Gear question

[Nzpure]

I just wanted to know if anyone had an idea of how this stuff http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/66PRPNNEP/title/661-evo-pressure-suit would fare in a off on the road?
I hate the heat and i commute to uni on the bike which means what ever gear i use i either cart around with me or just wear it all day. Im big on wearing the proper gear whilst riding, but i sweat my balls off in my technica gears or my leathers. This stuff looks like you would be nice and cool, so was wondering if it would provide protection i i met the pavement. Looks like it would be cool enough just to wear a tshirt over and wear it all day. Any ideas?

[The End]

The areas of the padding are pretty much the same as what you would find in any textile jacket. The aim of them is to reduce the shock/impact on sensitive areas, and that 'suit' you linked achieves pretty much exactly the same thing minus the jacket element.

What it won't stop is the inevitable grazing of your skin on the road in the areas where the suit does not provide any protection if you were to come off.

You'll probably still end up with a sweaty back as it would be in contact with your skin for the day (if as you said you wore it under a shirt all day and while riding) however if that doesn't bother you then go for it.

In the end (no pun intended) it's your choice on what you want to wear and when. I would suggest looking at summer textile jackets that are vented so you don't get so hot when riding. It's not that hard to lock a jacket to a bike either, so don't feel as though you have to carry all your gear with you at uni. A simple padlock and wire rope will do the job.

[FLUB]

Henry Cole on his Worlds Greatest Rides tv doco's often wears something similar whilst riding in hot regions. I wear a Fieldsheer summer jacket that has mesh sleeves (with armour) and a perforated leather body, but even that is too heavy once the temperature and humidity goes up, so I've also been looking at the Torpedo jacket. Unfortunately funds are a little short at the moment.

[Gremlin]

I've been using a Revit jacket, no liners (thermal or waterproof) and find it fine. Anything other than the hottest days and it's perhaps a bit too cool, but I prefer the heat... Even has zips that can be undone to reveal vents which is nice for getting the air flowing through.

[GrayWolf]

I use an Ixon Sismic flash, mesh jacket,
the front of the body and a strip down the arms are mesh, still has armour, BUT the waterproof liner zips in and out as well as the padded liner, so you get the breeze direct through the mesh onto your body.....

[steve_t]

The 661 pressure suit linked only has soft armour. It doesn't offer any abrasion resistance and actually may hook up on the road surface. Ideally you'd want something with a soft padding covered with a hard plastic to add some abrasion resistance to the armour. That said, more ideal would be a jacket of some kind be it mesh or perhaps consider perforated leather if the budget allows

[Nzpure]

i was looking at one with stretch kevlar as the material an hard plastic removablr armour plates.

[McFatty1000]

I have a similar problem with carrying gear myself, best thing for it though is to grab one of the lockers under the library and store it under there, or other wise, should be more convenient lockers near your department?

[FJRider]

I just wear Cordura gear (linings out) ... with jeans and T-shirt underneath in summer. Often in winter (linings in) too. If I stop ... gear goes in the lockable top-box.

Done ...

The need to be "wearing the gear" is the bane of motorcyclists everywhere. The perfect solution is what works for you. But there will always be trade-offs ...

[Nzpure]

I have a similar problem with carrying gear myself, best thing for it though is to grab one of the lockers under the library and store it under there, or other wise, should be more convenient lockers near your department?

There are lockers?
oh the ones in the undercroft? didn't realise anyone could use them lol.

[McFatty1000]

There are lockers?
oh the ones in the undercroft? didn't realise anyone could use them lol.

Yep, just grab a lock and try to remember the number - they're cleared at the end of the year but thats the only downfall.

There are/used to be others in other areas, just not sure where they are anymore since I only ever use the ones in the undercroft