newbiker90 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Hi all, does anyone know any good textile waterproof jacket/trousers with built in armour, especially spinal protection? I have been looking around with no luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Back protectors are usually bought separately.... Not always, but it's fairly normal. Even high end gear like Rukka.. Doesn't place much emphasis on the spine.. They concentrate more on the usual impact points. Shoulders, elbows, thighs and knees. But there will 99/100 be a ready made space for a back protector... Or you can wear it separately under the jacket if you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I tend to use a Knox armoured shirt and take armour out of the jackets. More comfortable and the armour is held nicely in place rather than flapping around like it does in many bike jackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 All jackets and trousers specifically for motorcycles must have a minimum of CE approved protection. This can be supplemented with additional or better protection. Have a look at J&S or sports bike shop web sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Have a look at the Revit Horizon 2 at Sportsbikeshop. I’ve recently bought the jacket and trousers and added the level 2 back protector - it’s great kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Check out RST. The pro jackets have back protectors fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I have RUKKA which is spot on, good fit, keeps me dry and warm and the armour Is massive, in all the right places as well, I upgraded the back protecter to a level 2, the down side was I had to nearly kill myself with overtime to afford them, it was that or sell the wife! At the end of the day you get what you pay for and after being out in some horrendous rain I can vouch for the fact that RUKKA really does meet all expectations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie84 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I'm a fan of Richa, mine have kept me dry even in torrential rain. They cost a pretty penny but have even survived my little off at the start of December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I tend to use a Knox armoured shirt and take armour out of the jackets. More comfortable and the armour is held nicely in place rather than flapping around like it does in many bike jackets. I have found know to beery good quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogs01 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I have found know to beery good quality ?? - alcohol involved ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I have found know to beery good quality ?? - alcohol involved ?? Yes - beery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Most of my jackets have a foam back protector fitted to them........and all have shoulder and elbow armour. Finding a truly waterproof set of textiles?...now, that's a challenge..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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