Re: jackets and armor

On 3/7/06, Mark Olson <[email protected]> wrote:

> 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.

My knee agrees with you. :)

The highest priority for padding, IMHO, is back, knees/shins and
elbows. Only slightly lower is shoulders and hips. Buy a set of
armored cordura over pants as well as a good armored jacket. They're
not that expensive and they work.

For example:
Tour Master's version:
http://www.newenough.com/tour_master_overpant_pants_page.htm
Motoport's version (what I have, except in 1000 denier cordura):
http://www.motoport.com/detail.asp?InStock=1&PriceCall=0&Merchant_ID=G7Y9CEYc&Product_ID=850.102.515&Merchant_Company=Pants%20Gear&Category=Cordura/Nylon
Joe Rocket's "Alter Ego" series seems interesting with zip-out panels:
http://www.newenough.com/joe_rocket_alter_ego_pants_page.htm

Of course, you have Marsee's offerings, which are top notch:
http://www.marseeproducts.com

-Beth
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