09-11-2018, 08:18 PM
I just bought (eBay) a Vanson sportrider jacket on eBay. I can’t believe the weight and quality of this jacket. I had almost the same jacket many years ago in textile but the leather in this jacket is amazing. I plan on adding the streamlined vest for chilly days. The jacket has double leather in the elbows and shoulders but no CE armor. Vanson has several armor options so I have some questions.
Would you go with the hard armor or street armor which is more flexible and rated CE1? Clearly street doesn’t protect as well but it would be much more comfortable.
Would you get Vanson armor or buy from another company? I thought that the Vanson jackets had Velcro in them to accept armor but that appears to be true for the back only. So regardless where I get the armor I will need to fashion some pockets to secure the armor.
Let me know your thoughts. So far, love the jacket.
Would you go with the hard armor or street armor which is more flexible and rated CE1? Clearly street doesn’t protect as well but it would be much more comfortable.
Would you get Vanson armor or buy from another company? I thought that the Vanson jackets had Velcro in them to accept armor but that appears to be true for the back only. So regardless where I get the armor I will need to fashion some pockets to secure the armor.
Let me know your thoughts. So far, love the jacket.