07-24-2018, 01:59 AM
I've always worn hard leather as my default upper body armor, but this year i've been thinking of moving toward something a bit more modern (with actual armor).
some candidates: fox titan (https://www.foxracing.com/titan-sport-ja...n=UniShop) seems to have the edge on maximum protection and maximum airflow. i could just throw my warm layer over this when necessary, but i worry that the serious armor plating could be a bit bulky? thoughts?
EVS comp jacket (https://www.btosports.com/p/EVS-COMP-JAC...tEALw_wcB) is also very light, and while less armored, seems much more wearable (meaning i lookand feel a bit less like i'm headed to a motocross event...)
finally, i've considered adding armor to an existing jacket. this seems to be the least expensive option. It seems like i can just sew some pockets on the interior of my elbows, shoulders, and back and sew in these plates nice and secure. thoughts on this? has anybody done this?
some candidates: fox titan (https://www.foxracing.com/titan-sport-ja...n=UniShop) seems to have the edge on maximum protection and maximum airflow. i could just throw my warm layer over this when necessary, but i worry that the serious armor plating could be a bit bulky? thoughts?
EVS comp jacket (https://www.btosports.com/p/EVS-COMP-JAC...tEALw_wcB) is also very light, and while less armored, seems much more wearable (meaning i lookand feel a bit less like i'm headed to a motocross event...)
finally, i've considered adding armor to an existing jacket. this seems to be the least expensive option. It seems like i can just sew some pockets on the interior of my elbows, shoulders, and back and sew in these plates nice and secure. thoughts on this? has anybody done this?