Motorcycle Body Armor

[Celtic Rogue]

I was looking at some body armor that is a tough plastic protection for the spine, shoulders elbows, chest and fore arms. Its all held in a mesh nylon sort of jacket.

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I realize that its not in any way a ballistic type prevention... but as defense from blunt trauma from clubs and such ... also a partial protection from being tazed. I would wear it under another coat or jacket. If in a melee you wouldn't be as injured as if you had no protection. What do you guys think?

[Cebu_4_2]

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[ximmy]

How long do you think it will take for them to transition from Tazer to Glock?

I'd say get the fuck out of dodge before you need armor for protection from blunt trauma.

I've been thinking of buying some real body armor (bullet proof vest)

[Heimdhal]

Not to come in and act like the Wallew of blunt trauma armor, but, if I may.


As some one that is quite experienced at fighting in armor designed for some of the very things mentioned, and as some one that used to make it, albeit all being medieval in origin.

If you've found yourself need armor from batons, bats, swords, canes, sticks, etc you've already fucked up and are behind the 8-ball.

There is a reason that I, and nearly everyone on the planet who is able have gone from this:

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m179/TeamPointBlank/Stuff%20to%20Sell/102_3586.jpg


to this:

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m179/TeamPointBlank/Holsters/102_5163.jpg

unless you're doing something specific to the need, like you're on the front lines of protest facing off against a line of riot police and you're full on in the melee, it will serve you no purpose.

One would be much better served with soft, concealable ballistic armor meant for hand gun rounds (since to stop a rifle, you're talking a much bulkier, heavier and noticable pacakge).

You're best defense is your brain. Decide to arm yourself, decide to use your arms quickly enough and decide to do it violently enough to ensure your saftey and those under your care.

[EE_]

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m179/TeamPointBlank/Holsters/102_5163.jpg

unless you're doing something specific to the need, like you're on the front lines of protest facing off against a line of riot police and you're full on in the melee, it will serve you no purpose.

One would be much better served with soft, concealable ballistic armor meant for hand gun rounds (since to stop a rifle, you're talking a much bulkier, heavier and noticable pacakge).

You're best defense is your brain. Decide to arm yourself, decide to use your arms quickly enough and decide to do it violently enough to ensure your saftey and those under your care.


Nice job on that Glock/weapon light holster!

[Heimdhal]

Nice job on that Glock/weapon light holster!

Thank ya, but UGH, that thing was a bitch and a half. I've since refined my methods where its a LITTLE easier, but I usualy turn down most of those request's lol.

[TheNocturnalEgyptian]

I don't think it is a terrible idea. I've incorporated some light armor into a few kung-fu routines, and it really changes the game around. I always practice in bare feet, but when I need to kick something while wearing boots, I feel like superman. Same goes with wearing shinpads and elbow protectors.

It won't be any substitution for skill, you still need to know how to fight, and of course the transition to a firearm is pretty easy for the aggressor. But there are some situations where this could be considered beneficial.

[praetorian]

First,Id like to say hello. To the armor,I ride bikes, street and dirt, that armor is actually heavier than it looks.For riding weight isnt a factor, try and move quickly in it and it will slow you down and make you tired!

[joboo]

I'd say get the fuck out of dodge before you need armor for protection from blunt trauma.

lol...I nominate this for signature material.