Armour and protection - what's best/comfortable?

[mike1948]

I got my Oneill hammer body armour a couple of years ago, put it in over my jersey.  Looked lousy, very non era.  Couldn't see the Montesa logo (most important).  So long as you get a bigger than your normal jersey size, no reason it can't go over the armour.  VMX to me is also looking the part as much as possible, both bike & rider, so long as safety is not compromised.

[TonyB]

Hey squirts and nobuddy what handle bars you got on that shit looking 465? I'm using the  el cheapo universals from team moto with a high bend but they bend even if you drop the bike in the shed, those on the photo look like a high-ish bend?

[mainline]

I've got the 661 armour as well, and though I've worn it a couple of times and haven't stacked it yet, I certainly have no complaints whatsoever about the comfort.

I reckon with the additional elbow, forearm, and spine protection it'd have to be better than the old school external armour. Sorry guys, just an opinion.

[holeshot buddy]

hey tony are you ever gunna get of the pilot jet or what
pro taper seveneights bars kx high bend are good
around $90.00 i think
most shops or serco will have them

[squirtmoto]

I have a special bend "fat bar" set I got from MCS 4-5 years ago. You can't get them anymore they were perfect for the YZ's as they had a wierd bend that when you have the ends level they slope forward to compensate for the angled tripple tree bar mounts. Also the adapter kit added 25mm to the height.
The top tripple from a YZ 250 S has a straight bar mounting and is one piece not rubber mounted, this with any Windham, KX high or Button bend I think would be the best set-up.

[Wombat]

...So long as you get a bigger than your normal jersey size, no reason it can't go over the armour.  VMX to me is also looking the part as much as possible, both bike & rider, so long as safety is not compromised.

I agree, but the old pants don't even go close to fitting after all these years.
This bloke always makes an effort with the period tackle.

[TonyB]

someones buddy, whats a pilot jet I'm still only using the air screw circuit,,,

[MX?]

So what's the latest on the ePay cheapies?(Amoured vests)  Has anyone actually touched one? and if so do they seem as if they might do the job....i.e. similar plastics and padding, they're all claiming CE approved armour.
Once upon a time I would have said "you only get what you pay for" Now I'm not so sure....
Probably all come from China anyway. No Name vests are selling for $60 now, so even if the mesh part disintegrated
you could still buy 5 of 'em for the price of a "good one"

[shorelinemc]

G`DAY I USE EVS BALLISTIC JERSEY ROLLED MY SIDECAR EARLY IN THE YEAR -BUSTED MY ARMOUR ON THE SHOULDER  BUT NOT MY SHOULDER ,WOULDN`T HAVE BEEN NICE IF I HAD NOT BEEN WEARING IT .ALL ARMOUR IS A BIT UNCOMFORTABLE TILL YOU GET USED TO IT .WOULDNT RIDE WITHOUT