer months, boots, jeans, sleeveless 'T', glasses, headband or knit cap, and normally gel palmed gloves and vest with backpatch.
In colder temperatures the leathers come out.
Far as I'm concerned it's 'each to their own' and nothing more than personal preference.
During the summer months, boots, jeans, sleeveless 'T', glasses, headband or knit cap, and normally gel palmed gloves and vest with backpatch.
In colder temperatures the leathers come out.
Far as I'm concerned it's 'each to their own' and nothing more than personal preference.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: St. Cloud Minnesota
I had a jacket with armour. Took it out. Did not like the way it felt too restrictive. Does anyone know if it really helps? I think that if you are going to take a spill, you are going to break something anyways.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
Not necessarily and if you do break something it will be much easier without the armor. One thing is for certain if you do go down you can't use something you don't have on. Good well fitted jackets with armor and a spine protector are not restrictive at all. The secret is in the fitting.
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From: way down upon the Suwannee River
I can't find a T shirt and do-rag thats armored.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Yorkshire,England
Armour for me. I've been down the road,it hurts.
Maybe it's not much good in a high speed impact but in a low/average speed slide off it's going to protect your collar bone/back/forearm etc.
Ride safe.
Maybe it's not much good in a high speed impact but in a low/average speed slide off it's going to protect your collar bone/back/forearm etc.
Ride safe.
