Armored Shirt - Page 2

askmrjesus · 01-11-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Anyone own Bohn and besides the fact that it is ugly as fuck, what do you think about this?

I think it looks like something a redneck Klingon would wear to a golf course.

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Thanks for your input.

You're welcome.

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Originally Posted by TYEster

When it's REALLY hot in the summer, ALOT of MX guys wear JUST the armor shirt...

Yes, although I'd have to be on fire before I let anybody see me in that thing.

I need a new one for this year, that black Bohn Extreme looks like the ticket, and I've had good luck with all my Bohn back protectors and fancy underwear.

JC

TYEster · 01-11-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Yes, although I'd have to be on fire before I let anybody see me in that thing.

I need a new one for this year, that black Bohn Extreme looks like the ticket, and I've had good luck with all my Bohn back protectors and fancy underwear.

JC

If you've ever feel brave enough to motocross in 100+deg Texas heat, you will be on fire. And about 5min away from heat exhaustion.

Amber Lamps · 01-11-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TYEster

If you've ever feel brave enough to motocross in 100+deg Texas heat, you will be on fire. And about 5min away from heat exhaustion.

Yea I had the 661 (616 ha what a doofus I am) and it definitely got hot in the dirt but under perforated leathers on a street bike, it might be okay.

askmrjesus · 01-12-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TYEster

If you've ever feel brave enough to motocross in 100+deg Texas heat, you will be on fire. And about 5min away from heat exhaustion.

Texas heat?

Is that hotter than normal heat, because the heat around here is pretty fucking hot.

JC

Particle Man · 01-12-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Texas heat?

Is that hotter than normal heat, because the heat around here is pretty fucking hot.

JC

says the guy with 3 feet of snow on his deck

TYEster · 01-12-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Texas heat?

Is that hotter than normal heat, because the heat around here is pretty fucking hot.

JC

Peak summer forecast reads "ranked 2nd to the temperature of hell".

Tsunami · 01-11-2011, 10:31 PM

I have the back protector too and I like it. If you get it let me know how you like it. I have been eyeing the armored pants for a while.

Riceaholic · 01-13-2011, 06:06 AM

Last time I picked up Soldier of Fortune magazine I saw a lot of dudes wearing the same thing...

Rangerscott · 01-16-2011, 11:29 PM

I wear this year round under all my jackets. -20f to 120F outside. Doesnt matter. It fits tight and I feel like the armor will stay in place better if I were to roll/slide during a wreck better than just the jackets armor. Even a tight fitting jacket, the armor is "loose" feeling.

I do recommend that if it has velco parts, see if it's a "micro" felt or "coarse" felt. If it's micro feeling then get some coarse felt sewn over it because it just wears out and the "male" part of the velcro on the straps wont have anything to bite into. I have to stretch mine tight to get some good felt for good bite.

In the pics I forgot to pull up the front past the main big velcro strap. There are velcro patches that keep the upper part attached to that big strap.

Amber Lamps · 01-17-2011, 12:34 AM

I lot of people that I know have given up on built in armor. Also, there is a mindset that espouses the belief that you can curtail some of the necessary size compromises when you do separate armor and get a suit that is better tailored to your body. Which is supposedly better in the safety department as well as better aerodynamically.

01-11-2011, 10:31 PM	#7
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I have the back protector too and I like it. If you get it let me know how you like it. I have been eyeing the armored pants for a while.

01-13-2011, 06:06 AM	#8
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	Last time I picked up Soldier of Fortune magazine I saw a lot of dudes wearing the same thing...

01-16-2011, 11:29 PM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I wear this year round under all my jackets. -20f to 120F outside. Doesnt matter. It fits tight and I feel like the armor will stay in place better if I were to roll/slide during a wreck better than just the jackets armor. Even a tight fitting jacket, the armor is "loose" feeling. I do recommend that if it has velco parts, see if it's a "micro" felt or "coarse" felt. If it's micro feeling then get some coarse felt sewn over it because it just wears out and the "male" part of the velcro on the straps wont have anything to bite into. I have to stretch mine tight to get some good felt for good bite. In the pics I forgot to pull up the front past the main big velcro strap. There are velcro patches that keep the upper part attached to that big strap.

01-17-2011, 12:34 AM	#10
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I lot of people that I know have given up on built in armor. Also, there is a mindset that espouses the belief that you can curtail some of the necessary size compromises when you do separate armor and get a suit that is better tailored to your body. Which is supposedly better in the safety department as well as better aerodynamically.