Full body armour

[ice.shark]

Hi,

When I ride I wear a 2 piece suit with all the rest of the amenities to reduce damage (helmet, gauntlets, boots).

I want to buy a torso protector (back and front and neck). I have been looking at full body armour suits. I'm not sure if that's to be worn under a jacket? Presumably to wear it under a jacket the arm protection would need to be taken down. Do you have any recommendation/experience with body armour? Any good shops?

[Llama-Farmer]

Do you have any links or pictures? I'm not familiar with full body armour, thought they were more for off roading/trials riding/motocrossing etc.

Only come across separate chest protectors and back protectors when it comes to road armour.

[Ali in Austria]

As Ben-B said, i think what you have been looking at is designed for off roaders.

Probably a bit of a tight fit under your normal gear but could be used under the likes of Kevlar jeans and jacket I suppose.

Having had an off resulting in serious injuries wearing Kevlar, it could be the answer to the poor impact protection such clothing offers.
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[Rogerborg]

It's something that I've considered, but realistically, the extra faffing around means I probably wouldn't wear it.

If you're really serious though, have you looked into airbag jackets or vests?
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[thx1138]

I wear body armour when I'm off roading.

Basically, if I crash on the way to off road, I'm probably worse off than if I'm wearing my on roading kit.

I wear body armour, suit under an army jacket, shin pads and boots with nylon trousers and light gloves, some protection from tarmac, but probably lose some skin.

it would be too uncomfortable to wear under 2 piece leathers. I do on occasion wear a proper textile jacket over the top in the winter, but still not as good as leather.

[delsol]

Maybe something like this, but neck protection is not a feature:

https://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com/product/pro-shirt/2407

Pricey, but there are others:

e.g. https://www.getgeared.co.uk/SUPER_SHIELD_CE_Protector_Jacket_3?utm_medium=shopping_feed_uk&utm_source=google

or the same thing cheaper here:

https://www.louis-moto.co.uk/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=208936

[ice.shark]

[Scythe]

Have you looked at the Knox Ageis with the additional chest protector?
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[Llama-Farmer]

[ice.shark]

Here's a really good video explaining why I want a back and chest protector. I have a back protector atm but it's the one that came with the bike and it's not ridged.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpM5Lsv5V_4

BTW this guy has really good videos - look at his channel, you'll become a better rider. Just a note, he uses imperial units but he really means the metric units (i.e. when he says pounds he really means kilograms and when he says feet he means metres).

[-Matt-]

Does your suit not already have shoulder and elbow armour - if so wearing the first forcefield kit you linked isn't going to be a good idea I expect, armour on armour isn't going to equal better protection, probably will make you worse off in an accident.

I don't personally ride with a chest protector most of the time although I do have one. You may be better off just replacing the back protector in your suit if its one of the foamy weak ones and you have a pocket to access - this may be suitable
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/111718?r=GS&gclid=CKPP9KrOnL0CFXGWtAodlVsAqQ

Otherwise remove the current back protector and use something like this perhaps
https://www.outletmoto.eu/en/protective-track-vest-vest-alpinestars-black-P5608.htm?vlt=3&gclid=CN6D-pLOnL0CFa3LtAodXl0Atw