Re: jackets and armor

Mark Olson <[email protected]> Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:30:09 -0800
Newsgroups gmane.recreation.motorcycles.svrider.general
Message-ID <[email protected]>
--- "Daniel J. Barkan" <[email protected]> wrote:

> This is, I suppose, slightly o/t, but I could use some educating on
> jackets and armor. Basically, I need a jacket -- something that will
> keep me warm in the fall and cool in the spring and summer. And, of
> course, some protection for my shoulders, spine, tailbone, and elbows
> would be welcome as well.

Don't assume that you can neglect your lower body... losing mobility
due to leg injuries is far more debilitating than suffering damage to
your arms.  If you have to prioritize, buy armored pants before you
worry about buying an armored jacket, but ideally you'll get them both
at the same time.




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