07-26-2018, 03:28 AM
"my only concern is that it looks a bit loose, and that the protective plates might slide around a lot in an accident. I'm not basing that on anything but cursory observation though."
I wouldn't worry about this. The armour is there for the impact once you're sliding it's done its job.
I've got a Joe Rocket mesh jacket that I like a lot. I upgraded the armour to R2D2. I'm looking to replace it soon. The sun has turned it from black to some vague charcoal and I worry the integrity of the material is compromised as well. I've had it for two years and about 50,000 KM between two bikes. It's looking a bit like an old golf bag now. It was all black but I think I might move to something with a hint of colour and some reflective piping.
I wouldn't worry about this. The armour is there for the impact once you're sliding it's done its job.
I've got a Joe Rocket mesh jacket that I like a lot. I upgraded the armour to R2D2. I'm looking to replace it soon. The sun has turned it from black to some vague charcoal and I worry the integrity of the material is compromised as well. I've had it for two years and about 50,000 KM between two bikes. It's looking a bit like an old golf bag now. It was all black but I think I might move to something with a hint of colour and some reflective piping.