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I was wondering what you guys thought of using motocross armor for street use under leathers/textiles? Something like this: [rockgardn.easystorecreator.com] (RockGardn flak jacket).

It doesn't have a CE rating, but I was wondering if it is better or worse than armor with a CE rating. I am jonesing for the chest and spine protection, and like the fact it is attached right to me.

Yes I know about the AS bionic and ICON armor, but again, no ratings, so I have no idea how good they are on the street.

I would rather have more armor than not enough, you know?

Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

the reason for motocross riding armor is to protect you from the rocks that fly up and hit you from the guy riding in front of you, the knobby tires on dirt bikes can throw a rock like being fired from a shotgun. You don't have this problem riding on the road. Road bikes don't use knobby tires, plus it rare to see many rocks on a road. I do suggest a riding jacket and hard sole boots and a full face helmet.

Oh yes, that goes without question... I have FULL gear already... pants jacket, helmet, boots, all with CE level 2 armor... just wondering if I should get the more fitted body armor as well for underneath.. like shinpads, compression padded shorts.. the works. I don't care about being too hot.. I want to be safe.

holy crow, i thought i was a bit of a safety nut
but safer is better as long as it doesn't restrict movement and operation of the machine i reckon.

shin pads shouldn't be an issue since if you have decent bike boots that would just be over kill
you might want to look around for a chest protector, but statistically i think you would be better served making sure your head, knees, elbows, hands and shoulders are taken care of since most spills are to the side not chest on. maybe see if you can find some riding pants with padding in the hip area too

At some point, you're going to encounter some discomfort with all that gear. That's the sole reason why a lot of people don't wear any. But hey, wear as much as you like. Just understand that long distance riding may influence you to wear less due to lack of comfort.

I figured the fitted stuff shouldn't be too bad on comfort... Certain things I take chances with.. i have seen so many MC videos where they were literally scraping the person off the asphalt... I guess I am a bit paranoid.. not enough to stop riding, but I would rather have as many bases covered as possible.

Heck I skydive and I don't wear as much gear... . then again, if your parachute doesn't open, there is no amount of gear that will save you..